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2021 GMC Yukon Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints make up 56 of 329 total complaints (17%) for the 2021 GMC Yukon, the highest share of any model year. Two related recalls cover the fuel pump control module and a fuel tank adhesive defect, with a median failure mileage of 42,214.5.

Fuel System complaints
56
17% of 329
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
42,215 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle stalls or loses power suddenly at low speeds, sometimes in parking lots or drive-thrus, and will not restart.
  • Sudden stall reported at highway speeds around 70 to 80 mph, with the check engine light illuminated and the fuel pump power control module later diagnosed as the cause.
  • Vehicle fails to start, with dealers diagnosing a fuel pump control module that needed replacement, sometimes on backorder.
  • Owners report a strong gasoline smell and visible fuel leaking to the ground, traced to a leak in the high-pressure fuel pump.
  • Shaking, jerking, or hesitation while accelerating from a stop, followed by stalling and inability to exceed low speeds.
  • Some owners with a diagnosed fuel pump control module failure say their VIN was not covered under recall campaign 21V739000.

When 2021 GMC Yukon fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint May 25, 2022, latest Sep 21, 2026.

2021 GMC Yukon fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month5May 2022Jul 2023Jan 2024Sep 2024Jul 2025Jan 2026Jul 2026
56 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2025 (5).

Fuel System recalls for the 2021 GMC Yukon

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 21V064000Feb 11, 2021Fuel System18 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles. The fuel tank assemblies may be missing adhesive between two layers of the fuel tank shell which may result in a fuel leak.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212327720.

Fuel System complaints by Yukon model year

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

  1. 20102 (1%)
  2. 20117 (3%)
  3. 20124 (4%)
  4. 20132 (1%)
  5. 20140 (0%)
  6. 201514 (2%)
  7. 20167 (2%)
  8. 201711 (5%)
  9. 20182 (3%)
  10. 20191 (2%)
  11. 20202 (6%)
  12. 202156 (17%)
  13. 202214 (8%)
  14. 202315 (6%)
  15. 20246 (6%)
  16. 20253 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there fuel system recalls for the 2021 GMC Yukon?
Yes, two. Recall 21V739000 covers a fuel pump power control module that may fail or operate incorrectly, and recall 21V064000 covers fuel tank assemblies missing adhesive, which can cause a fuel leak.
How common are fuel system complaints on the 2021 GMC Yukon?
NHTSA lists 56 fuel system complaints for the 2021 Yukon, which is 17% of its 329 total complaints for the year, the highest share among all Yukon model years in this dataset.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2021 Yukon is 42,214.5 miles.
Do fuel system failures on the 2021 Yukon cause crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among the fuel system complaints.
What exactly fails in the fuel system?
Owner complaints and the related recalls point mainly to the fuel pump power control module failing or malfunctioning, and separately, a fuel tank adhesive defect that can cause leaks.

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.