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2023 GMC Yukon XL Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Fuel System complaints for the 2023 GMC Yukon XL, 9% of its 216 total complaints for the year. Owners describe sudden loss of power and unexpected shifts to neutral while driving, often tied to the L87 6.2L engine recall, though no related recall is formally linked to this complaint category in this data.

Fuel System complaints
20
9% of 216
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle shudders while parked with traction control and check engine warnings displayed on the instrument panel.
  • Sudden loss of power or propulsion while driving on the interstate, with the vehicle shifting into neutral without warning.
  • Dashboard displays a 'condition not correct for shift' or 'vehicle condition not met' message when the truck drops out of gear.
  • Owners report engine sluggishness on acceleration that they connect to the L87 6.2L engine recall.
  • After a dealer oil-weight change performed as a recall remedy, at least one owner reports the engine still stopped while driving.

When 2023 GMC Yukon XL fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 6, 2024, latest Sep 4, 2026.

2023 GMC Yukon XL fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2024Feb 2025Apr 2025Jun 2025Jan 2026Jul 2026Sep 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2023 GMC Yukon XL

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Yukon XL model year

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

  1. 20057 (7%)
  2. 20063 (9%)
  3. 20074 (2%)
  4. 20084 (3%)
  5. 20092 (4%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20159 (2%)
  12. 20165 (2%)
  13. 20175 (3%)
  14. 20182 (4%)
  15. 20190 (0%)
  16. 20203 (6%)
  17. 202133 (15%)
  18. 202214 (8%)
  19. 202320 (9%)
  20. 20249 (13%)
  21. 20252 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2023 GMC Yukon XL have?
NHTSA lists 20 Fuel System complaints for the 2023 model year, which is 9% of the 216 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2023 GMC Yukon XL?
This data shows no related recalls formally listed under the Fuel System category, though several owner complaints reference the separate L87 6.2L engine recall.
What do owners report about fuel system problems on the 2023 Yukon XL?
Owners describe sudden loss of power, unexpected shifts into neutral while driving, and dashboard warnings like 'condition not correct for shift,' sometimes linked to the L87 engine recall.
Are fuel system complaints worse for the 2023 Yukon XL than other years?
The 2023 model's 20 complaints and 9% share are lower than the 2021 model year, which had 33 complaints and a 15% share, but higher than most years before 2020.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?
This data records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 20 Fuel System complaints for the 2023 Yukon XL.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.