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2026 GMC Yukon XL Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2026 GMC Yukon XL, and owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
36
owner complaints to NHTSA
16–23
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2026 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. Hub (wheels)

    NHTSA 26V304000 Reported 2,457 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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.

    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…

  2. Transfer case (4-wheel drive) (power train) Do not drive

    NHTSA 26V289000 Reported 66 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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…

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18,…

  3. Owners/service/other manual (equipment)

    NHTSA 26V114000 Reported 5,861 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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,…

    Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer…

36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2026 GMC Yukon XL have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,613 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 33 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“I’m of average stature at 5’ 9” and when seated in the driver’s seat of my 2026 GMC Yukon Denali XL my left eyeball cannot see the switch to activate the four way hazard flashers because the steering”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2026 · Unknown or other

“Total Engine failure. This is the second time. The vehicle had under 2000 miles when the first engine failure happened and left us sitting on the Turnpike. Very unsafe!! We were assured we received a”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 1, 2026 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2026 GMC Yukon (Yukon 2WD, Yukon 4WD, Yukon XL 2WD, Yukon XL 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16–23 mpg
City / Highway14–21 / 18–26
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 2026 GMC Yukon XL

How do I know if my 2026 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2026 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 26V114000).

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.