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
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 123 | 65.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 32 | 17.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 32 | 17.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 | 8.6% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 16 | 8.6% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 | 5.9% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 4.8% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 8 | 4.3% |
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
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 123 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 49 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V903000 | 08/12/2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 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) m |
| 23V642000 | 20/09/2023 | SUSPENSION:REAR | 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. |
| 24V674000 | 12/09/2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | 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 |
| 25V274000 | 24/04/2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | 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 |
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.