2023 GMC Yukon XL problems
Owners have filed 287 complaints about the 2023 GMC Yukon XL with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 43.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 11.8%.
Complaints287
Crashes1
Fires0
Injuries23
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 43.9% · 126
Electrical system 11.8% · 34
Power train 11.1% · 32
Fuel/propulsion system 6.6% · 19
Unknown or other 5.9% · 17
Engine and engine cooling 3.8% · 11
Service brakes 2.8% · 8
Forward collision avoidance 2.8% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 1 describe a crash and 23 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the GMC Yukon XL in this data, 2023 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2015 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 279 in the last three years against 8 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 44,000 miles.
In owners' own words
At approximately 9,000 miles the engine started knocking. I took it to the dealer today and they called to confirm the engine and radiator needed to be replaced as there are metal shavings in the oil. I'm not sure if it is the 6.2L engine lifter issue or if this is something different, nonetheless, engine issues for GMC seem to be systemic based on quick research and seeing posts in forums and social media. Engine
The 2023 GMC Yukon had a complete loss of power and engine while driving 65 mph on a highway. The vehicle was unable to restart or be placed into neutral. No previous issues and no indications of failures. No fault codes or lights indicating any issues. Dealership informed me that the engine stopped working and gave an estimate of greater than 4 months for any replacement or repair. Engine
My wife was travelling down a two-lane road at 50mph when the engine suddenly shut off affecting steering. She was able to maneuver to the shoulder, but the vehicle would not restart. Could have been much worse. Had it towed to the dealer we purchased it from, and they informed us the engine had seized. There were no warning signs or dash lights indicating there may be an issue. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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