2021 GMC Yukon Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 343 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2021 GMC Yukon, 1% of the 343 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 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 contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. The Electronic Stability Control warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a spun rod bearing failure; however, further investigation was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11647571, filed 2025-03, 102,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started shaking and shuddering. There was an ESC service warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the right lifter and the camshaft were damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11600265, filed 2024-07, 72,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 36 | 8% |
| 2006 | 3 | 11% |
| 2005 | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2021 GMC Yukon
189 complaintsFuel system
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
55 complaintsEngine cooling
32 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsForward collision avoidance
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 GMC Yukon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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