FaultScore

GMC Yukon wheel problems

33 of the 6,468 complaints filed about the GMC Yukon are about the wheels — 1% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 2002.

33

Complaints

1%

Share of all complaints

2

Crashes

1

Fires

Wheels complaints by model year

1996 Yukon 1 3.0%
1997 Yukon 1 3.0%
1999 Yukon 1 3.0%

Median failure at 58,306 miles

2000 Yukon 1 3.0%

Median failure at 179,000 miles

2001 Yukon 1 3.0%
2002 Yukon 5 15.2%

Median failure at 143,800 miles

2003 Yukon 1 3.0%

Median failure at 109,000 miles

2005 Yukon 1 3.0%

Median failure at 80,343 miles

2006 Yukon 1 3.0%

Median failure at 180,000 miles

2007 Yukon 1 3.0%

Median failure at 50,000 miles

2008 Yukon 1 3.0%

Median failure at 89,000 miles

2010 Yukon 1 3.0%

Median failure at 65,221 miles

2011 Yukon 3 9.1%

Median failure at 417,500 miles

2013 Yukon 1 3.0%

Median failure at 22,000 miles

2014 Yukon 1 3.0%

Median failure at 50,000 miles

2015 Yukon 2 6.1%

Median failure at 62,000 miles

2016 Yukon 1 3.0%

Median failure at 65,000 miles

2017 Yukon 3 9.1%

Median failure at 28,000 miles

2018 Yukon 2 6.1%

Median failure at 37,000 miles

2020 Yukon 1 3.0%
2021 Yukon 1 3.0%
2022 Yukon 1 3.0%
2026 Yukon 1 3.0%

What owners said

2020 GMC Yukon Harrison, MI

WHEELS

Issue with the trailer brake system keeps coming up on my dash. I know a lot of other people have had the same issue keeps dinging will not stop causes me to get distracted while driving. Unable to use other features because of this distraction and safety issue. The safety issue needs to be fixed this is an effective product with so many people having an issue you need to do a recall. I did let Graff Chevrolet in Mount Pleasant Michigan no and I took a picture and showed them.

NHTSA complaint #11748158 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2026 GMC Yukon Champaign, IL

WHEELS

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased, the contact stated that, because of the open recall, the vehicle was not released to the contact. The contact referenced the open recall, NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V304000 (Wheels) however the parts were unavailable. The dealer informed the contact that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced any failure.

NHTSA complaint #11738546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2001 GMC Yukon Baton Rouge, LA

WHEELS

UNKNOWN one the the main problem wheel hub engine electrictrical

NHTSA complaint #11700167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2017 GMC Yukon at 90,000 miles Englewood, FL

WHEELS:RIM

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon. The contact noticed that the chrome on the rims of the vehicle was oxidized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the rims. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

NHTSA complaint #11689387 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2022 GMC Yukon Cashiers, NC

WHEELS

I WAS DRIVING ON HYW 64 IN CASHIERS, NC 28717 ON AUGUST 25, 2025 AT AROUND 4:30 PM AND MY 2022 GMC YUKON DENALI JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT SO I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE IT FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. SOMEONE PASSING BY CALLED 911 SO LOTS OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES ARRIVED. THE MEN TRIED TO SWITCH THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL SO IT COULD BE TOWED AND FINALLY WERE ABLE TO DO THAT READING SOMETHING IN THE MANUAL ABOUT HITTING THE START BUTTON TWICE. WHILE BEING PUT ON THE FLATBED IF THE TOW TRUCK I NOTICED THE TIRES WERE NOT ROLLING, JUST SLIDING FORWARD. IT IS BEING TOWED TO A CHEVY DEALER AN HOUR AWAY.

NHTSA complaint #11683082 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2021 GMC Yukon Fort Valley, GA

WHEELS

Upon cold start vehicle rattles when idling down and growling noise when accelerating upon left or right turns. Also, has constant vibrations with sound of metal rattling at speeds above 30 mph. Forward collision light on without a significant amount of mileage on vehicle. I have taken my vehicle to dealership at least 5 times referencing the vibrations. Growling noise was heard by service advisor last visit October 2024, and he stated it probably were the tires. I advised him that brand new tires were put on vehicle, April 18th 2024, rear vibration has never stopped from time of purchase. I have asked dealership to check drivetrain as it is a know issue for 21 Yukon Denali. Vehicle has not received recall but was manufactured at Arlington plant where the parts of the drive shaft was not properly heated and differential is known for issue upon cold start. Vehicle powertrain warranty is due to expire August 2025 or 60,045 mileage. Therefore with that, the vehicle was placed in service August 2020 months before unproperly heated driveshaft recall was determined. My vehicle should be on the list for this recall as GMC noted this to have occurred on vehicle prior to 07/2021. In addition, a chirping noise comes from front of vehicle while idling and when automatic stop starts back up.There are already known recalls for two of issues noted above.

NHTSA complaint #11637446 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2011 GMC Yukon Manila, AR

WHEELS

the towing brakes system fails every day, the blind spot warning fails with every rain day, dashboard is cracking and falling apart, the Crome rims provided by gm the Crome is peeling off and cause loss of air daily

NHTSA complaint #11481910 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 GMC Yukon at 89,000 miles East Bridgewater, MA

WHEELS

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the wheel was corroded, causing the tires to leak air. The contact stated that the tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed at a local mechanic with needing the wheels replaced. The wheels were not replaced. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

NHTSA complaint #11428410 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2018 GMC Yukon at 37,000 miles Fredonia, WI

WHEELS

PASSENGERS SIDE WHEEL BEARING BAD AT 37,000 MILES MAKING LOAD HUMMING NOISE WHILE DRIVING

NHTSA complaint #11416260 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2016 GMC Yukon at 65,000 miles Gainesville, FL

WHEELS

OUR GMC YUKON LOCKED INTO 4WD WHILE ACCELERATING/DRIVING (APPROX 15-25MP) THE KIDS TO SCHOOL THROUGH THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, JERKED VIOLENTLY AS THOUGH BRAKING HARD, AND STEERING WAS EXTREMELY IMPAIRED. THE "SERVICE 4WD" MESSAGE APPEARED ON OUR DASHBOARD. THE YUKON IS LOCKED IN 4WD, AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND MANEVEUR. IT JERKS VIOLENLY WHEN TURNING. WE ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS.

NHTSA complaint #11402500 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2011 GMC Yukon at 750,000 miles Oshkosh, WI

WHEELS

THE CHROME MAGS ON MY TIRES/VEHICLE WEAR DOWN AT THE TIRE LINE CAUSING MY TIRES TO LOSE AIR. THIS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. ALTHOUGH I WILL RECORD LAST OCCURRENCE, THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN PAST 5 YEARS RESULTING IN THE NEED FOR REPAIR.

NHTSA complaint #11349370 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2017 GMC Yukon at 28,000 miles Raleigh, NC

WHEELS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC YUKON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. ALSO, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THOMPSON BUICK GMC (2600 WAKE FOREST RD, RALEIGH, NC 27609, (919) 809-6217) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURES RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT REFERENCED BULLETIN NUMBER: 00-03-10-006N. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 9-5435571823. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,000.

NHTSA complaint #11281308 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2002 GMC Yukon at 205,000 miles Memphis, TN

WHEELS

MY VEHICLE IS BEING TAMPERED WITH, INTENTIONALLY REPAIRS IMPROPERLY PREFORMED STEERING WHEELS ENGINE NORTHSTAR ALL. AFFECTED.

NHTSA complaint #11266849 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2018 GMC Yukon NEW Orleans, LA

WHEELS

MY FRONT END MAKES NOISES WHEN I TURN WHEEL OR STOP.I TOOK IT TWO THE CARMAX SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG.BUT IT'S STILL MAKING THE NOISE

NHTSA complaint #11244690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2010 GMC Yukon at 65,221 miles Rancho Cucamonga, CA Fire

WHEELS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARK CHRISTOPHER AUTO CENTER (LOCATED AT 2131 E CONVENTION CENTER WAY, ONTARIO, CA 91764) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE 2010-14 MODELS EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER:[XXX]. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE, STABILITRAK, AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE ALSO SHOOK AND LOST POWER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A SQUEAKING NOISE AND A BURNING ODOR WERE COMING FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNBALANCED WHEEL WAS MAKING THE VEHICLE SHAKE AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL HUB SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE MILES FROM THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,221. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA complaint #11165256 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2015 GMC Yukon at 62,000 miles Booneville, MS Crash

WHEELS

DURING MANEUVER IN PARKING LOT TRYING TO TURN AROUND STEERING GOT EXTREMELY STIFF WHICH RESULTED IN ME RUNNING INTO SIDE WALK, RAMP. THE ONLY PART OF MY VEHICLE THAT WAS DAMAGE WAS THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL. CURB RASH BEYOND REPAIR. AT THE TIME I WAS NOT AWARE OF VEHICLE RECALL AND DID NOT FILE AN ACCIDENT REPORT.

NHTSA complaint #11133285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2017 GMC Yukon at 12,350 miles Reserve, LA

WHEELS

THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO OCCASIONALLY STALL/SPUTTER WHEN ACCELERATING/PROCEEDING FROM A STOP POSITION AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. EVEN THOUGH ON A SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE, THE RIGHT WHEEL SEEMS TO VIBRATE. THE ENGINE STALL IS THE SAME INSTANCE WHICH OCCURRED IN THE 2015 VEHICLE THAT I TRADED BECAUSE IT LEFT ME STRANDED. THE WHEEL SHAKING IS NOT A CONTINUOUS EVENT. THE STALLING OCCURS FREQUENTLY. AN APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY 8/13 FOR A DEALER INSPECTION OF MY COMPLAINT. VEHICLE WILL BE LEFT OVER AND A LOANER PROVIDED.

NHTSA complaint #11119491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2003 GMC Yukon at 109,000 miles ST. Louis, MO

WHEELS

THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE HUBS WAS ABOUT TO COME OFF AND MY ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA complaint #11105032 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2006 GMC Yukon at 180,000 miles Shirley, NY

WHEELS

I'M HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE HUB BEING DAMAGED NOTICED A RECALL HOWEVER WHEN I LOOKED AT MY VIN NUMBER IT DID NOT COME UP. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AS IT IS VERY COSTLY FOR ME TO FIX AND I'M NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER SO THEREFORE I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT IF THIS HUB PROBLEM WITH AXEL WAS EVER FIXED I ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE GAS LINE IN THE PAST AND NOTICED THERE IS A RECALL FOR THAT WHICH I DID NOT HAVE LISTED UNDER MY VIN NUMBER EITHER CAN SOMEONE PLEASE WRITE ME BACK AND LET ME KNOW IF THIS IS SOMETHING THAT WOULD BE COVERED. MY TIRE IS IN THE MIDST OF FALLING OFF I CONTINUOUSLY GET A NOTICE TO CHECK TIRE SENSOR IN ADDITION I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL ISSUES INCLUDING THE FAN NOT WORKING INSIDE THE VEHICLE TO TURN ON THE HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONER

NHTSA complaint #11019105 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2014 GMC Yukon at 50,000 miles Erie, PA

WHEELS

THE CHROME WHEELS ON THE INSIDE ARE HEAVILY CORRODED AND CAUSING AIR TO RELEASE FROM THE TIRES. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AS WELL AS CONFIRMED REPLACEMENTS TO THESE VEHICLES. OUR VEHICLE WAS STRANDED DUE TO SO MUCH LOSS OF AIR, AS WELL AS THE SAFETY ISSUE OF A TIRE BLOW OUT. GMC REFUSES TO SEE THIS AS A DEFECTIVE ISSUE.

NHTSA complaint #10949024 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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