GMC Yukon NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 GMC Yukon an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 3 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2026):
NHTSA rates the GMC Yukon at 4 ★ overall, 4 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 3 ★ rollover.
GMC Yukon Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 3 | 149 |
| 2024 | 2024 GMC Yukon SUV RWD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 3 | 149 |
| 2023 | 2023 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 4 | 212 |
| 2023 | 2023 GMC Yukon SUV 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 4 | 212 |
| 2022 | 2022 GMC Yukon SUV 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 5 | 164 |
| 2022 | 2022 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 5 | 164 |
| 2017 | 2017 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 3 | 196 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
GMC Yukon Safety FAQ
Is the GMC Yukon a safe car?
NHTSA gives the GMC Yukon an overall crash rating of 4 out of 5 stars, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the GMC Yukon?
The GMC Yukon scores 3 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 21.9%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the GMC Yukon have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested GMC Yukon as having electronic stability control, without forward collision warning and without lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.