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2023 GMC Yukon XL Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2023 GMC Yukon XL, and owners have filed 219 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
219
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
16–23
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 2023 GMC Yukon XL

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 25V274000 Reported 597,571 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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…

    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…

  2. Software (service brakes) and lamp (service brakes)

    NHTSA 24V674000 Reported 449,671 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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…

    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…

  3. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 23V642000 Reported 189 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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…

  4. Software (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 22V903000 Reported 740,108 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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,…

    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…

219 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2023 GMC Yukon XL have filed 219 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 13 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 46,145 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 123 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Driving when vehicle locked up, engine stopped, lost all power steering and ability to control. Ended up stranded in the middle of the road unable to move it out of roadway”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 3, 2026 · Engine

“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a bystander warned the contact that there was smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The check engine”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 29, 2026 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2023 GMC Yukon (Yukon 2WD, Yukon 4WD, Yukon XL 2WD, Yukon XL 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16–23 mpg
City / Highway14–21 / 18–27
FuelDiesel, Premium, Regular
EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine6/8 cyl, 3/5.3/6.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spd

Compare GMC Yukon XL model years

Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Yukon XL model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1999 GMC Yukon XL03
2000 GMC Yukon XL669
2001 GMC Yukon XL4120
2002 GMC Yukon XL195
2003 GMC Yukon XL3102
2004 GMC Yukon XL387
2005 GMC Yukon XL542
2006 GMC Yukon XL217
2007 GMC Yukon XL497
2008 GMC Yukon XL469
2009 GMC Yukon XL523
2010 GMC Yukon XL328
2011 GMC Yukon XL347
2012 GMC Yukon XL413
2013 GMC Yukon XL422
2014 GMC Yukon XL311
2015 GMC Yukon XL2307
2016 GMC Yukon XL3201
2017 GMC Yukon XL1147
2018 GMC Yukon XL253
2019 GMC Yukon XL268
2020 GMC Yukon XL247
2021 GMC Yukon XL12227
2022 GMC Yukon XL4169
2023 GMC Yukon XL4219
2024 GMC Yukon XL270
2025 GMC Yukon XL128
2026 GMC Yukon XL336

Checking a specific 2023 GMC Yukon XL

How do I know if my 2023 GMC Yukon XL has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2023 GMC Yukon XL; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V903000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.