2026 GMC YUKON XL

3 recalls, 33 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

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon... Read more

Consequence

Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer ... Read more

66 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Defect Description

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coup... Read more

Consequence

Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac... Read more

5,861 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Complaint Statistics

33 total complaints 4 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
ENGINE	4
SERVICE BRAKES	4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	2
AIR BAGS	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1
POWER TRAIN	1
STEERING	1

Incident date: Jul 24, 2026

Unknown brought my car in on July 24, 2026. They reported they do not know what is wrong with the engine, but stated GM is not letting them take it apart and told them to replace the engine. While the car was parked and during acceleration, my car was making a weird noise that got louder during ac... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

Driver headrest deployed without any accident. I was sitting in my car and the headrest made a loud bang and hit the back of my head causing me whiplash

Incident date: Jun 10, 2026

Rear suspension toe links have failed after prior recall repair in Canada in May of 2022. The vehicle is now registered in the US and the recall repair has failed causing driving, suspension, and extreme tire wearing.

Incident date: May 30, 2026

While operating the vehicle, I began to hear a metallic grinding noise originating from the center of the engine compartment. The sound was clearly audible within the cabin. Approximately one mile before the vehicle ultimately failed, the engine began to malfunction. As I slowed to a stoplight, the ... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2026

Incident date: May 11, 2026

Car Engine stopped , shut down on I 475 South Macon GA at 70 mph in left lane. Had to coast to right shoulder. Towed to Hutchinson GMC in Macon GA and it was determined the Engine had locked up. 2026 with 4200 miles, Purchased January 2nd 2026.

Incident date: Apr 23, 2026

On October 16, 2025, while slowly pulling into a parking space, my vehicle experienced sudden and unintended acceleration without driver input. I did not depress the accelerator. Despite attempting to stop the vehicle, I was unable to do so. The vehicle mounted the curb, entered the sidewalk area, a... Read more

Crash

Incident date: May 2, 2026

TIRE SIZE: 275/ 70 R 18. ITEM IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. TIRE CAN POTENTIALLY EXPLODE/BLOW OUT. HAVE REACHED OUT TO DEALER, WAITING ON CALL BACK. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY ANYONE. NO WARNING LAMPS OR MESSAGES. FIRST NOTICED ISSUE ON MAY 2, 2026. SIDEWALL OF TIRE HAS A "PERFECT CIRCLE" ALL ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2026

On around 5 occasions beginning since late 2025 I have been driving and my emergency brake has turned on automatically while driving. Yesterday, while at a stop light the light turned green and my emergency brake turned on which caused traffic to be halted I had to turn my car on and off repeatedly ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2026

There has been a recall on the Dodge Ram 2500 & 3500 series for the faulty ABS module. My 2017 Dodge 1500 is currently having the same issues and I am being charged full price plus labor to replace the same item. My truck has been at the dealership for over a month be... Read more

Incident date: Apr 18, 2026

Filled up with gas and went to leave gas station and was still rolling to come to a stop and car shut off and would not crank back up o couldn't put in neutral to even move out of the way. After about 10 mins I was able to crank it back up. No lights came or was on and battery was showing 14.5 now t... Read more

Incident date: Apr 18, 2026

I was backing out of my driveway and backed into a vehicle parked directly behind me. The collision avoidance and emergency braking system should have stopped my car before impact but it did not. No sounds other than the normal backing up beeping. Proximity alert did not ping. The vehicle is availab... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 18, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while reversing, the camera displayed squiggly lines. Occasionally, the screen was blank. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer previously, where it was diagnosed and determined that the camera m... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

I am submitting this complaint as a follow-up to three prior NHTSA complaints regarding this same vehicle: Complaint #11714848 (submitted 2/1/2026) Complaint #11714852 (submitted 2/1/2026) Complaint #11716040 (submitted 2/5/2026) These prior complaints document a progression of serious electrical,... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

My 2025 Toyota Tacoma engaged the emergency braking/pre-collision system system while my vehicle was going under 10 mph on a steep road in winter conditions. My vehicle was completely under control before the system engaged and there was no risk of a collision with any vehicles in front of me. The... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

Incident date: Mar 22, 2026

After a crash into a tree on the passenger side the airbags deployed and the truck immediately caught fire and the doors locked and would not open for any reason. The only way I was able to exit was busting through the front windshield. had I been severely injured or knocked unconscious the outcome ... Read more

Crash Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

After hearing a sudden loud pop, my car lost all power. I was able to pull to the side of a busy 2 lane road. It was dangerous and scary to be stranded alone on a very busy road. The car had to be towed to the dealership. It took 48 days to replace the ICCU, fuses and the coolant. The service manage... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2026

The vehicle’s high-voltage battery system and propulsion system appear to have failed, causing a complete loss of power while driving. The vehicle is currently at the dealership for inspection, The vehicle completely shut down while I was driving on Florida’s Turnpike, creating an extremely dang... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

So we where never notified of the recalls on are vehicle, we found out for are selves. Dealership never notified us of them at the last oil change, and now we are trying to get out of the vehicle

Incident date: Jan 30, 2026

Component: Engine / Electrical System / Fuel System Incident Date: February 9th, 2026 Vehicle Speed: 45-50 MPH Description: While traveling at highway speeds on a major roadway, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic and sudden engine stall without any prior warning or dashboard indicators. The eng... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

Please see attached regarding LEXUS RX450h brake actuator failure concern. Thank you for your support.

Incident date: Jan 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was determined that the transmission was failing to shift into gear properl... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 BMW 430I. The contact stated that there was a coolant leak. The contact stated that the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled while driving. The message "Engine Overheating - Stop Vehicle Immediately" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2026

Safety Defects and Mechanical Failures My 2020 Ford Edge (VIN: [XXX] ) is plagued by systemic safety defects that render it unroadworthy under Pennsylvania law (37 Pa. Code § 301.2).[1, 2] The 8F35 transmission suffers from a documented "shudder" and loss of motive power (TSB 21-2389), creating a h... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2026

Incident date: Jan 6, 2026

The Instrument Cluster Screen went blank (OFF) while driving 65mph on the freeway. The vehicle mechanically kept functioning. I had no gages. The system began to reboot within a few seconds as I was attempting to pull over to the shoulder of the freeway. My vehicle continued to function normally so ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 9, 2025

Car left us stranded 12 V battery completely dead had a lot of difficulty trying to get it started. The unfortunate part is I got rid of a 2023 Lexus RX 350 H for the exact same problem could not get resolved after installing five batteries. Now we’re going down this road again.

Incident date: Dec 11, 2025

Steering wheel controls stopped working, no horn either. Probably no airbag but haven't got into an accident. There was recall on the same part for the until 2018, but the new part I was going to install lists that if fits cars 2016-2022 Part # 5K0-953-569-BC Recall from VW. Number: VWP-18-11, Will ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 31, 2025

My Honda is 3.5 L V6 engine blew up I know there’s a recall for the 3.5 L V6 engine on my Honda. However, the recalls don’t include the passport, which is what I have but the connecting rods blue causing engine failure.

Incident date: Oct 31, 2025

To: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Subject: Urgent Complaint – Illegal Repossession, Lemon Law Obstruction, and Compensation Claim Against Honda Financial Services Dear Sir or Madam, I am filing a formal complaint regarding the illegal repossession of my leased 2024 Acura MDX, VIN [XX... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 GMC YUKON XL

2026 GMC YUKON XL SUV N/A 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
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

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

3,098 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

151 Reported Crashes

36 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 (current)	3	33
2025	1	38	View
2024	2	98	View
2023	4	283	View
2022	4	207	View
2021	12	281	View
2020	2	59	View
2019	2	83	View
2018	2	69	View
2017	1	209	View
2016	3	267	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	124	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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2026 GMC YUKON XL

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Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 GMC YUKON XL

Safety Technology

GMC YUKON XL - All Years Overview

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