2018 Gmc YUKON problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
69 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
47,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 27 of 69 complaints (39.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 12 | 17.4% |
| Braking behavior | 12 | 17.4% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 7.2% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 4.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 27 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Suspension | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
Engine: 27; Power Train: 18; Suspension: 8; Unknown Or Other: 8; Service Brakes: 5; Steering: 4; Air Bags: 3; Electrical System: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 50 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 7 |
2018: 1; 2019: 5; 2020: 7; 2021: 6; 2022: 7; 2023: 7; 2024: 7; 2025: 22; 2026: 7
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 12 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11467589 · 2022-06-05 (June 5, 2022)
May 31st 2022-While driving on the highway, I lost control of my power steering. Luckily my husband was with me to drive it back home. June 1st 2022-Took it to a service center and was told it needed a part to fix the problem. We ordered the part, which would not be delivered until may 6th 2022. June 4th 2022- Went to drive, made it a couple blocks down the road when the ABS, electronic stability control, & the engine light came on. So I turned around to take it back home, only now my power steering was completely out, my car would not shift o…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11467589 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11570844 · 2024-02-08 (February 8, 2024)
No warning light presented to warn of transmission issues. While driving is hesitating sluggish when accelerating and stalling around 60mph then shifts . Putt Putt then pick up a bit then back down.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11570844 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11121156 · 2018-08-20 (August 20, 2018)
I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 YUKON DENALI ON A 3 LANE INTERSTATE WITH GM'S NEW ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL TURNED ON.. ANOTHER DRIVER CUT IN FRONT OF ME FROM THE RIGHT. ADAPTIVE CRUISE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES ALMOST CAUSING A REAR-END ACCIDENT BY OVERCOMPENSATING. THIS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE ON A 2000 MILE TRIP IN DIFFERENT TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. IN CONTACTING MY DEALER, THEY CALLED GM AND WERE TOLD IT COULD NOT BE FIXED BECAUSE OF EXTENSIVE SUPPOSED CHANGES TO THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, OTHER GM VEHICLES HAVE A SHUTOFF THAT WOULD ELIMINATE ADAPTIVE CRUISE A…
Owner-reported narrative. 750 miles reported. Look up ODI 11121156 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11277323 · 2019-10-31 (October 31, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V761000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *DL PARTS OF THIS …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11277323 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11404386 · 2021-03-22 (March 22, 2021)
ON 3/20/21 I WENT OUT WITH THE FAMILY OUT GOT TO OUR DESTINATION WELL BUT WHEN I STARTED MY VEHICLE TO GO BACK HOME I GOT A MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY "SERVICE POWER STEERING DRIVE WITH CARE" WHEN I WENT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO DRIVE I COULDN'T BECAUSE IT WAS TOO HARD, AFTER FIGHTING IT, I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR BACK HOME WITH MY FAMILY IN IT. TODAY 3/22/21 I CALLED GMC TO DO A COMPLAINT AND ASK IF THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE SINCE I DON'T HAVE ANY WARRANTY ANYMORE ON THE VEHICLE DUE TO PASSING THE 36 MONTHS BY …
Owner-reported narrative. 28,450 miles reported. Look up ODI 11404386 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11576314 · 2024-03-08 (March 8, 2024)
After stopping and then go, like at a light or stop sign, on acceleration SUV will go slightly forward and stalls and high rev for a second and car feels like it’s dying or losing power and starts back up. I feel unsafe and that the car might stop middle of intersection from stop-and-go. Sometimes while driving I lose power driving and stepping on gas pedal has a few second lag time to pick back up. I’ve never had this issue before or any of my vehicles and I bought it new and we are original owners.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11576314 at NHTSA ↗