Gmc Yukon XL: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Gmc Yukon XL model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 44 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 50.0 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2021 | 201 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 26.9 Low | ENGINE |
| 2022 | 150 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 45.3 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2023 | 187 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 57.8 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2024 | 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 Low | ENGINE |
| 2025 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18.2 Low | ENGINE |
Across 6 model years, the 2023 Gmc Yukon XL carries the highest severity index (57.8, driven by engine), while the 2024 is the cleanest at 0.0.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.