2023 GMC Yukon XL Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 16 Yukon XL years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 GMC Yukon XL ranks worst of 16 model years, with a Complaint Index of 100, 216 complaints, and 4 recalls. Engine problems dominate at 73% of complaints, with median failure mileage of 44,000, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other Yukon XL years.
- Complaints
- 216
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 16.5
- 15 city / 19.5 hwy
Top 2023 GMC Yukon XL problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine157 (73%)
- Transmission & Powertrain38 (18%)
- Electrical System36 (17%)
- Fuel System20 (9%)
- Other19 (9%)
- Brakes10 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers8 (4%)
- Steering4 (2%)
- Structure & Body4 (2%)
What owners report
- Engine shuts off unexpectedly at highway speeds, sometimes multiple times in one drive.
- Vehicle unexpectedly shifts into neutral at speed and later refuses to shift into park or neutral.
- Adaptive cruise control can be accidentally engaged in parking lots due to the design of the control switch.
- Windshield wipers intermittently stop responding regardless of the setting selected.
- Airbags have deployed without any collision, including window curtain and console airbags.
- Parking sensors and rear braking assist stop working shortly after purchase.
2023 GMC Yukon XL recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 24V674000Sep 12, 2024Brakes449,671 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
- NHTSA 23V642000Sep 20, 2023Suspension, Wheels & Tires189 vehicles
Suspension:rear
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
Risk: A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.
2023 GMC Yukon XL fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 19.5 MPG
- Combined
- 16.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Diesel
- 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.
2023 compared with other Yukon XL years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 GMC Yukon XL reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Yukon XL has a Complaint Index of 100, the highest of all 16 model years tracked, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Yukon XL years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2023 GMC Yukon XL?
- Engine issues make up 73% of complaints, with 157 complaints and a median failure mileage of 44,000.
- Does the 2023 GMC Yukon XL have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2023 Yukon XL, covering the engine, brakes, suspension outer control arm bolts, and body control module software.
- How does the 2023 Yukon XL compare to other model years?
- It ranks 1st worst out of 16 model years with a Complaint Index of 100, worse than 2021 (93) and 2022 (80), which were also rated Avoid.