2020 GMC Yukon Safety Rating — 4 Stars Overall
NHTSA rates the 2020 GMC Yukon 4 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 3 for rollover. Check a specific Yukon’s crash and title history below.
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2020 GMC Yukon— By the Numbers
- Overall rating
- 4★
- Frontal crash
- 4★
- Side crash
- 5★
- Rollover risk, single-vehicle crash
- 22.8%
- Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
- 4
Overall rating
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover risk, single-vehicle crash
Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
Quick Answer
- What is the 2020 GMC Yukon safety rating?
- NHTSA rates the 2020 GMC Yukon 4 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 3 for rollover. These are results for the 2020 GMC Yukon SUV RWD, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
- Did NHTSA test every part of the 2020 GMC Yukon?
- Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2020 GMC Yukon SUV RWD.
- Does the 2020 GMC Yukon have recalls or complaints on file?
- NHTSA's record for this version lists 4 recall campaigns, 36 owner complaints and 0 investigations. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
2020 GMC Yukon crash-test ratings
Side and pole crashes earned full marks, the frontal crash fell short of that for driver and passenger equally, and rollover resistance scored lowest of all.
NHTSA rates the 2020 GMC Yukon 4 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 3 for rollover.
Rollover resistance is the weakest part of this record whichever drivetrain you choose, and NHTSA puts the calculated rollover risk slightly higher for the rear-drive version. Forward collision warning and lane departure warning were options, so a given example may have neither.
Inspecting a used 2020 Yukon
The ratings describe the Yukon as it left the factory. A car that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt, or had its airbags replaced is no longer the car NHTSA tested.
Rollover is the weakest rating here, so check the roof and what holds the SUV up: no filler along the roof rails or pillars, no headliner dropped and refitted, tyres of the correct size and load rating with even wear, and a body that sits level at rest.
The frontal crash is where the impact results fall below full marks, so look for front-end repair: cracked or zip-tied bumper brackets, a grille that sits off-centre, and non-factory welds or fresh paint on the radiator support.
Forward collision warning and lane departure warning were options, so check the build sheet or the settings menu to see whether this SUV has them, then make sure they respond on a test drive.
What NHTSA did — and did not — test
A star rating is only as complete as the tests behind it. This is which of NHTSA's four crash tests the 2020 GMC Yukon actually went through.
Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2020 GMC Yukon SUV RWD.
The rating is for the YukonNHTSA crashed. Check the one you’re buying.
Salvage and rebuilt brands, reported accidents and odometer records follow the VIN.
Every rated version of the 2020 GMC Yukon
NHTSA rates body styles and drivetrains separately, and the results are not always the same. Match the version to the car you are looking at.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 GMC Yukon SUV RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 22.8% |
| 2020 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 21.9% |
Recalls, complaints and investigations
NHTSA keeps these alongside the crash-test results for the 2020 GMC Yukon SUV RWD. They answer a different question: not how the vehicle was built to perform in a crash, but what owners and the agency have reported since.
A recall campaign covers a range of vehicles; whether the repair was done on a particular car is a per-VIN question. Check open recalls by VIN.
How NHTSA's current ratings work
NHTSA announced new NCAP crash tests and rating criteria in July 2008, including a new overall rating that combines the frontal, side and rollover results. It then postponed the change by a year: the new criteria apply to vehicles tested beginning with model year 2011, not 2010 as first announced.
In NHTSA's own words, its rollover resistance ratings “estimate the risk of rollover if a vehicle is involved in a single-vehicle crash.”
One limit applies to every vehicle here. NHTSA notes that the frontal crash rating “depends on vehicle mass, and cannot be compared across vehicle weight classes” — a full-size truck's frontal stars and a compact car's are not the same measure.
- Federal Register, 73 FR 79206 (Dec. 24, 2008) — new NCAP criteria begin with model year 2011
- Federal Register, 73 FR 40016 (July 11, 2008) — NCAP testing and rating changes, including the overall rating
- Federal Register, 68 FR 59250 (Oct. 14, 2003) — NCAP rollover resistance ratings
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
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2020 GMC Yukon Safety FAQ
What NHTSA’s record shows for this model year, and what it cannot tell you about one car.
What is the 2020 GMC Yukon safety rating?+
NHTSA rates the 2020 GMC Yukon 4 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 3 for rollover. These are results for the 2020 GMC Yukon SUV RWD, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Did NHTSA test every part of the 2020 GMC Yukon?+
Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2020 GMC Yukon SUV RWD.
Does the 2020 GMC Yukon have recalls or complaints on file?+
NHTSA's record for this version lists 4 recall campaigns, 36 owner complaints and 0 investigations. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
Can I compare the 2020 GMC Yukon's stars with a newer model?+
Yes, with other vehicles rated under NHTSA's current program (model year 2011 onward). Stars from before then came from different tests.
Does a good safety rating mean a used Yukon is safe to buy?+
A rating describes the vehicle as it left the factory. A used Yukon that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt from salvage, or had an airbag replaced is no longer the vehicle NHTSA tested. A VIN check reads its title brands, salvage and accident records from NMVTIS.
Five stars at the factory. What about since?
A crash rating can’t see a salvage title, a rebuilt frame or a replaced airbag. The VIN record can.
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