Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2026 GMC Yukon XL has 3 recalls, 19 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
19
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 23, 2026
26V114000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
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WHEELS:HUB
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Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2026 GMC YUKON XL SUV N/A 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | ENGINE | Car Engine stopped , shut down on I 475 South Macon GA at 70 mph in left lane. Had to coast to right... |
| May 2, 2026 | ENGINE | Catastrophic engine failure of 3.0l Diesel engine with only 2000 miles on it. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2026 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while parked and occupied in the vehicle or... |
| Apr 18, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was on the Highway and had the vehicle on cruise control, the super cruise was not available the e... |
| Mar 22, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine failed with just 3,633 miles. Covert GMC is replacing the entire engine. |
| Mar 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On 3/14/26, on I-75 in Troy, Michigan at 70mph the vehicle, with 4000k miles on the odometer complet... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine lost power, making noises that sounded like an exhaust leak. Had vehicle towed to dealership.... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | ENGINE | 2026 GMC Yukon XL Denali, VIN [XXX] , 6.2L V8 L87 engine. At 3,168 miles, vehicle developed rough id... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | WHEELS | I am submitting supplemental information regarding Complaint #11716907 involving a 2026 GMC Yukon XL... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am submitting this complaint to report a safety defect involving a 2026 GMC Yukon XL AT4 equipped ... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | SEATS | Seat emblem (Denali) pulls and rips out hair while sitting in seat. |
| Feb 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | In the 2026 Yukons, almost all physical buttons have been replaced by the giant center touchscreen. ... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | ENGINE | On [XXX], I was driving on the highway with my family in the vehicle and the check engine light came... |
| Jan 25, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle has 2200 miles, equipped with the Diesel engine and failed at a red light. GM has to install... |
| Jan 19, 2026 | ENGINE | Purchased brand new vehicle 2026 XL Denali, hadn’t even had my first oil change, and had a complete ... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Vehicle engine stopped working at 5200 miles. Was driving on highway and immediately stopped. Vehicl... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2026 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was ... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Infotainment screen which controls the A/C, heating, defrost, cameras and all other info for the... |
| Oct 31, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | This issue affects all vehicles in the GMC lineup. The forward collision alert system is so sensiti... |