2022 GMC Yukon XL reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2022 GMC Yukon XL has 166 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 6 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Yukon XL years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Control module, software, Internal engine parts, and Lighting control module, software.

2015 GMC Yukon XL — Photo by Kevauto, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

166

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (108 of 166), then Powertrain (30) and Electrical system (20). The most filings arrived in 2025 (89 of 166). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Yukon XL has 225 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2023 has 216 complaints, 46 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 GMC Yukon XL. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (4)

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, control module, software 2026-02-13 · NHTSA campaign 26V085000

Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.

Remedy Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.

Recall engine and cooling, engine, internal engine parts 2025-04-24 · NHTSA campaign 25V274000

Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Remedy Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

Recall exterior lighting, lighting control module, software 2022-12-08 · NHTSA campaign 22V903000

Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

Recall seat belts, critical fasteners 2022-08-11 · NHTSA campaign 22V617000

Summary General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.

Remedy Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.

Complaints by component (166 total)

Engine

108

Powertrain

Electrical system

Engine and engine cooling

Fuel and propulsion system

Service brakes

Air bags

Forward collision avoidance

Speed control

Steering

Suspension

Back-over prevention

Equipment

Exterior lighting

Fuel system, gasoline

Lane departure

Seats

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact's [XXX] was inside the vehicle during the failure. The…"
Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2026-09-21
"The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the local service center, the mechanic discovered that the oil level was extremely low and determined that the vehicle had…"
Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-09-17
"The transmission went out on my 2022 GMC Yukon XL. The GMC dealership identified the part needing to be replaced is the Transmission Valve Body. This is the exact part that GM Internal Recall Number N252536750NHTSA…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-17
"This email is a continuation of complaint # 11760621 that I filled on August 29th 2026. The vehicle was authorized by General Motors to have the engine replaced and the Service Department at the GMC Dealer informed that…"
Engine · filed 2026-09-12
"I think it is a transmission type of failure. I'm not sure of the exact mechanical specifics. While putting the vehicle in reverse, driving and or accelerating it feels like the transmission is locking up and then…"
Powertrain, Speed control, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-09

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2022 GMC Yukon XL SUV 2WD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars
2022 GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

T1XX generation, 2021–present

Body styles SUV

Oil 0W-20 (5.3L and 6.2L gas; confirm diesel viscosity in manual) , 8 qt capacity

Tire size 265/65R18, 275/60R20, 275/50R22 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Owner complaints for the 2021 launch year concentrate on the engine. Safety recall 21V-739 covers certain 2021 Yukon XL vehicles among other GM full-size SUVs: the fuel-pump power control module can fail or run intermittently and stall the engine; dealers replace that module. Safety recall 21V-455 covers certain 2021 Yukon XL vehicles among the same family: software can lose power-steering assist at startup or while driving; dealers or an OTA update the power-steering module software. Safety recall 22V-036 covers certain 2021 Yukon XL vehicles among other GM SUVs whose rear driveshaft parts may not have been heat-treated properly and can fail, causing sudden loss of drive; dealers replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies. Safety recall 25V-274 covers certain 2021-2024 Yukon XL vehicles with the 6.2L V8 among other GM trucks and SUVs: connecting-rod or crankshaft manufacturing defects can damage or fail the engine; dealers inspect and repair or replace the engine, or for trucks that pass inspection change oil viscosity and related items as stated in the campaign.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 GMC Yukon XL reliable?

What are common problems with a 2022 GMC Yukon XL?

Is the 2022 GMC Yukon XL more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2022 GMC Yukon XL been recalled?

The 2022 GMC Yukon XL has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 GMC Yukon XL?

Owners have filed 166 complaints about the 2022 GMC Yukon XL with NHTSA.

What oil does a GMC Yukon XL take?

0W-20 for the common 5.3L and 6.2L gas engines on both K2XX (2015-2020) and T1XX (2021-on). Confirm diesel viscosity in the manual if equipped.

What does safety recall 21V-739 cover on 2021 Yukon XL?

Certain 2021 Yukon XL vehicles among other GM full-size SUVs: the fuel-pump power control module can fail or run intermittently and stall the engine; dealers replace that module.

When did the T1XX Yukon XL generation start?

Model year 2021 (after K2XX 2015-2020).