Table 1 shows one common seats related problems of the 2026 GMC Yukon.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems |
My 2026 GMC Yukon at4 (VIN [xxx] ) has a manufacturing defect in the second-row driver-side captain's chair. The c-clamp / latch mechanism that secures the seat to the floor was depressed (partially released position) at delivery on [xxx]. I was able to manipulate the latch enough to work but the release trigger then would not depress to release the seat back from a tumble position. My [xxx] daughter's car seat usually sits in this seat. This is safety-critical for two reasons. First, the second-row captain's chair is the anchored platform for my child's car seat. A seat not fully and correctly latched to the floor compromises the latch and tether load path that every car-seat manufacturer's certified installation depends on. Second, a captain's chair that will not fold or tumble blocks emergency egress for third-row occupants in a crash, fire, or rollover, and blocks rescue access to a trapped child in the second row. This appears to implicate fmvss 207 (seating systems) and fmvss 225 (child restraint anchorage systems). The vehicle is approximately 16 weeks old and was sold to me with this defect present from delivery. This is one of two manufacturing safety defects on this vehicle within thirty days; the other is a spontaneously shattered panoramic moonroof (NHTSA #11738557) on [xxx] in mississippi, filed separately. Both defects involve the same area — directly above and at the seating position where my [xxx] daughter rides daily. The vehicle is at the dealer awaiting parts (moonroof on back order to ~June 1, 2026; over six weeks out of service). I urge NHTSA to track this complaint and similar reports on the 2025-2026 full-size SUV platform for consideration of a defect investigation. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Seat emblem (denali) pulls and rips out hair while sitting in seat.
Computer screen is black 90% of the time. During this vehicle has no back up cameras, no control of air conditioning, no control of heat or defrost, no heated seats, no mapping system, no vehicle safety display of tire pressure, oil life, brake life, no ability to control radio. These features cannot be turned on with manual push buttons as they are controlled thru the computer screen. 2 complaints to GMC have resulted in them stating they have no fix as it is a software issue. They have refused dealer request to replace the computer. As a [xxx] with health issues, the vehicle has sat parked due to no air conditioning. With nny winter weather approaching, vehicle is unsafe without heat or defrost. Vehicle was purchased on xxx and problem was immediate. I find it amazing that GMC has had 9 months to resolve and they do not have a single competent software engineer! GMC case #xxx issued on xxx6. Buy back denied as GMC states it does not meet nys lemon law because vehicle is drivable. I disagree as I feel it is unsafe. GMC case # xxx opened on xxx. On xxx I was notified by phone from GMC that tech case was being closed as they have no way of repairing. Again, requested new computer but was immediately denied as they continue to use software excuse. GMC rep. Stated it is my responsibility to periodically contact a GMC dealership to see if a repair is available. All GMC correspondence has been by phone as they will not put anything in writing. Meanwhile I have an $ 80,000 vehicle that I feel is unsafe heading into snow and cold. Nys ag complaint was a waste of time as they determined I should hire an attorney and take GMC to court. I do not want to risk my safety or anyone else on the road. Common sense tells me if my home computer had a blank screen, I would have to replace it! on xxx I left vehicle at nye GMC in [xxx] for 5 days. They confirmed there is no fix, they confirmed screen is black majority of the time. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).