Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2015. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon XL | 38 | 3 |
| 2025 Yukon XL | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 Yukon XL | 75 | 2 |
| 2023 Yukon XLMost complaints | 225 | 4 |
| 2022 Yukon XL | 173 | 4 |
| 2021 Yukon XLMost complaints | 229 | 12 |
| 2020 Yukon XL | 47 | 2 |
| 2019 Yukon XL | 68 | 2 |
| 2018 Yukon XL | 56 | 2 |
| 2017 Yukon XL | 147 | 1 |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 201 | 3 |
| 2015 Yukon XLMost complaints | 308 | 2 |
| 2014 Yukon XL | 11 | 3 |
| 2013 Yukon XL | 22 | 4 |
| 2012 Yukon XL | 13 | 4 |
| 2011 Yukon XL | 47 | 3 |
| 2010 Yukon XL | 28 | 3 |
| 2009 Yukon XL | 23 | 5 |
| 2008 Yukon XL | 69 | 4 |
| 2007 Yukon XL | 97 | 4 |
| 2006 Yukon XL | 17 | 2 |
| 2005 Yukon XL | 42 | 5 |
| 2004 Yukon XL | 87 | 3 |
| 2003 Yukon XL | 102 | 3 |
| 2002 Yukon XL | 95 | 1 |
| 2001 Yukon XL | 120 | 4 |
| 2000 Yukon XL | 69 | 6 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine697
- Electrical system340
- Power train316
- Exterior lighting285
- Service brakes236
- Unknown or other213
- Air bags196
- Fuel/propulsion system105
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 473 Yukon XL vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 207 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 | 12 | 3 |
| 2019 | 18 | 11 |
| 2018 | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 | 16 | 3 |
| 2016 | 20 | 4 |
| 2015 | 25 | 7 |
| 2011 | 19 | 7 |
| 2010 | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 | 20 | 12 |
| 2007 | 39 | 19 |
| 2006 | 17 | 9 |
| 2005 | 39 | 20 |
| 2004 | 45 | 24 |
| 2003 | 62 | 32 |
| 2002 | 40 | 18 |
| 2001 | 40 | 21 |
| 2000 | 20 | 9 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 7 model-year variants; 2 of 7 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 GMC YUKON XL SUV N/A 4WD | ★★★★★ | 21.9 % |
| 2025 | 2025 GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | 21.9 % |
| 2024 | 2024 GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 21.9 % |
| 2023 | 2023 GMC Yukon XL SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 GMC Yukon XL SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 21.2 % |
| 2021 | 2021 GMC Yukon XL SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 21.2 % |
| 2020 | 2020 GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 20.4 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 20 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.1–14.4 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.2 | 8.9 | 10.2 |
| 2025 | Yukon XL 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.5 | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| 2024 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.2 | 8.7 | 10.1 |
| 2023 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.2 | 8.7 | 10.1 |
| 2022 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.2 | 8.7 | 10.1 |
| 2021 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.3 | 8.6 | 10.1 |
| 2020 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.7 | 10.5 | 13.4 |
| 2019 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.7 | 10.5 | 13.4 |
| 2018 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.1 | 10.4 | 13.0 |
| 2017 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.1 | 10.4 | 13.0 |
| 2016 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.1 | 10.4 | 13.0 |
| 2015 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.9 | 10.1 | 12.7 |
| 2014 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.0 | 11.1 | 13.8 |
| 2013 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.0 | 11.1 | 13.8 |
| 2012 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.0 | 11.1 | 13.8 |
| 2011 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.1 | 11.2 | 13.9 |
| 2010 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.1 | 11.3 | 13.9 |
| 2009 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.7 | 11.5 | 14.4 |
| 2008 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.4 | 11.5 | 14.2 |
| 2007 | Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.4 | 11.5 | 14.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
New registrations in Europe
2 new GMC Yukon XL cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2020 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Sweden (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 307 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1 | 394 (NEDC) |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
54 campaigns cover the Yukon XL; the latest 12 are below.
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
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.
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.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
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."
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.
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."
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV 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."
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.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.
NHTSA recalls