How common are fuel system problems on the 2021 GMC Yukon XL?

NHTSA lists 33 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 model year, which is 15% of the 225 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 GMC Yukon XL fuel system?

Yes, recall 21V739000 covers a fuel pump power control module that may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate incorrectly.

At what mileage do fuel system failures tend to occur?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 61,000 miles.

Do fuel system failures cause crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Yukon XL shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

What symptoms do owners describe before the vehicle stalls?

Owners describe shaking, sputtering, sudden loss of power, and difficulty restarting, often tied to a failed fuel pump power control module.

2021 GMC Yukon XL Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 33 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 GMC Yukon XL, 15% of all 225 complaints filed for that year. A related recall, 21V739000, covers a fuel pump power control module that can fail. Median mileage at failure is 61,000.

Fuel System complaints: 33; 15% of 225
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 61,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Vehicle stalls or loses power suddenly while driving on the highway at speeds around 65 mph, sometimes with little room to react in traffic.
Fuel pump power control module fails, triggering trouble codes and preventing the engine from restarting after the vehicle stalls.
Vehicle shakes, sputters, or jolts before losing motive power, forcing the driver to coast to the shoulder.
Engine fails to start or turn over after sitting, later diagnosed by dealers as a fuel pump or fuel pump control module failure.
Some owners report the stalling recurs after dealer repair, with the vehicle losing power again weeks or months later.
One owner linked repeated stalling and failed starts directly to NHTSA Campaign 21V739000 for the fuel system.

When 2021 GMC Yukon XL fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 11, 2022, latest Sep 22, 2026.

33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Sep 2026; peak May 2025 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2021 GMC Yukon XL

NHTSA 21V739000Sep 23, 2021Fuel System14,939 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine, and cause an unexpected engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212332040.

Fuel System complaints by Yukon XL model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20159 (2%)
20165 (2%)
20175 (3%)
20182 (4%)
20190 (0%)
20203 (6%)
202133 (15%)
202214 (8%)
202320 (9%)
20249 (13%)
20252 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system problems on the 2021 GMC Yukon XL?: NHTSA lists 33 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 model year, which is 15% of the 225 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 GMC Yukon XL fuel system?: Yes, recall 21V739000 covers a fuel pump power control module that may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate incorrectly.
At what mileage do fuel system failures tend to occur?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 61,000 miles.
Do fuel system failures cause crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Yukon XL shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
What symptoms do owners describe before the vehicle stalls?: Owners describe shaking, sputtering, sudden loss of power, and difficulty restarting, often tied to a failed fuel pump power control module.