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2023 GMC Yukon reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2023 GMC Yukon has 239 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 50 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 4 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts, Lamp, and Rear.

2012 GMC Yukon
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Complaints

239

Per year

50

Recalls

4

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (155 of 239), then Powertrain (43) and Electrical system (28). The most filings arrived in 2025 (133 of 239). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Yukon has 179 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2024 has 174 complaints, 58 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer 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. 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 (239 total)

Engine
155
Powertrain
43
Electrical system
28
Fuel and propulsion system
15
Engine and engine cooling
14
Service brakes
10
Speed control
7
Forward collision avoidance
6
Back-over prevention
5
Steering
5
Visibility and wipers
5
Structure
3
Exterior lighting
2
Seat belts
2
Seats
2
Carry handle, shell, and base
1
Chest clip, buckle, and harness
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Insert and padding
1
Lane departure
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Tires
1
Traction control
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

72023920241332025902026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My vehicle was subject to the GM recall involving the 6.2L L87 engine. The dealer completed the required recall inspection, determined that the engine passed, and performed the prescribed remedy for passing vehicles,…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-23
  • "ENGINE SEIZED UP ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER RECALL WAS PERFORMED. I NEARLY AVOIDED A WRECKED GETTING IT OFF THE ROAD. I HAD TO WAIT OVER 5 HOURS FOR GM TO TOW ME THEN ENDED UP HAVING IT TOWED MYSELF. NOW THE CAR IS AT THE…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-22
  • "Local mechanic doing service stated that rust has become significant and not normal. Covers most of the underbody, frame and components."
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-22
  • "Vehicle passed the recall inspection and service information was updated to reflect new engine oil viscosity requirements. Now just a few months later we experienced an issue and are told the engine needs replaced as…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-17
  • "Heard a ticking sound whenever I was driving down the street then all of the sudden it got louder & SUV suddenly put itself into neutral. I was barely able to pull onto side of road to try and switch gears when hazard…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-17

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 GMC Yukon SUV 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2023 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 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
Yukon two-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 21 27 23 MPG $4100
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 15 20 17 MPG $3800
Yukon four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 18 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 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 19 16 MPG $5000
Yukon XL two-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 21 27 23 MPG $4100
Yukon XL four-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $4300
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 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 18 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 2023 GMC Yukon reliable?

The 2023 GMC Yukon has 239 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 50 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 4 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts, Lamp, and Rear.

What are common problems with a 2023 GMC Yukon?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (155 of 239), then Powertrain (43) and Electrical system (28). The most filings arrived in 2025 (133 of 239). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

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

The 2022 Yukon has 179 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2024 has 174 complaints, 58 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 GMC Yukon been recalled?

The 2023 GMC Yukon 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?

Owners have filed 239 complaints about the 2023 GMC Yukon with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 GMC Yukon get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 GMC Yukon is 18.4 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).