2025 Gmc Yukon problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (29) · Power Train (7) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3)
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Safety recalls (2)
Wheels:hub 2026-05-14 · campaign 26V304000 · 2,457 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
Risk: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:wheelchair Restraints/Securement:latch/Anchor: 2025-12-17 · campaign 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
Defect: Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Service bulletins (459)
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 2026-10-24 · PIT6368F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener and to replace the opener with a new updated part.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-08 · Gateway 2026.3 · Over The Air
this update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process. be sure to install this update to be able to receive future software updates. during the update process, your radio may stay on up to 5 minutes after you exit the vehicle. this is
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 459 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 39,481 mi“the contact owns a 2025 gmc yukon. the contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the brake assist failure and service esc warning lights were illuminated, the brake pedal became very stiff. the vehicle failed to stop as needed and coasted off the roadway and shifted into park(p). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was towe…”
2026-10-14 · Engine“while driving my vehicle, i noticed no sound coming from infotainment, signaling or lights being able to turn on. after pulling over at the nearest gas station, i parked and turned the vehicle off and waited for 30 minutes. soon after that time, i turned the vehicle on and sound came back. however, i noticed the fuel management system begin to soon…”
2026-10-11 · Engine“[xxx] - catastrophic engine shutdown. yes engine is still at don ledford automotive group, cleveland, tn during the engine shutdown, we were still moving on a two lane highway in rural south carolina. other vehicles had to swerve/pass to avoid our sudden slowdown. on [xxx], i had the car towed(dealers choice - $1,488) from cooper chevrolet in wa…”
2026-09-29 · Engine“engine failure at 20,959 miles (gm 6.2l v8). sudden knocking noise. i heard noise at idle, accelerating, and decelerating. sounds increased in volume / frequency within a 24hr period and driving it only a few miles. gm dealer verified engine failure and is ordering a replacement under warranty.…”
2026-09-21 · Engine · 375 mi“the contact owns a 2025 gmc yukon. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle started shuddering. the failure was a recurring failure. the dealer was contacted in person, and the failure was associated with the dynamic fuel management system. the manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. the failure mileage w…”
2026-09-17 · Power Train · 30,765 mi“the contact owns a 2025 gmc yukon. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power and came to a complete stop in traffic. there was no warning light illuminated during the failure. the vehicle was restarted; however, the vehicle failed to shift into gear, and the “service transmission” message…”
2026-08-28 · Engine · 33,018 mi“the contact owns a 2025 gmc yukon. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine, radiator, and an unknown belt needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. while driving at …”
2026-08-27 · Engine“as my wife was driven she heard some noise and notice she was losing power. she pull off the side of the road and the car shut off. could not restart. this happen about 11:30 am on 8/14/26 got towed to salida dealer called faricy gmc about 3:30 pm. dealer said it was a complete engine failure and engine needed to be replaced.…”
2026-08-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“ vehicle loss of power on the interstate at a high rate of speed. vehicle would not start and could not be put in neutral to safely remove from road. …”
2026-08-04 · Steering“the progressive failure of the factory steering wheel adhesive on my 2025 gmc yukon creates an immediate, active safety hazard during vehicle operation. the material failure and sticky glue are localized directly around the integrated heating element of the steering wheel. this failure severely impacts driving maneuvers as well as a potential elect…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.