2022 Gmc Yukon Xl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (89) · Power Train (28) · Engine And Engine Cooling (14)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
20 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant:valves/Valve Body 2026-02-13 · campaign 26V085000 · 43,743 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
Risk: Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/Mechanical 2025-04-24 · campaign 25V274000 · 597,571 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software 2022-12-08 · campaign 22V903000 · 740,108 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Seat Belts:critical Fasteners 2022-08-11 · campaign 22V617000 · 484,155 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
Risk: A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. 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
Service bulletins (1,170)
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 2026-10-17 · PIC6602Y · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an iok radio.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · PIT6477D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary pi was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a gds automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
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.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-23 · N262558690-02 · Service Campaign
general motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall. certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. if this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-16 · N262558690 · Service Campaign
general motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall. certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. if this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · PIT6545A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi is created to inform gm dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless apple carplay or android auto after bluetooth pairing during the first key cycle. the condition is caused by a software anomaly.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,170 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-23 · Power Train“transfer case shutters in awd and 4wd. almost locks up in 4wd in reverse in a turn. shutters in both awd and 4wd. dealer claims this is normal so just drive in 2wd. the vehicle did not do this before. i test drove new 2026 exact same vehicle. it did not do what my vehicle does. gm will not entertain a buyback. offered gm voucher points. t…”
2026-10-19 · Engine“sudden catastrophic engine failure during operation. was climbing a hill and suddenly started losing power, almost instantly a written warning popped up on my screen saying engine oil over temp, idle engine. we started pulling off the road, engine started rattling, then shut off before we could come to a complete stop. at this point i was checking …”
2026-10-14 · Power Train“on 9/11/26 the yukon xl flashed a check engine light and message stated to service within 7 business days. 30 seconds later the power shut off and barely coasted to the side of the highway. engine would turn over but not start. could not shift into neutral b/c wouldn’t start. error message: ecm - engine and transmission systemp102athe engine and tr…”
2026-10-13 · Engine · 💥 crash“on xxx, i was driving my 2022 gmc yukon xl denali equipped with the 6.2l l87 v8 engine, with my [xxx] stepson as a passenger, when the engine malfunctioned and stalled, leaving the vehicle disabled in traffic. the vehicle registered diagnostic trouble code p0016 (crankshaft position–camshaft position correlation, bank 1 sensor a). prior to this in…”
2026-10-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the component that failed was the fuel pump control module, which the dealership currently has in its possession. while driving on the interstate at 70 mph with my family of five—including three young children—the vehicle suddenly lost all motor power. this left us stranded on the shoulder for three hours waiting for a tow truck, completely without…”
2026-10-01 · Power Train“the vehicle was being driven from work to home on the interstate, when a loud ticking/knocking noise was heard while exiting the interstate. the motor lost power when trying to accelerate while pulling into our driveway. it was noticed that the "service transmission" light came on as well. it was towed to the chevrolet dealership in bardstown, k…”
2026-09-28 · Engine“the engine has been replaced twice now due to recall. gm is not fixing this issue! the took my vehicle from me for two months. the owe us answers and a refund! …”
2026-09-28 · Engine“i own a 2022 yukon the motor was recalled and was replaced at approximately 30,000 miles. gm had my vehicle for over a month in 2025. now i have 36,000 miles on my yukon and my 2nd brand new engine has exploded and is currently being replace. …”
2026-09-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 59,800 mi“the contact owns a 2022 gmc yukon xl. the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle lost motive power. the contact's [xxx] was inside the vehicle during the failure. the dealer was contacted by phone. the contact was informed that the failure was not associated with any recall. the vehicle was towed t…”
2026-09-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 61,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 gmc yukon xl. the contact stated that while the vehicle was at the local service center, the mechanic discovered that the oil level was extremely low and determined that the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumption. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously r…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.