2020 GMC Yukon XL Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2020 GMC Yukon XL, 6% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving on the highway when the steering warning light came on and then I had a loss of complete steering on the highway. Somehow was able to get off the highway but not completely off the road. Back end of the vehicle was still in harms way I could not turn that wheel at all this is a complete safety issue and could have easily caused an accident and could have been deadly. There was no warning before that just went out while driving at highway speeds on the highway. Also had to wait two hours for a tow. …”
NHTSA complaint #11726127, filed 2026-03“The contact owns a 2020 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that the steering wheel was increasingly wobbly and was pulling 3-4 inches to the right or to the left, and the vehicle was difficult to steer while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion had failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic contacted an unknown dealer, and the dealer informed the mechanic that the part to repair the vehicle was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11580704, filed 2024-04, 107,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017255Mar 25, 2025This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering…
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11013269Jan 16, 2025This informational bulletin provides a guide on how to diagnose and test for vibrations utilizing the PicoScope.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10250582Feb 14, 2024This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 4% |
| 2015 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 14% |
| 2003 | 9 | 9% |
| 2002 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 | 8 | 7% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2020 GMC Yukon XL
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 GMC Yukon XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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