2022 GMC Yukon XL Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#4 most-complained of 16 Yukon XL years
The 2022 GMC Yukon XL ranks 4th worst out of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 80, 166 complaints, and 4 recalls. Engine problems dominate at 74% of complaints, with median failure mileage of 60,995. NHTSA rates it Avoid relative to other Yukon XL years.
- Complaints
- 166
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14.5 city / 19 hwy
Top 2022 GMC Yukon XL problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine123 (74%)
- Transmission & Powertrain30 (18%)
- Electrical System20 (12%)
- Other18 (11%)
- Fuel System14 (8%)
- Brakes4 (2%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (2%)
- Airbags3 (2%)
- Steering2 (1%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (1%)
What owners report
- Engine develops a metal knocking sound followed by traction control, emissions, and ESC warning lights.
- Some engines lose power unexpectedly while driving, even shortly after ownership begins.
- Owners report engines stalling completely on the highway, sometimes unable to shift out of gear afterward.
- Recurring check engine light issues persist despite multiple dealer visits without resolution.
- Fuel pump control problems have caused sudden highway stalling and rapid deceleration.
- Overhead console failures have triggered airbag malfunction warnings, with owners told airbags may not deploy in a crash.
2022 GMC Yukon XL recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V085000Feb 13, 2026Transmission & Powertrain43,743 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module:software
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
Risk: Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V274000Apr 24, 2025Engine597,571 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
- NHTSA 22V903000Dec 8, 2022Electrical System740,108 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
2022 GMC Yukon XL fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14.5 MPG
- Highway
- 19 MPG
- Combined
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Yukon XL years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 GMC Yukon XL reliable compared to other years?
- NHTSA data ranks it 4th worst among 16 Yukon XL model years, with a complaint index of 80 and a verdict of Avoid relative to other years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2022 GMC Yukon XL?
- Engine complaints make up 74% of all reported issues, with 123 complaints and a median failure mileage of 60,995.
- Does the 2022 GMC Yukon XL have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 Yukon XL, covering the transmission control module software, the 6.2L V8 engine, body control module software, and a third-row seat belt buckle rivet.
- Are there transmission problems with the 2022 GMC Yukon XL?
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints account for 18% of total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 90,000, and a 2026 recall addresses transmission control module software.
- How does the 2022 Yukon XL compare to the 2023 model?
- The 2023 Yukon XL has a higher complaint index of 100 and is also rated Avoid, while the 2022 model has an index of 80.