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2019 GMC Yukon recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 58
Latest campaign: May 7, 2026

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	1	1	May 7, 2026	26V289000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	–	Oct 24, 2019	19V761000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 7, 2026Latest campaign


May 7, 202626V289000	Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 26V289000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver. Risk Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V289000 · May 7, 2026
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… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V761000 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

May 7, 202626V289000

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

Do not drive until repaired

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V289000

What's wrong: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V289000 · May 7, 2026

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…

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V761000

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

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).

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Owner complaints by component58

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58Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Fires	Injuries
Engine	30	52	0	2
Power train	13	22	0	0
Electrical system	9	16	0	0
Unknown or other	5	9	1	0
Service brakes	4	7	0	0
Steering	4	7	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	3	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	2	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	2	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	2	0	0
Seat belts	1	2	0	0
Seats	1	2	0	0
Suspension	1	2	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	2	0	0
Visibility	1	2	0	0

3 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

Power train
“Lifters failed”
Filed 09/18/2026 · ODI 11765266
Engine
“Yukon would not idle without turning off on its own. Check engine light came on. Took it to my mechanic. Check engine light was flashing which indicated an active misfire.”
Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760263
Engine
“My wife drives this vehicle to work, it has started to experience reduced engine power driving on the highway causing her to pull to the side of the road due to no throttle to maneuver the vehicle in and out of traffic,…”
Filed 08/04/2026 · ODI 11754651

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2019 GMC Yukon recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 GMC Yukon have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 GMC Yukon. The most recent, 26V289000 (reported May 7, 2026), concerns power train. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 GMC Yukon?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 30 complaints out of 58 filed with NHTSA (52%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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