2020 Gmc Yukon Xl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (17) · Power Train (11) · Steering (3)
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Safety recalls (2)
Tires 2021-02-25 · campaign 21V115000 · 33,838 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2019-11-21 · campaign 19V837000 · 502 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
Risk: Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.
Service bulletins (715)
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 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5509N · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-14 · PIT5509M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 715 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-21 · Power Train“ the transmission failed on august 8, 2026, while i was driving on a highway. i moved safely to the shoulder, but the vehicle became inoperable and required towing. the loss of propulsion in active highway traffic created a potentially hazardous situation. my gmc bommarito buick gmc dealership advised that gm cannot currently supply the required r…”
2026-09-12 · Structure:body“passenger door handle caused laceration in my sons hand. peeling interior paint or chrome created a cut on hand. causing it to bleed and get first aid. noticed all door handles were in same condition. very un safe and can repeat incidents like this to other in household. …”
2026-07-23 · Unknown Or Other“the vehicle has an unpredictable and random tendency to hesitate when the gas is pressed. this has been happening at some level since the vehicle was new. the dealership service department was never able to get the vehicle to do what i was concerned about, so they never helped resolve the issue. now that it is out of warranty, the issue is getting …”
2026-07-12 · Engine“my family drove from [xxx] to [xxx]. upon arrival check engine light came on, we proceeded to a local shop, by the time we arrive check engine light was flashing and engine was knocking and was clearly malfunctioning. shop owner recommended we transport the vehicle back home as service shops in the area were experiencing high volume and parts sho…”
2026-06-28 · Power Train“without any indications of a problem our transmission began making a loud whining noise. the evening before it was fine and the next morning on startup the noise just began. the vehicle only has 45,000 miles on it and the transmission had been serviced at the recommend manufacturer interval. took it immediately to my auto repair shop where it wa…”
2026-06-05 · Engine“the engine light came on and started making noise. we drove it to a mechanic shop, and they said the code stated camshaft and other component issues, but the engine ended up failing completely and was rebuilt. we initially checked for recalls and our vin did not show any; however, we recently became aware that our engine (6.2l) might be part of the…”
2026-04-25 · Service Brakes“multiple repairs on brakes and tires are mismatched old since purchased in 2023 tires deflate gas cap missing …”
2026-04-23 · Engine“engine started with a rough idle, i attributed this to mileage. check engine light did not come on until days before scheduling service. per diagnostic from chevrolet service department: lifter roller damaged and camshaft damaged on lobe. need to replace camshaft and lifters. this has been diagnosed by chevrolet dealer mechanics at ferman chevro…”
2026-04-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 70,000 mi“the contact owns a 2020 gmc yukon xl. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph and attempting a lane change, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. the contact pulled over to the shoulder and restarted the vehicle, but the vehicle struggled to restart and failed to accelerate as needed. the vehicle was driven to the residence at a reduce…”
2026-03-22 · Steering“driving on the highway when the steering warning light came on and then i had a loss of complete steering on the highway. somehow was able to get off the highway but not completely off the road. back end of the vehicle was still in harms way i could not turn that wheel at all this is a complete safety issue and could have easily caused an accide…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.