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2023 GMC Yukon Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 fuel system-related complaints for the 2023 GMC Yukon, 6% of its 239 total complaints for the year. No related recall is listed for this specific fuel system complaint bucket, though sample complaints frequently reference the L87 engine propulsion recall.

Fuel System complaints
15
6% of 239
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle suddenly loses propulsion and shuts off while driving at highway speed, sometimes shifting into neutral on its own.
  • Engine develops a knocking noise before losing power, in some cases while climbing a hill.
  • Owners report complete engine failure occurring after the vehicle had already received the L87 engine recall inspection or service.
  • Vehicle stalls or struggles to stay running while stopped in park, requiring a restart to move again.
  • Check engine light returns within a short distance of leaving the dealership after a repair attempt, later traced to a lifter and wiring-harness issue.

When 2023 GMC Yukon fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 10, 2024, latest Sep 6, 2026.

2023 GMC Yukon fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2024May 2025Jan 2026May 2026Jul 2026Sep 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2025 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2023 GMC Yukon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

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

How many 2023 GMC Yukon owners reported fuel system problems?
NHTSA lists 15 fuel system-area complaints for the 2023 Yukon, which is 6% of the 239 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall tied to these fuel system complaints?
No recall is listed specifically under this fuel system complaint bucket, though several sample complaints mention the separate L87 engine propulsion recall.
Do these complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries?
No crashes, fires, or injuries are recorded among the 15 fuel system complaints for the 2023 Yukon.
Did the fuel system problems happen at low or high mileage?
NHTSA does not report a median mileage at failure for this complaint group, so no consistent mileage pattern is available.
How does the 2023 Yukon compare to other model years for this issue?
The 2023 Yukon's 15 complaints (6% share) is lower than the 2021 Yukon, which had 56 complaints making up 17% of that year's total.

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.