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GMC Yukon XL

Model years 1999–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2015, 2021, 2023. Fewest complaints: 1999, 2012, 2014.

2,440owner complaints
54recall campaigns
23,595service bulletins
28model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2015. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

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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.

0.0%1.1%2.3%’00’02’04’06’08’10’12’14’16’18’20’22’24’260.1%0.0%1.1%2.3%’00’03’06’09’12’15’18’21’24’260.1%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2026 Yukon XL38300 · 0
2025 Yukon XL281761 · 0
2024 Yukon XL7522620 · 0
2023 Yukon XLMost complaints22546122 · 0
2022 Yukon XL17349134 · 0
2021 Yukon XLMost complaints2291210492 · 1
2020 Yukon XL4726302 · 1
2019 Yukon XL6826334 · 0
2018 Yukon XL5628505 · 1
2017 Yukon XL147111167 · 0
2016 Yukon XL201313907 · 2
2015 Yukon XLMost complaints308220906 · 3
2014 Yukon XL11314822 · 0
2013 Yukon XL22415681 · 0
2012 Yukon XL13415260 · 0
2011 Yukon XL47314390 · 1
2010 Yukon XL28313491 · 0
2009 Yukon XL23512360 · 0
2008 Yukon XL69411422 · 1
2007 Yukon XL97410244 · 0
2006 Yukon XL1727161 · 0
2005 Yukon XL4255693 · 0
2004 Yukon XL8734995 · 2
2003 Yukon XL10234633 · 0
2002 Yukon XL9513465 · 1
2001 Yukon XL12043246 · 0
2000 Yukon XL6962816 · 0
199930100 · 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 yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2023100
2022510
2021810
20201232
201918113
2018810
20171633
20162043
20152570
20111971
2010922
20091030
200820122
200739198
20061796
2005392011
2004452416
2003623223
2002401815
200140219
20002093

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.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20262026 GMC YUKON XL SUV N/A 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9 %
20252025 GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9 %
20242024 GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9 %
20232023 GMC Yukon XL SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆0.0 %
20222022 GMC Yukon XL SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.2 %
20212021 GMC Yukon XL SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.2 %
20202020 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.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1011.28.910.2274
2025Yukon XL 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1011.59.710.7287
2024Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1011.28.710.1272
2023Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1011.28.710.1272
2022Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1011.28.710.1272
2021Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1011.38.610.1272
2020Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A615.710.513.4314
2019Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A615.710.513.4314
2018Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A615.110.413.0305
2017Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A615.110.413.0305
2016Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A615.110.413.0304
2015Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A614.910.112.7292
2014Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A616.011.113.8317
2013Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A616.011.113.8317
2012Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A616.011.113.8317
2011Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A616.111.213.9320
2010Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A616.111.313.9320
2009Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A616.711.514.4331
2008Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A416.411.514.2327
2007Yukon XL · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A416.411.514.2327

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).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20221Sweden2,900307 (WLTP)313
20201Germany2,765394 (NEDC)183

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.

26V304000 · Wheels14 May 2026 · 2025, 2026

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.

26V289000 · Power train7 May 2026 · 2018, 2019, 2026

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.

26V114000 · Equipment26 Feb 2026 · 2026

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.”

26V085000 · Power train13 Feb 2026 · 2022

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.

25V274000 · Engine and engine cooling24 Apr 2025 · 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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.

24V797000 · Power train24 Oct 2024 · 2021

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.

24V674000 · Service brakes, hydraulic12 Sept 2024 · 2023, 2024

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."

23V642000 · Suspension20 Sept 2023 · 2023

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.

22V903000 · Exterior lighting8 Dec 2022 · 2022, 2023

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."

22V827000 · Exterior lighting3 Nov 2022 · 2021

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."

22V617000 · Seat belts11 Aug 2022 · 2021, 2022

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.

22V036000 · Power train27 Jan 2022 · 2021

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