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Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated October 26, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.
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Recalls

1 total · 1 to confirm

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

Safety recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 26V304000 · May 2026

A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Owner complaints by system

21 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor
15

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 7premature wear 5
A recent report: The car stopped without warning in the middle of a very busy highway that could have caused an accident. The car had to be drug onto a wrecker because the wheels would not turn to be loaded on tow…
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The car stopped without warning in the middle of a very busy highway that could have caused an accident. The car had to be drug onto a wrecker because the wheels would not turn to be loaded on tow truck. Towed to dealership and have been advised that the engine will have to be replaced due to engine failure. The were no noises, alerts or notifications from the vehicle prior to immediately stopping in the middle of the highway. This is 2025 vehicle with 23k miles.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11765117 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor
2

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 2
A recent report: The car was purchased on 8/15/2026. On November 6th 2026 with 3051 miles on all the gauges, electronic dashboard, gps , climate controls, heads up display failed while car was in driving. There was…
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The car was purchased on 8/15/2026. On November 6th 2026 with 3051 miles on all the gauges, electronic dashboard, gps , climate controls, heads up display failed while car was in driving. There was no way to tell what speed the car was going, the gas level, rpms, engine temperature, etc. Navigation failed, Cruise control failed, I was unsure if the emergency braking system failed. The dealership responded there was over 27 error codes on the car computer. There was no way of knowing if the signal lights were working. There was no prior warning to this failure. The GMC service department at the dealership confirmed the failure and said it needed to replace the radio control module. It took 70 calendar days for a replacement module to be provided, and a new software patch was uploaded after several attempts. After the vehicle was repaired the dealership acknowledged that they have been seeing this problem. GM has failed to provide any other assistance.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11721834 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Minor
3

Most reports here involve loss of braking.

loss of braking 2unintended acceleration 1
A recent report: The image module system has completely failed and never worked in the Yukon. Then it would brake while still accelerating.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11708115 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that the rear passenger-side second-row seat failed to move or close. The contact was concerned about the warranty expiring soon. The vehicle…
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The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that the rear passenger-side second-row seat failed to move or close. The contact was concerned about the warranty expiring soon. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the seat needed to be replaced; however, the part was backordered and had not been delivered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11742935 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 21 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2025 and 2026, roughly 21 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.

How does it compare with other years? The 2025 has 21 complaints on file, fewer than the 2024 (70) and fewer than the 2026 (32). Of the 17 model years of the GMC Yukon XL we cover, the 2015 has the most (306). Older model years have had longer to collect complaints.