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2022 GMC Yukon reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 GMC Yukon holds 179 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 12 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Yukon years here — over the median of the other years, which is 8. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Control module, software, Tank, and Internal engine parts.

2012 GMC Yukon
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Complaints

179

Per year

12

Recalls

5

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (107 of 179), then Electrical system (31) and Powertrain (29). The most filings arrived in 2025 (73 of 179). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Yukon has 329 complaints, 17 per year, and the 2023 has 239 complaints, 50 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. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

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 diesel fuel system, storage, tank 2025-09-18 · NHTSA campaign 25V619000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.
Remedy Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 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 N252512770. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 18, 2025.
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 (179 total)

Engine
107
Electrical system
31
Powertrain
29
Engine and engine cooling
13
Fuel and propulsion system
11
Suspension
7
Steering
6
Forward collision avoidance
5
Lane departure
4
Visibility and wipers
4
Air bags
3
Back-over prevention
3
Fuel system, gasoline
3
Exterior lighting
2
Seat belts
2
Service brakes
2
Speed control
2
Structure
2
Air brakes
1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Seats
1
Visibility
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

82022152023122024732025712026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts;…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-09-10
  • "Persistent lifter/valvetrain tapping noise, particularly around 1,500 RPM. 2022 Yukon 88,000 miles. Engine consumes more than 2 quarts of oil in between oil changes. Was told by dealer in the past that this was in…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-05
  • "The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn at an intersection, the vehicle lost automotive power while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to a…"
    Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2026-09-04
  • "Sunday XXX, we were riding in our 2022 Yukon Denali with my wife driving on [XXX] at the speed limit of 75 mph when the vehicle stumbled for a moment then returned to normal operation... a few seconds later the engine…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-03
  • "My engine has failed twice. I am now on my third engine. The vehicle stalled while driving on a highway, was in the shop for nearly 3 months and was "fixed" with same 6.2 engine. Eight months later it stalled again was…"
    Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-01

NHTSA crash ratings

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

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Yukon two-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 20 16 MPG $5000
Yukon two-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 21 27 23 MPG $4100
Yukon two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
Yukon two-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 20 16 MPG $5000
Yukon two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
Yukon four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 19 16 MPG $5000
Yukon four-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $4300
Yukon four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 19 16 MPG $4050
Yukon four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
Yukon four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 19 16 MPG $5000
Yukon XL two-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 19 16 MPG $5000
Yukon XL two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
Yukon XL two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
Yukon XL two-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 21 27 23 MPG $4100
Yukon XL two-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 19 16 MPG $5000
Yukon XL four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 19 16 MPG $5000
Yukon XL four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 19 16 MPG $4050
Yukon XL four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 15 19 16 MPG $4050
Yukon XL four-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $4300
Yukon XL four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 19 16 MPG $5000

Specs and fitment

T1XX generation, 2021–present
Body styles SUV
Oil dexosD 0W-20 (V8 per manual) , 8 qt capacity
Tire size 275/60R20, 275/50R22, 265/65R18 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 8,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 24V674000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that 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.". Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. 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. When NHTSA lists multiple GM nameplates in one campaign, the published unit count is shared across them.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 GMC Yukon reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 GMC Yukon holds 179 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 12 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Yukon years here — over the median of the other years, which is 8. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Control module, software, Tank, and Internal engine parts.

What are common problems with a 2022 GMC Yukon?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (107 of 179), then Electrical system (31) and Powertrain (29). The most filings arrived in 2025 (73 of 179). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

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

The 2021 Yukon has 329 complaints, 17 per year, and the 2023 has 239 complaints, 50 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 GMC Yukon been recalled?

The 2022 GMC Yukon has 5 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?

Owners have filed 179 complaints about the 2022 GMC Yukon with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 GMC Yukon get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 GMC Yukon is 17.6 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a GMC Yukon use?

US Yukon manuals specify dexos-approved oil for your engine in the maintenance schedule.

What does NHTSA recall 13V-342 cover on the GMC Yukon?

NHTSA safety recall 13V342000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that general Motors is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured July 9, 2013, through July 22, 2013; and 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013,…

What generation is the 2013 GMC Yukon?

K2XX generation (2012-2014).