Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 GMC Yukon XL has 12 recalls, 169 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
12
Recalls
169
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V455000
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehic...
22V036000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehic...
20V792000
SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon ...
20V811000
SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Esc...
20V735000
SEATS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles. During general assembly, a repair...
21V739000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The ...
21V421000
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC...
21V190000
SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with t...
22V617000
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles eq...
22V827000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV ...
24V797000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Esc...
25V274000
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 1...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | ENGINE | engine failure from the connecting rod and/or crankshaft. There is a current recall for this and my ... |
| Mar 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Vehicle could not detect key fob, key fob had normal operation(lock, unlock, remote start, tailgate ... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | ENGINE | 2021 Yukon Denali 6.2L V8, 137k miles- engine failure—driving down road 55mph and engine light came ... |
| Feb 28, 2026 | ENGINE | Lifter failure, resulting in costly repairs and possible catastrophic engine failure while driving. ... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Phantom braking when moving forward after a stop. Dealer can’t replicate or diagnose it, therefore ... |
| Feb 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximate... |
| Feb 4, 2026 | ENGINE | Right as I was coming up on my powertrain warranty, I began to have lifter issues. I had two repairs... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Driver side mirror starts moving on its own without any physical buttons being pressed. Accident not... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | When driving at slow speed and wheels turning right or left you can hear a humming coming from the s... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | ENGINE | The car suddenly experienced engine failure while driving at highway speed (about 70 mph). The chec... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 12/16/25 (evening): Warnings began cycling across the screen: 1) Service ESC, 2) Vehicle Leveling fo... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving on a two lane road, my vehicle put itself into Neutral without me doing anything and ... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While driving my 2021 GMC Yukon XL, the vehicle unexpectedly lost acceleration. After lifting off th... |
| Dec 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I'm vehicle has experience both active recalls for similar model year but my VIN isn't listed as bee... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the gear shif... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | I experienced complete engine failure at around 76000 miles similar to a current engine recall for 2... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | On December 1, 2025 at around 5pm CST, my 2021 GMC Yukon XL started making a squeeling noise then st... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle indicated that the suspension system was disabled. Vehicle then lost power and disabled its... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Lifter failure with cylinder #6. Car violently shook prior to this failure. No engine lights or mess... |