2021 GMC Yukon - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2021 GMC Yukon belongs to a GMC Yukon lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 19 model years, from 1992 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Yukon entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 10-spd. The 2021 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1992) and later (2026) Yukon model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Dex-Cool battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 100 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around engine (91), engine and engine cooling (21), power train (21). A representative report reads: "I was driving in the left lane on [XXX] , a 4 lane interstate just outside of Cleveland when i lost engine propulsion. Engine RPMs dropped to under 1000rpm..." There are 13 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...ing certain 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles. During general assembly, a repair involved removal of one or both....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $3,400.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $3,400 |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 |
| Coolant | Dex-Cool |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 13 |
| Technical service bulletins | 200 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.