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GMC Yukon XL 2500

Data refreshed June 25, 2026

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Complaints

2,325

Active records

Recalls

57

Active records

TSBs

4,859

Active records

Filing history

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Reported severity

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

Deaths

2

Injuries

107

Crashes

78

Fires

14

Top reported issues — GMC Yukon XL 2500

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Operating state

791

Condition issue

607

Reporting mechanism

400

Lighting behavior

328

Engine behavior

317

Braking behavior

308

Performance issue

303

Noise

287

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

248

Driver assistance issue

187

Vibration/harshness

174

Fluid issue

154

Safety restraint issue

128

Electrical issue

98

Steering behavior

82

Starting behavior

76

Safety restraint behavior

53

Thermal issue

49

Powering on/off behavior

47

Infotainment behavior

42

Access/entry issue

39

HVAC behavior

35

Smell

29

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.

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.

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 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…

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.

2024 GMC YUKON XL

Filed Jun 10, 2026


2024 Engine failed while moving at 70mph out of state. De-accelerated rapid as I was changing lanes and was almost hit by two vehicles. Once of the interstate, I made it to the shoulder of an exit ramp that was a blind spot. Cars exiting to this ramp almost always had to veer to keep from hitting me. I purchased this vehicle in October 2024, never knew anything about a recall, was never disclosed to me about recalls. To this day, if I enter my VIN, there is no recall and I have never…

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Updated June 25, 2026. Refreshed nightly.