2022 GMC Yukon Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 32 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 GMC Yukon, 18% of its 179 total complaints, with median failure mileage at 6,000 miles. One crash was linked to this area, and GM issued recall 22V903000 covering a body control module software update.
- Electrical System complaints
- 32
- 18% of 179
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 6,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Instrument panel display fails to turn on after startup, sometimes losing speedometer and fuel gauge readouts.
- Multiple dashboard warning messages for power steering, suspension, and air bags pop up together and power steering cuts out.
- Illuminated emblem or headlamp shorts from water intrusion, causing flickering or headlamps that won't shut off.
- Infotainment and steering-wheel controls stop responding, with audio volume jumping to maximum and the engine shutting off unexpectedly.
- Battery drains or dies repeatedly with no cause identified despite multiple dealer visits and module replacements.
- Front-facing camera or blinding glare event coincided with a crash where air bags did not deploy.
When 2022 GMC Yukon electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 8, 2022, latest Aug 27, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2022 GMC Yukon
- 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.
Electrical System complaints by Yukon model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are electrical problems common on the 2022 GMC Yukon?
- NHTSA has 32 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Yukon, which is 18% of its 179 total complaints for the year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 GMC Yukon electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 22V903000, reported December 8, 2022, covers a body control module software update, applied by a dealer or over-the-air, free of charge.
- At what mileage do electrical issues typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 6,000 miles at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2022 Yukon.
- Did any electrical complaints involve a crash or fire?
- NHTSA records one crash linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2022 Yukon and zero fires or injuries.