YearToAvoid

2025 GMC Yukon XL Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2025 GMC Yukon XL has a complaint index of 40, ranking 13th out of 21 model years, and earns a Good verdict. It has 27 complaints, 1 recall, and no fires or deaths reported.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
40/100
#13 of 21 Yukon XL years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
27
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2014
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
16.5
15 city / 19.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2025 GMC Yukon XL problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine17 (63%)
  2. Electrical System6 (22%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (22%)
  4. Brakes5 (19%)
  5. Fuel System2 (7%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain2 (7%)
  7. Other1 (4%)
  8. Steering1 (4%)
  9. Structure & Body1 (4%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden total engine failure, in some cases with the engine seizing at very low mileage shortly after purchase.
  • Several complaints describe the 3.0L Duramax diesel engine failing due to a defective crankshaft thrust bearing, sometimes triggering a reduced engine power warning.
  • Some drivers say the brakes stopped working or displayed a brake assist failure warning without a clear cause, even though the brakes appeared to function afterward.
  • One owner reported the Park Assist feature failed to detect an obstacle and did not brake, resulting in a collision.
  • A transmission malfunctioned multiple times, with hard shifting and the vehicle becoming immobile, and an ECM replacement did not resolve the issue.
2025 GMC Yukon XL complaints: complaints filed per month4Apr 2025Nov 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2025 (4).

2025 GMC Yukon XL recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V304000May 14, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires2,457 vehicles

    Wheels:hub

    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 deforming over time.

    Risk: 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 for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.

2025 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
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.

2025 compared with other Yukon XL years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Avoid100216416.5
2024Caution7070216.5
2025Good4027116.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 GMC Yukon XL reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Yukon XL has a complaint index of 40 and ranks 13th out of 21 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Yukon XL years.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 GMC Yukon XL?
Engine problems make up 63% of complaints, the largest category, followed by electrical system issues and collision avoidance/camera complaints, each at 22%.
Does the 2025 GMC Yukon XL have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 26V304000) for incorrect bolts on 24-inch wheels; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How many complaints has NHTSA received for the 2025 Yukon XL?
NHTSA has logged 27 complaints for the 2025 Yukon XL, including 1 crash and 0 fires, injuries, or deaths.
What is the median mileage at failure for the 2025 Yukon XL?
Across all reported issues the median mileage at failure is 35,592 miles, though engine-related failures show a lower median of 16,184 miles.

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.