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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GKS2CKJ4JR255486 · Checked Nov 5, 2026
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1GKS2CKJ4JR•••••• 2018 Gmc YUKON

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2018 Gmc YUKON build (4 vs 2).

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69on the model
32builds in total
Most reported Suspension 1 Service Brakes 1 Engine 1

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Engine Aug 2025
Driving the vehicle on a regular city street when the flashing engine light came on out of nowhere. Immediately pulled off and had the vehicle towed to my dealership. Result of the inspection, i have to replace my engine. As soon as i started researching the issue it is clear…
Service Brakes Oct 2024
I have noticed the amount of pressure needed to apply brakes at a slow speed is a lot to where it seems like I will crash into the car or object in the way of my vehicle. I took my vehicle to a GMC dealership and was told the brake vacuum pump needs to be replaced. These vacuum…
Unknown Or Other Dec 2020
Air conditioning system does not cool the air
Suspension Nov 2020
The front shock absorbers on my 2018 yukon denali are leaking. The car is 2 years old with approximately 67k miles. Gmc has the absorbers on back order as they are apparently being replaced frequently. I think the shock absorbers have design faults that assure they will need…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GKS2CKJ4JR255486 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.