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 Mazda CX-5 expensive to maintain?

The CX-5 averages $447/year in maintenance — $74 below the compact segment average of $521. Its 9/10 reliability score is above the class average, major repair probability of 8% is well below the 11% norm, and repair frequency of 28% is below the 30% class average. One of the strongest ownership-cost profiles in the compact class.

What is the best year for a Mazda CX-5?

From available data, 2024 (38 complaints, 10/10 safety, 4 severe) and 2025 (22 complaints, 10/10 safety, 5 severe) are the cleanest years on record. Complaint data for 2015-2022 isn't available in our dataset, so those years can't be assessed directly. Early years 2013-2014 had higher complaint counts and are best avoided.

How much does Mazda CX-5 insurance cost?

CX-5 insurance averages about $1,947/year — roughly $162/month — the most affordable among compact SUVs with full data.

Is the Mazda CX-5 or Toyota RAV4 cheaper to maintain?

The RAV4 is $18/year cheaper — $429 versus $447 for the CX-5. The CX-5 has higher reliability (9 vs. 8) and a lower major repair probability (8% vs. 10%). The RAV4 costs slightly less per year; the CX-5 carries a better long-term reliability profile.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Mazda CX-5?

Major repair probability of 8% — well below the class average of 11% — and a 9/10 reliability score make extended warranty unnecessary for most buyers. Self-insuring is the better financial decision.

GMC Yukon vs Mazda CX-5

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

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the GMC Yukon if its specific features or size suit your needs better.

Buy the Mazda CX-5 — lower 5-year cost and better reliability.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	GMC Yukon	Mazda CX-5
Annual maintenance	$747	$447winner
5-year total cost	$3,735	$2,235winner
Reliability score	7 / 10	9 / 10winner
Major repair risk (5yr)	16%	8%winner
Cargo space	122.8 cu ft	—
Starting price (new)	$72,000	$29,990winner
Best years to buy	2014, 2020	—

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	GMC Yukon	Mazda CX-5
RepairPal score	7 / 10	9 / 10winner
NHTSA complaints / 100k	262.5	106.6winner
Years to avoid	2021, 2023, 2024	2014, 2025
Value retained · 3 yr	79%winner	78.5%
Value retained · 5 yr	52.4%	62.1%winner
Value retained · 7 yr	39.3%	53.2%winner

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	GMC Yukon	Mazda CX-5
Engine	32.6%	12.8%winner
Electrical	3.8%winner	23.1%
ADAS	4.8%winner	8.5%
Brakes	1.7%winner	7.6%
Suspension	0.6%	—winner
Steering	1.4%winner	2.0%
Fuel system	1.8%	1.6%winner
Tires/Wheels	1.0%winner	1.3%
Glass/Windows	1.4%winner	14.4%
Airbags	20.2%	1.6%winner
Lighting	—winner	2.5%

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	Mazda CX-5
Avg annual premium	$2,529	$1,947winner

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

GMC Yukon

$747/yr maint · 7 reliability

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GAS

Mazda CX-5

$447/yr maint · 9 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 →