2021 GMC Yukon Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 290 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 GMC Yukon overview page.
What owners report
“Complete failure of infotainment system in cold weather. This is a safety concern because most controls are operated through the infotainment system and can de…”NHTSA complaint 11641348 — filed 02/07/2025
“While on a red light and foot on the break, the car turned off completely and would not turn back on after many tries. Truck…”NHTSA complaint 11618694 — filed 10/08/2024
“The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the message âSafety Restraint Unavailableâ was displayed. The vehicle was…”NHTSA complaint 11607218 — filed 08/08/2024
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 GMC Yukon have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2021 GMC Yukon: 24 of 290 complaints on file (8.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 GMC Yukon have in total?
290 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.