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2014 GMC Yukon Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20264 Critical Recalls
Daniel Wilson
2014 GMC Yukon Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary

The 2014 GMC Yukon has 79 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve unknown or other and air bags.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

7.8/ 10

Based on 79 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

23 29.1%

AIR BAGS

12 15.2%

STRUCTURE:BODY

9 11.4%

ENGINE

8 10.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 6.3%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, accounting for 29.1% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 17 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2014 GMC Yukon

The 2014 GMC Yukon has 79 owner complaints in this dataset. UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the most common complaint category, representing about 29% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2014 GMC Yukon are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (23), AIR BAGS (12), STRUCTURE:BODY (9).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 31 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2014 GMC Yukon?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

Read the full buyer guideRecall report and remedy notesMaintenance costs and intervals2013 Yukon complaints2015 Yukon complaints2016 Yukon complaints

Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 17 of 17 systems

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

23 Reports29% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

DASHBOARD HAS TWO CRACKS. ONE IS BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND THE OTHER IS ABOVE THE STEERING COLUMN. THE ONE ABOVE THE STEERING COLUMN IS BECOMING WORSE AS TIME PROGRESSES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION WHEN I NOTICED THE CRACKS.

1/15/2017

DASHBOARD HAS CRACK. ONE CRACK IS NEXT TO THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND THE OTHER IS ABOVE THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CRACK ABOVE THE STEERING COLUMN HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AS TIME PROGRESSES. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN I NOTICED THE CRACKS.

1/15/2017

21 more complaints are available in this category.

AIR BAGS

12 Reports15% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I HAD A FRONT END COLLISION AT 25 MPH WITH A PARKED CAR. MY AIRBAG(S) DID NOT DEPLOY. THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF MY CAR WAS DESTROYED. THE HOOD WAS CRUMPLED AND BOTH FRONT QUARTER PANELS DAMAGED. THE FRONT DOORS ARE NOT EASILY OPENED DUE TO THE QUARTER PANEL DAMAGE. IT IS HARD FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND HOW AN IMPACT AT THE SPEED I WAS TRAVELING AND THE LOCATION OF IMPACT DID NOT CAUSE THE AIRBAG(S) TO DEPLOY. I HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED VIA AMBULANCE FROM THE SCENE AND SUFFERED A CONCUSSION FROM MY HEAD SLAMMING DOWN ON THE STEERING WHEEL. *JS

7/7/2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC YUKON. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE STARTED WITH THE LIGHT GOING OFF AND ON, WHICH PROGRESSED TO THE LIGHT PERMANENTLY REMAINING ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

5/29/2015

10 more complaints are available in this category.

STRUCTURE:BODY

9 Reports11% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

FOR THE FOURTH TIME THE REAR LIFT GATE HATCH WINDOW HAS SEPARATED FROM THE HINGE (S). IT ALWAYS HAPPENS WHILE IN MOTION AND ON JUST A STRAIGHT ROAD! I GUESS I WILL START TAKING PICS OF THE HINGES, NEVER THOUGH OF THAT SINCE IT IS ON WARRANTY. I AM AFRAID IT WILL SOMETIME FALL COMPLETELY OFF WHILE DRIVING.

2/23/2016

THE DASH CRACKED IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. I HAVE 1 LONG CRACK OVER THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND 3 CRACKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ON THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT. THIS IS MORE THAN A COSMETIC ISSUE. I AM PARTICULARLY CONCERNED THAT THE CRACKS AROUND THE AIRBAG POSE GREAT DANGER IF THE AIRBAG WAS DEPLOYED IN THAT IT COULD SEND SHARP PLASTIC PIECES FLYING IMPALING A PASSENGER OR THE SHARP PIECES COULD PUNCTURE THE AIRBAG LEAVING THE PASSENGER WITHOUT PROTECTION. I AM UNSURE OF WHEN IT HAPPENED; I JUST HAPPENED TO NOTICE THE CRACKS WHILE DRIVING LAST WEEK. *TR

11/4/2016

7 more complaints are available in this category.

ENGINE

8 Reports10% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC YUKON. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

1/28/2019

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL GO INTO "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MODE WHILE SAYING SERVICE STABILITRAK AND STABILITRAK OFF. GIVE THE CODE REFERENCING A 5A REFERENCE. I HAVE REPLACED THE ECM 2X, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THROTTLE BODY ENTIRE, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SENSOR PROBLEM CONTINUES WITHOUT REMEDY. HAS HAPPENED TO MANY TIMES TO COUNT STARTING IN DEC 2008 TO PRESENT

11/12/2019

6 more complaints are available in this category.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 Reports6% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

DRIVERS SIDE POWER RUNNING BOARD STOPPED WORKING CAR HAD BEEN MAKING POPPING NOISE ON THE WAY TO WORK THIS MORNING DRIVERS DOOR FLEW OPEN HAD TO HOLD IT SHUT WOULDN'T SHUT THEN GOT IT SHUT BUT DOOR HANDLE BROKE CAN'T OPEN IT

4/27/2019

THE STOP LIGHT (DRIVER SIDE) KEEP BURNING OUT VERY FAST (VERY QUICK) AS NORMAL DRIVING.

2/2/2020

3 more complaints are available in this category.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 Reports5% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY, THE LOCKS ENGAGED, THE RADIO SHUT DOWN, POWER STEERING WAS LOST, AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN/BRAKED ON IT'S OWN. THANKFULLY WE WERE ABLE TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT GETTING HIT. THE ONLY MESSAGE ON THE DASH WAS "SERVICE STABILITRACK." THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ERROR MESSAGE. *TR

6/24/2020

Driving normal, 65 mph 5/28/21 Warnings -- Check Engine light comes on; Stabilizer Disabled; Traction Control Disabled; Error Code 2138 Reduced Power mode. Replaced accelerator pedal with OEM part # 23362231 After 4 stop/start cycles, the check engine light goes off, vehicle drives normally. 6/2/2022 Normal city driving; Warnings -- Check Engine light comes on; Stabilizer Disabled; Traction Control Disabled; Error Code 2138; Reduced Power mode. After 4 stop/start cycles, the check engine light goes off, vehicle drives normally. 7/14/2022 Normal City driving; Warnings -- Check Engine light comes on; Stabilizer Disabled; Traction Control Disabled; Error Code 2138; Reduced Power mode. After 4 stop/start cycles, the check engine light goes off, vehicle drives normally. 8/4/2022 -- Warnings -- Check Engine light comes on; Stabilizer Disabled; Traction Control Disabled; Error Code 2138 Reduced Power mode. Dealer attempted repairs; had vehicle one week. 8/10/2022 Normal city driving; Warnings -- Check Engine light comes on; Stabilizer Disabled; Traction Control Disabled; Error Code 2138; Reduced Power mode. After 4 stop/start cycles, the check engine light goes off, vehicle drives normally. 8/12/2022 Normal city driving; Warnings -- Check Engine light comes on; Stabilizer Disabled; Traction Control Disabled; Error Code 2138; Reduced Power mode. After 4 stop/start cycles, the check engine light goes off, vehicle drives normally. 8/16/2022 Normal city driving; Warnings -- Check Engine light comes on; Stabilizer Disabled; Traction Control Disabled; Error Code 2138, Reduced Power mode. After 4 stop/start cycles, the check engine light goes off, vehicle drives normally. 8/22/2022 -- left at Dealership; they had it for Two weeks, unable to find a specific cause. Tech confirmed and found fretting on connector for Throttle Body and for connector going to accelerator pedal pigtail harness. Replaced Throttle body and pigtail harness.

7/30/2023

2 more complaints are available in this category.

STEERING

3 Reports4% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

STEERING COLUMN MAKES NOISES WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL CRACKED DASHBOARD

6/2/2017

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY, THE LOCKS ENGAGED, THE RADIO SHUT DOWN, POWER STEERING WAS LOST, AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN/BRAKED ON IT'S OWN. THANKFULLY WE WERE ABLE TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT GETTING HIT. THE ONLY MESSAGE ON THE DASH WAS "SERVICE STABILITRACK." THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ERROR MESSAGE. *TR

6/24/2020

1 more complaint is available in this category.

POWER TRAIN

3 Reports4% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

DRIVERS SIDE POWER RUNNING BOARD STOPPED WORKING CAR HAD BEEN MAKING POPPING NOISE ON THE WAY TO WORK THIS MORNING DRIVERS DOOR FLEW OPEN HAD TO HOLD IT SHUT WOULDN'T SHUT THEN GOT IT SHUT BUT DOOR HANDLE BROKE CAN'T OPEN IT

4/27/2019

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL GO INTO "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MODE WHILE SAYING SERVICE STABILITRAK AND STABILITRAK OFF. GIVE THE CODE REFERENCING A 5A REFERENCE. I HAVE REPLACED THE ECM 2X, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THROTTLE BODY ENTIRE, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SENSOR PROBLEM CONTINUES WITHOUT REMEDY. HAS HAPPENED TO MANY TIMES TO COUNT STARTING IN DEC 2008 TO PRESENT

11/12/2019

1 more complaint is available in this category.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL GO INTO "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MODE WHILE SAYING SERVICE STABILITRAK AND STABILITRAK OFF. GIVE THE CODE REFERENCING A 5A REFERENCE. I HAVE REPLACED THE ECM 2X, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THROTTLE BODY ENTIRE, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SENSOR PROBLEM CONTINUES WITHOUT REMEDY. HAS HAPPENED TO MANY TIMES TO COUNT STARTING IN DEC 2008 TO PRESENT

11/12/2019

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY, THE LOCKS ENGAGED, THE RADIO SHUT DOWN, POWER STEERING WAS LOST, AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN/BRAKED ON IT'S OWN. THANKFULLY WE WERE ABLE TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT GETTING HIT. THE ONLY MESSAGE ON THE DASH WAS "SERVICE STABILITRACK." THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ERROR MESSAGE. *TR

6/24/2020

STRUCTURE

2 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I HAVE THREE CRACKS ON THE DASHBOARD. 2 ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AND ONE AT THE TOP LEFT CORNER OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. 2 OF THEM HAPPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING STILL AND THE OTHER HAPPENED WHILE GOING DOWN THE STREET. *TR

5/20/2020

DASHBOARD CRACKED. *TR

6/15/2020

SERVICE BRAKES

2 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

driving down road car locks and unlocks, breaks lock up, slows down, radio went off ac starts going high and low took to dealership they said bad negative battery cable was told had a short got vehicle back driving down road ac starts going from high to low steering wheel goes up and down on its own breaks lock up again says service traction control flashing almost got hit by a semi my wife was driving and had three kids in car dealership will not do anything have owned car for 1 week. I have read now this is a common occurrence, this is NOT SAFE in anyway shape or form someone is going to get killed!!!!!

7/12/2021

State Farm is investigating the accident to see what, if anything, malfunctioned in my braking system. I ran a red light but when I pressed the brake upon approach of the red light my brakes didn't catch and so when I pressed them, I kept going at the same speed. I was going between 30 and 40 miles per hour I believe. Three cars were involved. I have a sore neck, chest, and burn marks in my neck region. I suspect my truck will be totalled. We performed routine maintenance on the vehicle. It had a little over 100K miles on it at the time of this wreck. There is not a recall on braking for 2014 models, but I see there is one for 2015.

10/21/2022

WHEELS

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

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.

2/2/2017

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC YUKON. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

1/28/2019

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

THE PIGTAILS ON THE REAR WINDOW KEEP COMING OFF, THIS IS A POOR ENGINEERING FOR THE REAR DEFROSTER. I HAVE WENT TO A DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE THESE PUT BACK ON AND THEY ARE TELLING ME I NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE REAR GLASS AND I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. I DID NOTHING TO MAKE THEM COME OFF, AND I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I CAN NOT USE IT TO DEFOG MY REAR GLASS AND TO HELP MELT THE SNOW AND ICE WHEN NEEDED. I NOTICED THE PIGTAILS WERE OFF WHEN I WAS DRIVING AND THEY WERE SWINGING AROUND IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR. GOING TO GIVE A ESTIMATE ON WHEN THIS HAPPENED INITIALLY, HAS BEEN GOING AND NOW DEALERSHIP WILL NO LONGER FIX.

8/21/2019

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

State Farm is investigating the accident to see what, if anything, malfunctioned in my braking system. I ran a red light but when I pressed the brake upon approach of the red light my brakes didn't catch and so when I pressed them, I kept going at the same speed. I was going between 30 and 40 miles per hour I believe. Three cars were involved. I have a sore neck, chest, and burn marks in my neck region. I suspect my truck will be totalled. We performed routine maintenance on the vehicle. It had a little over 100K miles on it at the time of this wreck. There is not a recall on braking for 2014 models, but I see there is one for 2015.

10/21/2022

SUSPENSION

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Rear Lower control mounts completely rusted out allowing the rear to move back and the driveshaft to come out of the transmission. Fortunately, this happened 1 block from home at a stop sign, if it occurred on a highway, it would have caused a major accident and likely injuries. Complete frame is rusted to the point of failure, heard from others that this has happened to other makes of GM products, Tahoe, Chevy pickup trucks. They likely all share the same frame.

1/29/2024

SEATS

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Radio display not working Third row seat won't disengage because of the cable wire being stretched out. Can't remove third row seat. Rear hatch leaking water severely No accident, bought car from Causley GMC in 2024 in Michigan

6/8/2025

About This Data

Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2014 GMC Yukon?

The most reported complaint category for the 2014 GMC Yukon is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, with 23 owner reports. That is about 29% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include UNKNOWN OR OTHER, AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE:BODY.

Are complaints about the 2014 GMC Yukon a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 31 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2014 GMC Yukon?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2014 GMC Yukon severe?

31 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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GMC Yukon: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

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