2018 GMC Yukon Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2018 GMC Yukon, 11% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
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.
“The front shock absorbers on my 2018 Yukon denali are leaking. The car is 2 years old with approximately 67k miles. Gmc has the absorbers on back order as they are apparently being replaced frequently. I think the shock absorbers have design faults that assure they will need replacing well before the normal life of the product and therefore should be recalled and replaced with a better product. I contacted Gmc customer care and they offered to replace them for $1,450 plus tax which is not an adequate solution - they should replace them for free.”
NHTSA complaint #11384044, filed 2020-12, 67,001 miles“My vehicle has just over 55,000 miles on it and the right front shock is leaking. Not very many miles to be in need of a new shock on the most expensive suspension system GM makes.”
NHTSA complaint #11405815, filed 2021-03, 55,000 miles“Been since day pne over payment random call wrong size tires insurance claim that they sent to fix and clued the piece and a refurbished part pint chipped when I took it for maintenance they do other nonsense very disappointed in the amount paid with ddownpaimt showing no payment on credit report about to hire a lawyer I want a new truck for all the money and time spend overtime or fix it dnd I don't like a new car to have a recall I have kids”
NHTSA complaint #11297177, filed 2020-01“My front end makes noises when I turn wheel or stop.I took it two the carmax service department and they couldn't find anything wrong.but it's still making the noise”
NHTSA complaint #11244690, filed 2019-08“Air conditioner condenser faulty and had to repaired. Premium Ride Shocks faulty and had to be repaired. Lifters and bent pushrod faulty and had to be repaired. Vehicle currently has approximately 70,000 miles. These are all known issues by GM and very expensive to fix and no recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #11700880, filed 2025-11Related 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.
- 11017424Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin advises the tech to only replace the shock that is bad and not all shocks.
- 11015409Feb 25, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2021 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 11% |
| 2017 | 10 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 12 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 10 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2018 GMC Yukon
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 GMC Yukon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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