Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 GMC Yukon XL has 38 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.
38
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 14, 2026
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...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 - ... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, th... |
| Feb 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximate... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle experienced a major engine failure involving the 6.2L engine. The failure appeared sudde... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I have 60k miles on my 2021 yukon xl denali. the transmission went out in it in January. i have it i... |
| 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... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Lifter failure with cylinder #6. Car violently shook prior to this failure. No engine lights or mess... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Routine oil change by professional local mechanic. Upon completion we were told that the vehicle wou... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Lifters failed |
| Aug 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Vehicle Information Make: GMC Model: Yukon XL Denali Year: 2021 VIN: [XXX] 1. What component or s... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The Yukon has stopped while driving twice. The check engine light came on, the dealership says ther... |
| Jul 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 speed transmission It’s been at the dealer for a month and they checked it today. Same issues... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2021 GMC Yukon XL Denali is part of the April 2025 recall for the 6.2L V8 engine defect. The deal... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle shuddered... |
| May 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Driving at 55MPH and suddenly the car starts to shack and warning/notification lights copme up on th... |
| May 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission issue - 2021 Yukon XL broke down 5/6/25 while driving with 2 of our children in the veh... |
| May 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I am writing to formally report a serious issue with my 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The vehicle has developed... |