2023 GMC Yukon Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2023 GMC Yukon ranks 4th worst out of 21 model years, with a complaint index of 85 and 239 complaints, most tied to the Engine (72%). NHTSA lists 4 recalls, and the model is rated Avoid relative to other Yukon years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 85/100
- #4 of 21 Yukon years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 239
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 15 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2023 GMC Yukon problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine172 (72%)
- Transmission & Powertrain43 (18%)
- Electrical System28 (12%)
- Other20 (8%)
- Fuel System15 (6%)
- Brakes11 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (4%)
- Structure & Body6 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (3%)
- Steering5 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine stalls and drops power while decelerating to a stop, sometimes as the transmission shifts from 1st gear.
- Vehicle unexpectedly shifts into neutral or shuts off at highway speed, reportedly happening repeatedly to the same owner.
- Transmission stalls at low speed, cutting engine idle and forcing a restart, in one case creating a traffic hazard at an intersection.
- Backup camera or forward collision sensor malfunctions, showing incorrect distances or losing the image entirely.
- Cruise control resume function reportedly activated accidentally, causing sudden unwanted acceleration while parking.
- Illuminated door sill plates stay lit while driving instead of turning off, creating a distraction owners say GM should address.
2023 GMC Yukon 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 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 17 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 GMC Yukon reliable?
- Compared with other Yukon model years, the 2023 ranks 4th worst out of 21 years tracked, with a complaint index of 85 and 239 NHTSA complaints, most involving the Engine.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2023 GMC Yukon?
- Engine complaints make up 72% of all reports for this year, with a median failure mileage of 35,000 miles, often described as stalling or losing power at low speed.
- Does the 2023 GMC Yukon have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 Yukon, covering the engine, electronic brake control module software, suspension control arm bolts, and body control module software.
- Should I avoid the 2023 GMC Yukon?
- The 2023 Yukon carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Yukon years, based on its complaint index of 85 and 4 recalls, with engine stalling as the top reported issue.