Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 GMC Yukon XL has 28 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
28
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding a serious and ongoing issue with my vehicle that... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The valve body failed on 6/4/25. This caused the car to have a sudden jerk and then suddenly deceler... |
| May 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | SUV appears to get stuck in gear or struggle shifting causing jerky behavior and erratic drivability... |
| May 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Driving 58 mph then felt like I slammed on my brakes out of no where then sped up on its own to 42 m... |
| May 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission jerking upon acceleration at all speeds. Reproduced and confirmed by the dealer to be a... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am formally requesting a complete refund for my vehicle. It has only 6,300 miles, and the remedy p... |
| Apr 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Multiple issues...I bought the vehicle in Oct. 2023 1. BRAND NEW.... First day I brought the vehicle... |