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2020 GMC Yukon Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
8%of 37 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2020 GMC Yukon, 8% of the 37 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Issue with the trailer brake system keeps coming up on my dash. I know a lot of other people have had the same issue keeps dinging will not stop causes me to get distracted while driving. Unable to use other features because of this distraction and safety issue. The safety issue needs to be fixed this is an effective product with so many people having an issue you need to do a recall. I did let Graff Chevrolet in Mount Pleasant Michigan no and I took a picture and showed them.”

NHTSA complaint #11748158, filed 2026-07

“I had an incident in my 2020 GMC Yukon, where the forward collision crash alert went off and there was total loss of brakes. The brake pedal went to the floor. After the crash alert ended, the brakes returned. This happened on the highway and could have turned into a disastrous event. The dealership has been unable to diagnose or recreate this issue. They claim they did not find anything and the vehicle is safe to drive. I have turned off the collision detection system in the meantime. I feel strongly that this is a software issue that needs addressed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11721207, filed 2026-02

“Ambient temp was 100 degrees for reference. Had been driving about 5 hours. Went to stop and had no power assist for brakes. This continued for at least 20 miles. Stopped and confirmed vac hose was connected. I tried to remove vac hose to check for vac at booster but was afraid I might break the part. Electrical plug at vac hose booster connection was secure. Continued driving and it began to work again. Condition: brake pedal took considerable foot pressure to apply brakes. Zero power brake assist was available. My qualifications; a past ASE master teck.”

NHTSA complaint #11534400, filed 2023-07

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202535%
202477%
2023114%
202232%
2021123%
202038%
201947%
201857%
20174422%
20165520%
20158917%
201424%
201322%
201212%
201153%
200911%
200832%
2007123%
2006311%
20051214%
20043824%
20035929%
20027749%
20019247%
20005936%
199911355%
19982126%
19973123%
19961420%
19952528%
19942136%
1993953%
19921263%

Other parts of the 2020 GMC Yukon

Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 GMC Yukon

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology