https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the GMC Yukon XL. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:10:01 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#recall-26V114000-gmc-gmc-yukon-xl-2026 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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, Tah https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2178445 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was test driving the vehicle after some and as I was test, driving it, the steering lot up on me. Luckily, I was entering a residential area when it occurred down the street from my residency; in which I was able to drive it to my residency, during that short ride, you could smell a burning smell coming out along with some crackling noises. I had to get the vehicle towed a week later to the mech https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2178446 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was test driving the vehicle after some and as I was test, driving it, the steering lot up on me. Luckily, I was entering a residential area when it occurred down the street from my residency; in which I was able to drive it to my residency, during that short ride, you could smell a burning smell coming out along with some crackling noises. I had to get the vehicle towed a week later to the mech https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2178432 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Onstar connectivity module failed after dealer updates. The onstar module controls super cruise hands free driving. Module can fail during use causing accident. Vehicle did not display any warning on display screen. Vehicle is available for inspection. GMC dealer confirmed onstar module failure and is waiting on part delivery for replacement. Several searches in online forums confirm this is an is https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2178433 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Onstar connectivity module failed after dealer updates. The onstar module controls super cruise hands free driving. Module can fail during use causing accident. Vehicle did not display any warning on display screen. Vehicle is available for inspection. GMC dealer confirmed onstar module failure and is waiting on part delivery for replacement. Several searches in online forums confirm this is an is https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2177931 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Engine failure occurred while transferring passengers in a busy road. The vehicle started making noises at first I thought it was a belt that might have been going bad. I looked at all the gages which did not indicate any issues with the battery or oil pressure or any vital issues that might show and merged to the right lane. Less than 2 miles down the road engine shut off and I was able to coast https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2178119 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure was a consistent failure. No warning lights were illuminated. The message "Press START Again" was displayed, and the contact restarted the vehicle, and the message "Engine Oil HOT" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2177524 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon XL. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly went into LIMP Mode, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to accelerate to exceed 30 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission valve body had failed and needed to be replaced. T https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2177483 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was on the interstate and when I was passing a vehicle in the middle lane the engine lost power, shifted to N. I tried going back to drive it would not shift. Stopped the suv and tried restarting it. When I pushed on the brake and tried to start it the whole vehicle would loose power to all my screens. I had this vehicle towed in back in September 2025 due to not cranking over when starting. The https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2177512 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2023 Yukon Denali XL 6.2l: GM oil change recall performed (October 2025) and GMC dealership noted no issues. Prior to recall oil change, at aprox 5k miles interval (45K total miles), check engine oil light on dash and was over 1 quart low. Next oil change at aprox 50K miles, no check engine light came on, but certified mechanic drained and measure oil level, 1.5 quarts low. Engine often sounds od https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2177513 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2023 Yukon Denali XL 6.2l: GM oil change recall performed (October 2025) and GMC dealership noted no issues. Prior to recall oil change, at aprox 5k miles interval (45K total miles), check engine oil light on dash and was over 1 quart low. Next oil change at aprox 50K miles, no check engine light came on, but certified mechanic drained and measure oil level, 1.5 quarts low. Engine often sounds od https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2177514 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2023 Yukon Denali XL 6.2l: GM oil change recall performed (October 2025) and GMC dealership noted no issues. Prior to recall oil change, at aprox 5k miles interval (45K total miles), check engine oil light on dash and was over 1 quart low. Next oil change at aprox 50K miles, no check engine light came on, but certified mechanic drained and measure oil level, 1.5 quarts low. Engine often sounds od https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2176741 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, and while the vehicle was idling, the engine was running rough. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light illuminated and flashed on the instrument panel. While driving to the dealer, the vehicle hesitated, while https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2176261 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT GM released a special warranty for the coolant control valve. My vin number does not qualify but it is currently at the dealership getting replaced because it failed. I don't understand how the same exact vehicle with a different Vin qualifies but mine does not. I am within the time frame and mileage of their warranty for their special coverage but because my vin isn't on the list I don't get the https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2176387 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ****This complaint is an addendum to ODI Complaint #11715415 **** This report updates the prior complaint to reflect complete engine seizure and pending engine replacement following post-repair loss of propulsion. I respectfully request that NHTSA include my vehicle’s failure in its ongoing evaluations related to L87 engine failures, including Recall 25V-274, Engineering Analysis EA25007, and Re https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2176388 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ****This complaint is an addendum to ODI Complaint #11715415 **** This report updates the prior complaint to reflect complete engine seizure and pending engine replacement following post-repair loss of propulsion. I respectfully request that NHTSA include my vehicle’s failure in its ongoing evaluations related to L87 engine failures, including Recall 25V-274, Engineering Analysis EA25007, and Re https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2175919 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle has been in 16 times since I bought it the most recent incident is for the engine which started about six months ago. It’s been in since then for other issues concurrently with this one it hesitates like it’s getting stuck in sand before it wants to go first the mechanic told me he didn’t sense it but the thermostat was stuck open so they fix that. Second time it went in they thought it https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2175920 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle has been in 16 times since I bought it the most recent incident is for the engine which started about six months ago. It’s been in since then for other issues concurrently with this one it hesitates like it’s getting stuck in sand before it wants to go first the mechanic told me he didn’t sense it but the thermostat was stuck open so they fix that. Second time it went in they thought it https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2175921 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle has been in 16 times since I bought it the most recent incident is for the engine which started about six months ago. It’s been in since then for other issues concurrently with this one it hesitates like it’s getting stuck in sand before it wants to go first the mechanic told me he didn’t sense it but the thermostat was stuck open so they fix that. Second time it went in they thought it https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2175930 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT POST-RECALL 25V274 ( & EA25007, EA25001) EXHAUST INTRUSION WITH CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD Following the complete engine replacement under GM recall N252494000, my vehicle has developed a severe and persistent exhaust intrusion that allows toxic exhaust fumes, including carbon monoxide (CO), to enter the passenger cabin. CO levels have measured a peak of 83 PPM and consistent reading between https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2175931 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT POST-RECALL 25V274 ( & EA25007, EA25001) EXHAUST INTRUSION WITH CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD Following the complete engine replacement under GM recall N252494000, my vehicle has developed a severe and persistent exhaust intrusion that allows toxic exhaust fumes, including carbon monoxide (CO), to enter the passenger cabin. CO levels have measured a peak of 83 PPM and consistent reading between https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2175249 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint to report a safety defect involving a 2026 GMC Yukon XL AT4 equipped with the GM Brembo brake upgrade. The vehicle is sold as equipped with a full-size spare tire; however, the spare tire/wheel supplied cannot be mounted due to interference from the brake calipers. This incompatibility was discovered only after a flat tire event on [XXX], during which the vehicle co https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2175263 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On [XXX], I was driving on the highway with my family in the vehicle and the check engine light came on, then it started running roughly. I headed off the highway on an exit ramp and the engine died about halfway down the ramp. It wouldn't restart after that. This happened about an hour away from my house in Painesville, OH. I live in Erie, PA. I had to tow it to the nearest GMC dealer. They https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2175093 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 12/22/2025 I took my 2023 GMC Yukon in for the L87 recall. After receiving information that my vehicle passed the recall they told me that the oil would be change to from OW-20 to OW-40 and that my oil changes would go up in price (double the price) due to the oil being a high performance oil. On 01/05/26 exactly two weeks and 616 miles later our engine and lights completely stopped working whi https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2175113 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Purchased brand new vehicle 2026 XL Denali, hadn’t even had my first oil change, and had a complete engine failure in the middle of the road. Prior to engine failure, car ran fine without an issue - so failure came out of nowhere. Towed, where GMC and dealer determined entire engine needed to be replaced. GMC did cover and dealer did install a new engine. However: 1. I was out of a vehicle for a https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2174698 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On two separate occasions, while driving at approximately 60 mph on New York parkways, my vehicle unexpectedly shifted into neutral and lost power without warning. During the first incident, a message appeared instructing me to “press start to continue.” I was able to restart the vehicle and drive home. Two days later, the same failure occurred again under similar conditions. This time, after pul https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2174659 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a catastrophic engine failure involving my 2023 GMC Yukon XL Denali, which was subject to a GM-issued recall related to engine failure. On January 10, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., while traveling at highway speed (approximately 65+ mph) on a multi-lane highway, the engine suddenly failed without warning, resulting in a complete loss of power. I was forced to make immediate eva https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2174660 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a catastrophic engine failure involving my 2023 GMC Yukon XL Denali, which was subject to a GM-issued recall related to engine failure. On January 10, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., while traveling at highway speed (approximately 65+ mph) on a multi-lane highway, the engine suddenly failed without warning, resulting in a complete loss of power. I was forced to make immediate eva https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2174661 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a catastrophic engine failure involving my 2023 GMC Yukon XL Denali, which was subject to a GM-issued recall related to engine failure. On January 10, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., while traveling at highway speed (approximately 65+ mph) on a multi-lane highway, the engine suddenly failed without warning, resulting in a complete loss of power. I was forced to make immediate eva https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-yukon-xl#complaint-2174665 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Following a catastrophic engine failure in my 2023 GMC Yukon XL Denali, I discovered that the vehicle could not be shifted into neutral once the engine failed. This prevented the vehicle from being moved out of traffic if it had stopped in an active lane. The inability to place the vehicle into neutral after a loss-of-power event creates a serious safety hazard, particularly on high-speed roadway