2025 GMC YUKON XL

1 recalls, 42 complaints - 5/5 safety rating

WHEELS:HUB

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or defor... Read more

Consequence

A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number fo... Read more

2,457 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Complaint Statistics

42 total complaints 4 crashes 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN	7
ENGINE	7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	3
STEERING	3
SERVICE BRAKES	2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST	1
SUSPENSION	1

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

The engine needed to be replaced with just over 2,000 miles.

Incident date: Aug 21, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that there was a catastrophic... Read more

Incident date: Jun 28, 2026

Engine (L87) blew up on I-80 in passing lane with no warning 14,635 miles. Almost got hit by several cars trying to get off the interstate. Sat alongside the road for 1 1/2 hours until tow truck arrived in 101 degree weather. GM provided no roadside assistance since it was a Sunday. They were incorr... Read more

Incident date: Mar 23, 2026

During first oil change at 1200 miles, found a lot of metal flex in the oil filter element after cutting the oil filter open.

Incident date: May 6, 2026

As I was traveling on the highway, the sunglasses holder opened and my sunglasses fell out and impaired my vision. FORTUNATELY, I was able to maintain control of the vehicle and the glasses did not fall to the floor and interfere with the gas or brake pedal operation. The sunglass holder latch does ... Read more

Incident date: May 9, 2026

While maneuvering my Kia EV6 into my garage, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly and struck the garage wall. I believe the acceleration may have been unintentional or due to a malfunction. I request review of any vehicle event data

Crash

Incident date: May 9, 2026

Crash

Incident date: May 9, 2026

Instrument cluster failure. I completed a short trip wherein it was working fine. Went back out several hours later to return home at midnight. The instrument cluster had no power and did not function. I am currently driving with no speedometer, no tachometer, no fuel gauge. I am flying blind becaus... Read more

Incident date: Apr 2, 2026

Subject: Vehicle Fire Following ABS Recall Repair – Safety Complaint I am filing a safety complaint regarding a vehicle fire that occurred shortly after a recall repair was performed. Vehicle: Jeep (Grand Cherokee/2019) Mileage at time of incident: Approximate: 58,350 Approximately four weeks ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 11, 2026

Component: Parking Assist / Driver Assistance Sensors / Object Detection Incident Description: While operating my Buick Encore GX, I executed a controlled, low-speed right turn and struck a stationary structural column within the vehicle’s path. The column was a fixed, solid object located in cl... Read more

Incident date: Mar 7, 2026

While operating the vehicle, an intermittent audible warning sound occurs without any corresponding alert, message, or notification displayed on the dashboard or infotainment screen. The specific component or system causing the warning is unknown. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request... Read more

Incident date: Nov 6, 2025

I was driving the vehicle and suddenly the steering wheel started to getting hard to turn it and the dash board doesn’t show any failure I went right away to dealership close by they inspected the vehicle they states there is a power steering failure but the car never showed any failure on dashboa... Read more

Incident date: Nov 6, 2025

Shifter stuck in drive and blinking yellow D indicator light after stopping for a gate to open. Power cycle of vehicle did not resolve. Leaving vehicle stranded. No service lights engaged. A quick internet search shows this to be a known issue. Self-resolved after letting vehicle off for 30 minut... Read more

Incident date: Nov 6, 2025

My gas tank leaks out the top when filled. Currently, all check engine lights are on and all of the safety features of the vehicle have been disabled. When I took it to Subaru, they said there is an open recall with no remedy. This is ridiculous. My car has every check engine light on! How am I sup... Read more

Incident date: Nov 23, 2025

I was driving along and my car went into a reduced engine power mode. Code came up as the gas pedal sensor.

Incident date: Nov 13, 2025

I was driving, there was a loud pop, then warnings popped up on the dash and I lost power. I was able to limp the car back to my house, because I had just left. I assume it is the ICCU. I’m reporting this because it is a known issue that Hyundai has not seemingly been able to repair. With the... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to stop at a stop light, the vehicle lost power and decelerated unintendedly. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. During the failure, the contact's teenage daughter was seated on the passenge... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

These lights are TOO bright! Outlaw them before MF like me just simply start breaking or shooting them out. Get off your ass government, you're allowing automakers to cause uneeded accidents.

Crash

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

These lights are TOO bright! Outlaw them before MF like me just simply start breaking or shooting them out. Get off your ass government, you're allowing automakers to cause uneeded accidents.

Crash

Incident date: Nov 1, 2025

Loss of power steering

Incident date: Nov 1, 2025

I am submitting a safety complaint regarding a recurring infotainment system failure involving the 2025/2026 BMW X3. While driving, the center display screen suddenly blacks out, which creates a serious safety hazard. This issue first occurred with my personal BMW X3. More concerning, the exact sam... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2025

I engaged the adaptive cruise control at 50 MPH. This enabled the driver attention system which I had turned off at the start of my drive. The driver attention system is unable to see my eyes through my prescription corrective lenses. This caused the Hyundai to throw multiple 'failure to control veh... Read more

Incident date: Oct 19, 2025

Throttle lagging, truck won’t accelerate at low speeds and is very jerky

Incident date: Oct 19, 2025

Throttle lagging, truck won’t accelerate at low speeds and is very jerky

Incident date: Oct 16, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The contact stated that intermittently, the back-over prevention camera and navigational system froze, the speedometer was blank, and the air conditioner was inoperable. The contact stated that the Uconnect 5 infotainment system was inoperable. The naviga... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2025

Factory paint on my 2019 Hyundai Sonata (white Z05 warranty) is peeling on metal panels. Hyundai acknowledges paint failure under the Z05 warranty extension and directed me to authorized repair shops. When I contacted these Hyundai-referred shops, they stated they do not blend horizontal panels such... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2025

. When auto start/stop engages at stoplights and fails to restart radomaly but not always, the vehicle remains stationary and blocks traffic lanes when battery light turns on. This creates hazardous conditions where other vehicles must maneuver around a stalled vehicle in intersections, risking rear... Read more

Incident date: Nov 21, 2025

The steering is "jerky" and stiff. The LKAS is OFF and so is sport mode. I've had this same issue on a previous Honda and the steering gear box needed to be replaced. It feels very unsafe to drive like this. I have attempted to take it to the dealership already and they state they do not feel it and... Read more

Incident date: Nov 21, 2025

Car intermittently will studder and not go into first gear or go into second gear dangerously having car bog down and almost stall and then it violently downshifts having car RMP Hague go very high then slip and have no power to wheels and then a few seconds later go into second gear violently takin... Read more

Incident date: Oct 17, 2025

HVAC. Misty and mold smell from ac vent. Health concerns F or people with aasthma and respiratory health issues. All bmw of this year has this issue. Took it to dealer and got evporater cleaned vut smaell returns again in 2 months. Evaporator leak is very common. Most owners have had this issue fi... Read more

Incident date: Oct 24, 2025

When I accelerate and try to stop brakes goes down to the floor. I’ve had my rotors. Brakes changed and it’s impossible to stop at times. Purchase vehicle. 2018 and the check engine light came on shortly after I purchased it. It’s been on. I’ve got diagnostics. It’s unknown why! Tire sens... Read more

Incident date: Oct 24, 2025

Incident date: Sep 29, 2025

There is a recall on moldings also possible accordinng to recalls by ford the steering could cause a crash which i am having a problem with it hanging up i called ford motor and was told we do not have anything about it I am concerned because i sometimes have to snap the wheel back myself I understa... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2025

The vehicle has difficulty coming to a stop and requires slamming the brakes in full which causes a loud churning noise, the braking is intermittent, sometimes it works well and sometimes it works terribly. It is a huge safety issue. Also the lane keep assist seems to not work so well as well, it wi... Read more

Incident date: Sep 19, 2025

While in park and driving the instrument panel will show, "Check Brake" and "Hybrid System Warning! Safely Stop and Do not Drive". This is accompanied by the engine not responding to the gas pedal. The brake pedal will also loose pressure and once pushed the brakes will lock up making a grinding noi... Read more

Incident date: Sep 19, 2025

2016 KIA SOUL- While driving, vehicle lost power, check eng light came on and vehicle would not accelerate, engine started making noise- pulled over and shut car off. Had vehicle towed to independent shop and was diagnosed with bad catalytic (manifold) convertor- they changed oil and filter and also... Read more

Incident date: Sep 19, 2025

Incident date: Aug 9, 2025

Just purchased vehicle, drove from Bossier to my residence turning in trunk pops open by itself? Closed didnt think nothing of it thought maybe i accidentally hit the button? But wife experienced the same thing trunk popped open by itself, major safety hazard

Incident date: Aug 9, 2025

Incident date: Mar 24, 2025

Had the High flow fuel pump Changed and less than 400 miles had a catastrophic failure. Had to pay for a tow was told nothing is under warranty, even though it was caused all by a faulty fuel pump and caused other issues and was told by Stalantis that they do not cover calamity damage had to pay for... Read more

Incident date: Jan 13, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 FORD F-150. The contact stated that the Pre-collision Alarm Sensor Default was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced two sensor cables. While driving at approximately 35-40 MPH, there was a sudden winding sound coming from the bearings, which could be h... Read more

Incident date: Jan 13, 2025

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 GMC YUKON XL

2025 GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Rollover Risk	21.9%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard & Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Standard & Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

GMC YUKON XL - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC YUKON XL across all model years (2000, 2026).

99 Total Recalls

3,205 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

159 Reported Crashes

35 Reported Fires

5 Reported Deaths

GMC YUKON XL - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	3	42	View
2025 (current)	1	42
2024	2	108	View
2023	4	317	View
2022	4	223	View
2021	12	304	View
2020	2	59	View
2019	2	88	View
2018	2	69	View
2017	1	213	View
2016	3	268	View
2015	2	404	View
2014	3	13	View
2013	4	26	View
2012	4	22	View
2011	3	67	View
2010	3	37	View
2009	5	32	View
2008	4	86	View
2007	4	125	View
2006	3	24	View
2005	6	58	View
2004	4	118	View
2003	4	115	View
2002	2	114	View
2001	5	151	View
2000	7	77	View
1999	0	3	View

Other GMC Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SIERRA 1500	233	10,607	View
YUKON	224	6,198	View
SIERRA 2500	169	2,217	View
SIERRA 3500	161	730	View
SAVANA	142	448	View
SIERRA	133	4,904	View
ACADIA	84	7,520	View
JIMMY	71	3,791	View

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2025 GMC YUKON XL

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 GMC YUKON XL

Safety Technology

GMC YUKON XL - All Years Overview

GMC YUKON XL - Year by Year

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