2014 Gmc Yukon Xl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2021-02-05 · campaign 21V054000 · 1,778,128 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-8
Electrical System 2014-10-01 · campaign 14V614000 · 106,307 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMs number for this recall is 14515.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2013-08-06 · campaign 13V342000 · 10 vehicles
Defect: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured July 9, 2013, through July 22, 2013; and 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, through July 23, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Yukon vehicles manufactured July 13, 2013, through July 18, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Yukon XL vehicles manufactured on July 22, 2013. The rear brake caliper bolts may not be fully tightened. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Fede
Risk: Loose caliper bolts may cause reduced braking performance and result in lengthened stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts on both rear brake caliper brackets. Any bolts found loose will be replaced and tightened. This service will be performed, at no charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 13247.
Service bulletins (1,525)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-16 · PIT6400A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-na-255: wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting due to issue with getting product from current supplier listed in the bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,525 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-08-04 · Electrical System:ignition · 120,079 mi“the contact's wife owns a 2014 gmc yukon xl. the contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle failed to start with the key in the ignition. the failure persisted and a yellow anti-theft warning symbol was displayed on the instrument panel. the contact stated that on one occasion the vehicle failed to start after several attempts and the c…”
2023-07-19 · Air Bags“takata recall. the contact owns a 2014 gmc yukon xl. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v054000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer and a secondary dealer, autonation buick gmc west (16400 w colfax ave, golden, co 80401), were contacted and informed the contact tha…”
2019-05-31 · Unknown Or Other · 100,000 mi“cracked dashboard. one crack over the drivers side dash one also on the passenger side just above the airbag.…”
2018-11-25 · Service Brakes · 132,831 mi · 💥 crash“was involved in an accident unable to stop in time. uninow if this is related to the brake potential recall but i have noticed potential stoping distance changes when using the vehicle for long periods i assume it is just from use. figured this information would be useful with the current investigation…”
2018-09-15 · Unknown Or Other · 48,000 mi“dashboard cracked on corner of airbag.…”
2018-09-05 · Unknown Or Other · 191,000 mi“this will be the 3rd time in the last 4 years i have experienced my yukon xl 2004 model completely shutting down while all 3 times driving on the highway at a speed average of 65 mph. with no warning at all. all 3 times have been while driving this vehicle over a 4 hour period for family vacation. most recently was this past labor day weekend. …”
2018-05-07 · Unknown Or Other · 46,800 mi“my dash board cracked above instrument panel, while pulling out of parking lot at work. 4 years old 46,800 miles…”
2017-09-01 · Unknown Or Other · 36,180 mi“there are 2 cracks in the dashboard, 1 above the steering wheel instrument panel and one at the corner of the passenger side airbag. they appeared out of nowhere and without any accompanying motor vehicle crash or other physical cause. i found the cracks as i was wiping the dashboard off with a microfiber towel. the crack over the instrument pan…”
2017-01-17 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 16,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc yukon xl. while stationary, the vehicle locked on its own while a child was in the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 16,000. …”
2016-10-06 · Vehicle Speed Control“2014 gmc yukon. consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration and brake system failure. *smd the consumer stated when he exited out of a parking lot, he mae a right turn and when he attempted to accelerate, the vehicle went into low gear and took off down the freeway. he released the released the accelerator some, but the vehicle did…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.