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2018 GMC Yukon recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
72
Latest campaign
Oct 1, 2020

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic3Oct 1, 2020
20V60300019V76100019V645000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 1, 2020Latest campaign
Oct 1, 202020V603000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum

A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Risk
A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V603000 · Oct 1, 2020
Oct 24, 201919V761000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip wheel speed sensor/tone ring

Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to…

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What's wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Risk
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V761000 · Oct 24, 2019
Sep 6, 201919V645000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum

As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a…

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V645000
What's wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Risk
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V645000 · Sep 6, 2019
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component72

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
72Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
6Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine2738000
Power train1825100
Suspension811000
Unknown or other811000
Service brakes68000
Electrical system46000
Steering46000
Air bags46306
Vehicle speed control34000
Fuel/propulsion system23000
Exterior lighting23000
Wheels23000
Visibility/wiper23000
Structure23100
Engine and engine cooling11000

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Yukon, Yukon Denali.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2018 GMC Yukon. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 72,499.”

    Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770881
  • Engine

    “I started my vehicle and as I accelerated I started to hear a knocking noise. The vehicle and engine have been inspected by the dealership.”

    Filed 05/13/2026 · ODI 11737607
  • Power train

    “The 2018 Yukon has been at the dealership several timeswaiting for a valve body for the transmission.”

    Filed 04/13/2026 · ODI 11730984

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2018 GMC Yukon recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Yukon have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 GMC Yukon. The most recent, 20V603000 (reported October 1, 2020), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 GMC Yukon recalls for?

The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 3 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 GMC Yukon?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 27 complaints out of 72 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 GMC Yukon?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.

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