What is the best year for a GMC Yukon?

For the current generation, the 2022 Yukon stands out with 153 complaints, 8/10 NHTSA safety, and just 1 severe issue — strong figures for a fullsize SUV. The 2021 new-gen launch had 280 complaints. The 2025 (45 complaints, 10/10 safety) is even cleaner but very recent. For used buying, the 2022-2024 window is the safest range.

How much does GMC Yukon insurance cost?

Yukon insurance averages around $2,529/year — roughly $211/month.

Is the GMC Yukon or Chevrolet Tahoe cheaper to maintain?

The Yukon and Tahoe are essentially equivalent — $747 versus $744, a $3 annual difference. They share the same GMT T1 platform. The Tahoe has a slightly lower repair frequency (30% vs. 33%). The choice between them is a matter of trim availability and preference rather than ownership cost.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a GMC Yukon?

Reliability score of 7 above the class average and repair frequency of 33% below it — a relatively favorable fullsize profile. Extended warranty isn't strongly warranted for 2022+ models. For used models from the 2021 launch year, some coverage is worth considering given the elevated complaint count.

Is the Hyundai Palisade expensive to maintain?

The Palisade costs $573/year to maintain — exactly at the three-row segment average. Repair frequency of 37% is slightly below the class average of 40%. Reliability score of 7 and major repair probability of 13% both match segment averages. Precisely average across all maintenance metrics — though its insurance cost stands well apart from the class.

What is the best year for a Hyundai Palisade?

The Palisade's complaint counts have remained elevated across all model years. 2020 (504 complaints) was the worst, with gradual improvement since. The 2025 model (213 complaints, 10/10 safety, 9 severe) is the strongest year currently available as a used buy. Avoid early 2020-2021 production when possible — the trend is improving, but complaint levels across all years remain higher than most three-row rivals.

How much does Hyundai Palisade insurance cost?

Palisade insurance averages around $3,049/year — roughly $254/month. The highest insurance rate of any model in this dataset, well above the three-row class norm.

Is the Hyundai Palisade or Kia Telluride cheaper to maintain?

Maintenance cost data isn't available for the Kia Telluride, so a direct comparison isn't possible. Within the three-row class, the Palisade's $573/year sits exactly at the segment average.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Hyundai Palisade?

Maintenance metrics are all at the segment average, which doesn't create a strong case for or against warranty on cost grounds alone. However, the Palisade's consistently elevated complaint counts — particularly around electronics and infotainment — make coverage worth considering for used buyers, as those systems carry significant repair costs outside of warranty.

GMC Yukon vs Hyundai Palisade

Two fullsize SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Hyundai Palisade to minimise 5-year ownership cost.

Buy the Hyundai Palisade if long-term reliability matters most.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	GMC Yukon	Hyundai Palisade
Annual maintenance	$747	$573winner
5-year total cost	$3,735	$2,865winner
Reliability score	7 / 10	7 / 10
Major repair risk (5yr)	16%	13%winner
Cargo space	122.8 cu ft	—
Starting price (new)	$72,000	$41,035winner
Best years to buy	2014, 2020	2022

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	GMC Yukon	Hyundai Palisade
RepairPal score	7 / 10	7 / 10
NHTSA complaints / 100k	262.5winner	355.3
Years to avoid	2021, 2023, 2024	2024, 2025, 2026
Value retained · 3 yr	79%winner	73.3%
Value retained · 5 yr	52.4%	54.7%winner
Value retained · 7 yr	39.3%	43.2%winner

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	GMC Yukon	Hyundai Palisade
Engine	32.6%	11.2%winner
Electrical	3.8%winner	4.7%
ADAS	4.8%winner	9.4%
Brakes	1.7%winner	14.6%
Suspension	0.6%winner	5.7%
Steering	1.4%winner	2.0%
Fuel system	1.8%	—winner
Tires/Wheels	1.0%	0.7%winner
Glass/Windows	1.4%winner	14.1%
Airbags	20.2%	4.6%winner
Seatbelt	—winner	14.0%

One major repair on either model can run $1,500–4,000. A warranty caps your exposure, especially on known problem years.

// INSURANCE

Which is cheaper to insure?

	GMC Yukon	Hyundai Palisade
Avg annual premium	$2,529winner	$3,049

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

GMC Yukon

$747/yr maint · 7 reliability

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GAS

Hyundai Palisade

$573/yr maint · 7 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Yukon costs $747/year to maintain — $37 below the fullsize segment average of $784. Repair frequency of 33% is below the class average of 40%. Reliability score of 7 is above the segment average of 6. Major repair probability of 16% is slightly above the 15% norm. A favorable cost and reliability profile relative to most fullsize rivals.

How we calculated this. Maintenance costs and reliability scores from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →