Used car safety, rank #70 of 188
GMC Yukon 4WD Safety Rating (2022-23)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2022-23 GMC Yukon 4WD, a large SUV, compared with its class and with the current model.
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The 2022-23 GMC Yukon 4WD has an IIHS driver death rate of 23 per million registered vehicle years against a large SUVs average of 26, which is 12% below the class average. That places it #70 of 188 used vehicles with a safety score of 63.5/100.
What the GMC Yukon death rate means
At 23 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, the GMC Yukon 4WD beats the large SUVs average of 26 by 12%. The 95% confidence interval is 0 to 59, so the upper end of the range overlaps the class average and the advantage is not certain.
The other-driver death rate of 74 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a GMC Yukon. Its 95% confidence interval is 20β127. It is higher than the GMC Yukon's own driver death rate, the usual pattern for heavier vehicles. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used SUVs
The safest large SUVs in the IIHS study, by our score, with the GMC Yukon 4WD highlighted. It ranks 5 of the 6 shown; the class leader is the Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD at a death rate of 0.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
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| Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD | 2022-23 | 0 (0 to 16) | 88.9 | n/a | n/a |
| Ford Expedition 4WD | 2020-23 | 12 (0 to 30) | 76.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Dodge Durango 4WD | 2020-23 | 14 (4 to 24) | 74.7 | n/a | n/a |
| Ford Expedition 2WD | 2020-23 | 22 (0 to 54) | 63.9 | n/a | n/a |
| GMC Yukon 4WD (this page) | 2022-23 | 23 (0 to 59) | 63.5 | n/a | n/a |
| Dodge Durango 2WD | 2020-23 | 83 (30 to 136) | 25.3 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for large SUVs: 26 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
Safety recalls for the GMC Yukon 4WD
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
4 recall campaigns on the 2023 model year, covering engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, exterior lighting.
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Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning, lamp
Risk: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.
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Suspension: rear
Risk: A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge.
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Exterior lighting: lighting control module, software
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-16. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2023. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
GMC Yukon 4WD: Common Questions
Is the GMC Yukon 4WD a safe car?
Yes, by the measure that matters most. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 23 per million registered vehicle years for the 2022-23 GMC Yukon 4WD, 12% below the class average (26 for large SUVs). That earns a used-car safety score of 63.5 out of 100 and rank #70 of 188 used vehicles.
What is the GMC Yukon 4WD driver death rate?
23 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 0 to 59. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a GMC Yukon died at a rate of 74 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2022-23 models.
How does the GMC Yukon 4WD compare with other large SUVs?
The large SUVs class averages 26 driver deaths per million; the GMC Yukon 4WD sits at 23. Among the 6 large SUVs compared above it ranks 5 by safety score; the top of that group is the Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD with a death rate of 0.