2023 Gmc Yukon Xl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (102) · Power Train (34) · Fuel/Propulsion System (13)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
20 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software 2024-09-12 · campaign 24V674000 · 449,671 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:rear 2023-09-20 · campaign 23V642000 · 189 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (908)
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 2026-10-07 · PIT6110L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the ses mil and dtc p062b and engineering is currently investigating.
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 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 908 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-22 · Exterior Lighting“at around 7pm on sunday october 18th i was driving on an interstate at about 80mph in the far left lane (of 3 lanes) when, without any warning whatsoever, the engine power completely shutoff and the car went into neutral. the dash screen said to start the engine due to no power or low battery. i hit the start button and all the lights including all…”
2026-10-20 · Engine“vehicle keeps stall and loose power , i've been to the dealer many times and they replaced many parts (paid out of pocket)and the problem still , so after all of that and the struggle for months that i need to replace the engine . so i did replace the engine that cost me over 6k (out of pocket) and the problem is still , i went back and forth to th…”
2026-10-20 · Engine“the same motor in this truck is part of one of the biggest national recalls in gm history. with that said my truck experienced the exact same issue where the engine rods warp or bend when they heat up causing to damage the crank shaft and the motor to seize. this is exactly what happen to my truck, but yet my trucks vin number is not part of the na…”
2026-10-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the engine of this car failed at high speeds on [xxx], in [xxx], at 40,000 miles. gmc claimed the lifters in the 3rd cylinder failed and they were replaced under warranty. the lifters in the 3rd cylinder failed again, at high speeds on [xxx], at 77,000 miles. gmc claimed the lifters and crank shaft needed to be replaced. after paying for the re…”
2026-10-14 · Engine · 67,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 gmc yukon xl. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing engine failures and was undergoing its fourth engine replacement. the contact stated that during each failure, abnormal noises were heard before the engine blew. the vehicle was towed to the dealer after each incident, and the dealer diagnosed that the engine…”
2026-10-14 · Engine“i have suffered 2 engine replacements on this suv and im still under 50,000 miles on the car. one of the times i was traveling at highway speeds in a passing lane when it failed. i was with my children at this time and we barely got off the road to a safe place. after talking to gmc, they are unwilling to help me with anything. i have received 2 ne…”
2026-10-08 · Power Train“the car suddenly started bucking while driving on i95 at about 75 miles per hour. we were able to coast off highway and when finally towed to a dealership we were told we needed a new engine. the vehicle at the time had about 57,300 miles. it was very scary to be on a dangerous highway with tractor trailers speeding past and have no control over th…”
2026-10-03 · Unknown Or Other“driving when vehicle locked up, engine stopped, lost all power steering and ability to control. ended up stranded in the middle of the road unable to move it out of roadway …”
2026-09-29 · Engine · 133,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 gmc yukon xl. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a bystander warned the contact that there was smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. the check engine warning light was illuminated. additionally, the vehicle was running rough, and failed to properly accelerate, with a rattling sound coming from the v…”
2026-09-28 · Engine“car engine camshaft damage and lifter break. the engine suddenly failed while we were driving slowly locally, so no injuries occurred. yes, the dealer diagnosed the issue and carried out repairs. i later filed a claim with gmc, but they rejected it, forcing me to pay $5,000 for the repairs out of pocket. the engine suddenly stopped working and emit…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.