Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 GMC Yukon XL has 37 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
37
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle passed previous recall for engine defect related to complete engine failure, GM switched oil... |
| Aug 30, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | PICO scope test #FDYZ295894391 on engine for recall #N252494003 engine , passed test. Drain oil fill... |
| Aug 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | As I was driving on the highway the engine stopped without warning. I was able to safely maneuver th... |
| Jul 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 2023 Yukon XL AT4 with 67k miles suddenly had lifters fail. GM service said cam scored & metal debri... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving about 70 mph in the express lanes, the vehicle suddenly lost power and drifted like it... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at ... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I own a 2023 GMC Yukon Denali. In Nov. 2023, at about 4,000 miles, the vehicle suffered a complete e... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2023 GMC Yukon XL 6.2L V8 experienced progressive engine defects starting in first year. At 7,445 mi... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transfercase was casuing the Yukon to serge when in auto mode. No codes warning lights were present... |
| Feb 28, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | driving 70mph on highway when engine suddenly failed. engine turned off and kicked into neutral. had... |
| Feb 28, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | i had taken care of the recall items in regards to the failing 6.2L engine. I was driving on the hig... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission surging. Transmission stays in one gear. |
| Jan 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On January 19, 2026, Recall 25V274 was performed on my vehicle, and this was not disclosed to me whe... |
| Jan 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Rear wheel lock up It took two Dealership is going through it's diagnosis but says it needs new valv... |
| Jan 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I am reporting a catastrophic engine failure involving my 2023 GMC Yukon XL Denali, which was subjec... |
| Jan 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Following a catastrophic engine failure in my 2023 GMC Yukon XL Denali, I discovered that the vehicl... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | High pressure fuel pump housing failed and filled the cabin with fumes. Rendered the the Yukon unsaf... |
| Nov 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While driving the vehicles went into limp mode with a transmission issue. Vehicle was towed to the d... |
| Oct 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On May 23, 2025, I purchased a 2023 GMC Yukon XL VIN: [XXX] from the GMC dealership. At the time o... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle has 56000 miles currently and at 47000 transmission had to be replaced due to defective valv... |