Which GMC Yukon years have known problems?

2015–2019: 8-speed automatic transmission; 2014–2021: 5.3L V8 (Active Fuel Management).

From the iSeeCars Longest Lasting Cars Study

How long does a GMC Yukon last?

7.7% of GMC Yukons reach 250,000 miles, according to the iSeeCars Longest Lasting Cars Study (September 15, 2026), against 5.4% of all vehicles.

7.7% of GMC Yukons reach 250,000 miles. That is 1.4 times the 5.4% average for every vehicle on the road, which earns it a 250K Caboose mile rating.

250KMile rating

7.7%reach 250,000 miles

37%of the 67 ranked models have lower odds

$0.19cheapest remaining mile among 47 for sale today

2015–2019 8-speed automatic transmission. The 8L90/8L45 eight-speed is widely reported to shudder and clunk on light throttle — the well-known "Chevy shake" — traced largely to the torque converter and transmission fluid.
2014–2021 5.3L V8 (Active Fuel Management). The Gen V 5.3 V8 with cylinder deactivation is widely reported for collapsed AFM lifters, wiped camshaft lobes and heavy oil consumption, usually announced by a persistent tick.

47 used Yukons are for sale on Caboose today, from $15,900.

Source: iSeeCars Longest Lasting Cars Study, published September 15, 2026, more than 395 million vehicles.