Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 GMC Yukon XL has 12 recalls, 188 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
12
Recalls
188
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 19, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | ENGINE | I took my GMC Yukon in for a recall. They changed the oil, programmed my module, changed the cap, an... |
| May 4, 2026 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle has experienced recurring suspension, drivability, and pulling issues associated with th... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS | When turning on the car, a message pops up on the dash and will not go away. Dashboard says “ servic... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle drove normally earlier in the day with no major drivability concerns. Later, reverse gea... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | ENGINE | Our 2021 GMC Yukon XL with the 6.2L engine suffered a catastrophic failure requiring the engine to b... |
| Apr 18, 2026 | ENGINE | We brought vehicle in while still in warranty complaining of rough running engine and dealership sai... |
| Apr 12, 2026 | ENGINE | I previously opened NHTSA Complaint Number11637208 on January 20, 2025 regarding the internal engine... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, th... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while accelerating approximately 35 - ... |
| Apr 4, 2026 | ENGINE | I was driving my yukon xl with my family and as I was coming to a stop at a stop light my Yukon star... |
| Apr 3, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | *gas tank had become partially dislodged from the undercarriage. *Entire family was in vehicle at ti... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH and... |
| Mar 29, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | March 29th 2026 my 2021 Yukon XL engine stalled while driving at 45mph (No prior warning lamps or me... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | ENGINE | Without any warning, the V8 L87 6.2 liter engine suddenly seized up, began shaking with significant ... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, th... |
| 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 ... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The forward collission system continues to perform phantom braking while driving in traffic resultin... |
| Feb 28, 2026 | ENGINE | Lifter failure, resulting in costly repairs and possible catastrophic engine failure while driving. ... |