2021 GMC Yukon Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 345 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2021 GMC Yukon, 1% of the 345 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance system erroneously activated, causing the vehicle to suddenly slow down. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who serviced the Forward Collision Avoidance system camera and sensors. No further information was available. Additionally, while driving at highway speeds, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, and the seat restraint failure message was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. …”
NHTSA complaint #11659001, filed 2025-05, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the odometer was inoperable. There was an abnormal odor of fuel while starting the vehicle. The parking brake and TPMS warning lights were illuminated and flashing. The parking brake was inoperable. Additionally, the seat belts were inoperable. The contact stated that there was a cut in brake line. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11526929, filed 2023-06, 60,000 miles““Service safety restraint” light comes on and the dealership cannot pin point exactly what the issue is without taking the entire seat and air bag out. It’s come on 3 times. First time was linked to the overhead console needing replaced. Months later the light came on again and a seat harness connection was bad. It was replaced and light was off. 8 months later the light is back on again and they replaced the connection again and the light is off for now. This is a safety issue and should be a recall!”
NHTSA complaint #11691222, filed 2025-10Related recalls
- 22V617000Aug 11, 2022General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped…Covers: GMC Yukon 2021–2022, Chevrolet Tahoe 2021–2022, GMC Yukon XL 2021–2022 +3 more
- 21V190000Mar 18, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row…Covers: GMC Yukon 2021, Chevrolet Tahoe 2021, GMC Yukon XL 2021 +3 more
- 20V811000Dec 23, 2020General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade…Covers: GMC Yukon 2021, Chevrolet Bolt EV 2020, Tahoe 2021 +15 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 15 | 8% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 4 | 7% |
| 1993 | 3 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2021 GMC Yukon
190 complaintsFuel system
57 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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