2023 Gmc Yukon XL: owner complaints and recalls

Analysis of 187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.

187
Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
13
Injuries
57.8
Severity index

Severity index 57.8 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.

Among the 80 2023 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2023 Gmc Yukon XL ranks 37 of 80 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 54% of its model-year peers. See the full 2023 ranking.

What actually fails

ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE12365.8%
POWER TRAIN3217.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3217.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER168.6%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM168.6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING115.9%
SERVICE BRAKES94.8%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE84.3%

The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 123 of 187 complaints (65.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.

Complaints filed per year

2023: 42024: 112025: 1232026: 4923242526
YearComplaints
20234
202411
2025123
2026 (year to date)49

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
22V90300008/12/2022EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREGeneral 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) m
23V64200020/09/2023SUSPENSION:REARGeneral 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.
24V67400012/09/2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMPGeneral 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
25V27400024/04/2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALGeneral 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
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.