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2023 GMC Yukon XL reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Yukon XL over 4 years — 46 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 10 Yukon XL years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts, Lamp, and Rear.

2015 GMC Yukon XL
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Complaints

216

Per year

46

Recalls

4

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (144 of 216), then Powertrain (38) and Electrical system (35). The most filings arrived in 2025 (123 of 216). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 5 that report an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Yukon XL has 166 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2024 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 GMC Yukon XL. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

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 hydraulic brakes, low brake fluid warning, lamp 2024-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V674000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
Recall suspension, rear 2023-09-20 · NHTSA campaign 23V642000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
Remedy Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. 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 N232415910.
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.

Complaints by component (216 total)

Engine
144
Powertrain
38
Electrical system
35
Fuel and propulsion system
20
Engine and engine cooling
11
Forward collision avoidance
9
Service brakes
8
Visibility and wipers
8
Speed control
7
Steering
4
Back-over prevention
3
Air bags
2
Hydraulic brakes
2
Lane departure
2
Seats
2
Structure
2
Suspension
2
Wheels
2
Child seat
1
Exterior lighting
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

5

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

420231120241232025782026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "While driving in heavy rain, the wipers failed and stopped working. Turning on and off the car did not re-set or help the wipers to work. Hugely dangerous. Dealership trying to charge me a huge sum to fix what should be…"
    Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-09-24
  • "This is an ongoing problem from date of purchase, before the normal oil change time the low oil light comes on. When i check the oil dip stick it is in fact low. I have to add at least 2 qts of oil to get it to the…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-23
  • "I had the recall remedy of the v8 completed. They said it only required thicker oil which now lowers fuel economy and costs more for oil changes. After the recall, the engine still makes a knocking sound"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-22
  • "On September 17, 2026, and again on September 20, 2026 (three separate occurrences the same day), while operating my 2023 GMC Yukon XL in rain, the windshield wipers momentarily stopped functioning while set to…"
    Exterior lighting, Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-09-21
  • "As I was driving on the highway the engine stopped without warning. I was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder, but it took me a minute to figure out what happened. There were no engine warning lights in…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-16

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 GMC Yukon XL SUV 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2023 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 2023 GMC Yukon XL reliable?

Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Yukon XL over 4 years — 46 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 10 Yukon XL years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts, Lamp, and Rear.

What are common problems with a 2023 GMC Yukon XL?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (144 of 216), then Powertrain (38) and Electrical system (35). The most filings arrived in 2025 (123 of 216). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 5 that report an injury.

Is the 2023 GMC Yukon XL more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Yukon XL has 166 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2024 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 GMC Yukon XL been recalled?

The 2023 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 2023 GMC Yukon XL?

Owners have filed 216 complaints about the 2023 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).