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GMC Yukon XL

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

2,345

Active records

Recalls

56

Active records

TSBs

4,820

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

2

Injuries

109

Crashes

80

Fires

16

Top reported issues — GMC Yukon XL

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Operating state

795

Condition issue

621

Reporting mechanism

414

Lighting behavior

330

Braking behavior

314

Performance issue

305

Engine behavior

304

Noise

293

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

249

Driver assistance issue

196

Vibration/harshness

173

Fluid issue

155

Safety restraint issue

130

Electrical issue

99

Steering behavior

79

Starting behavior

76

Safety restraint behavior

55

Thermal issue

54

Powering on/off behavior

45

Infotainment behavior

42

HVAC behavior

37

Access/entry issue

36

Smell

30

Ride/handling behavior

25

Recent change

21

Wiper/washer behavior

14

Communication/network issue

12

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 GMC YUKON XL

Filed Jun 23, 2026


transfer case locked up at highway speeds. had to be towed to dealer not drivable. Locking up rear tires at highways speed was serious risk. It was inspected and found not to be covered under current recall even though exact same thing happed to recalled vehicles. No warning lights or messages

2024 GMC YUKON XL

Filed Jun 20, 2026


I perform all maintenance on my vehicles, I have previously been a ASE Certified Master Technician, so I know engines and vehicles very well. Vehicle is outside of current engine recall window due to the engine build date being July 15, 2024. Engine was over maintained, oil and oil filter changed 6 times in 17,732 miles, first oil and filter change performed at 544 miles, when 5W30 oil was put in engine, installed a magnetic drain plug and installed Filter Mags on oil filter. Ran 5W30 oil for 2…

2024 GMC YUKON XL

Filed Jun 19, 2026


Vehicle started making a knocking noise. Made a service appointment. While on the highway, engine suddenly died causing the vehicle to shift into neutral. After stopping on the shoulder, vehicle locked into Park and would not shift back into neutral or start again for tow truck driver. Towed to nearby dealer who said the engine is beyond repair and has to be replaced. Estimated time to get engine and replace is 4 to 6 weeks.

2018 GMC YUKON XL

Filed Jun 17, 2026


transmission lifter problems like all other GMC 2018 YUKON XL CONTACTED GMC DEALER BACK JANUARY 20,2026 GOT TRANSMISSION FIXED MYSELF TRUCK AT JOE BULLARD DEALSHIP MOS 8DAYS THEY ARE TRYING TO CONTACT U FOR APPROVAL TO FIX HONOR YOUR PRODUCT PLEASE.

2019 GMC YUKON XL

Filed Jun 17, 2026


I was driving vehicle and came up to a stop sign, once I was clear to go I stepped on the gas heard a clunking sound and the car shut off.

2021 GMC YUKON XL

Filed Jun 16, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine stalled and the vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the fuel pump power control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V739000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The…

2022 GMC YUKON XL

Filed Jun 16, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 74 MPH uphill, the vehicle suddenly lost power and shut off. The vehicle became disabled in a travel lane of the interstate. The vehicle was towed by flatbed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer determined that the vehicle had experienced engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired because the failure was not covered under recall. The vehicle was associated with special coverage. The manufacturer…

2021 GMC YUKON XL

Filed Jun 12, 2026


Check engine light comes on and an alert says acceleration reduced dealer says the coolant control valve is bad but the engine never overheats but the fans are running max speed 100% of the time.

2023 GMC YUKON XL

Filed Jun 11, 2026


My wife and I were traveling to Denver CO to pick up my son and grandson from the airport. The engine started to make a very exaggerated rattle. We found a dealership near our motel where we took the vehicle to and were told not to drive home that the engine needed to be replaced. We had to arrange our own transportation for both us and the vehicle 8 hrs back to our home in Rapid City, SD where our local dealership replaced the engine. The vehicle had approximately 65,000 miles when this…

2023 GMC YUKON XL

Filed Jun 10, 2026


lost power going down highway and coasted to a stop on the side of the road. car was towed to a nearby gmc dealership and after inspection a new 6.2 motor is needed. I did not notice any warning signals when I lost power.

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.