2025 Gmc Yukon Xl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (12) · Service Brakes (4) · Power Train (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (449)
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 449 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-05 · Engine · 33,500 mi“the contact owns a 2025 gmc yukon xl. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was a tapping sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle stalled. the check engine warning light illuminated and then turned off. the vehicle was driven to the residence. the dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. the vehicle was taken…”
2026-09-17 · Steering“the car stopped without warning in the middle of a very busy highway that could have caused an accident. the car had to be drug onto a wrecker because the wheels would not turn to be loaded on tow truck. towed to dealership and have been advised that the engine will have to be replaced due to engine failure. the were no noises, alerts or notific…”
2026-09-04 · Engine“the engine needed to be replaced with just over 2,000 miles.…”
2026-08-31 · Engine · 16,184 mi“the contact owns a 2025 gmc yukon xl. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that there was a catastrophic engine failure caused by the thrust bearing. the …”
2026-08-31 · Engine“engine (l87) blew up on i-80 in passing lane with no warning 14,635 miles. almost got hit by several cars trying to get off the interstate. sat alongside the road for 1 1/2 hours until tow truck arrived in 101 degree weather. gm provided no roadside assistance since it was a sunday. they were incorrect with their information which caused us to walk…”
2026-08-13 · Engine“during first oil change at 1200 miles, found a lot of metal flex in the oil filter element after cutting the oil filter open.…”
2026-06-09 · Seats · 55,000 mi“the contact owns a 2025 gmc yukon xl. the contact stated that the rear passenger-side second-row seat failed to move or close. the contact was concerned about the warranty expiring soon. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the seat needed to be replaced; however, the part was backordered and had not been deliver…”
2026-06-08 · Engine“on may 6, 2026 while driving on the interstate, the vehicle automatically shifted into neutral, and lost all engine power. the vehicle would not shift back into drive or even 4x4 neutral to be towed. the vehicle was towed to sam boswell gmc in mt dora, fl. the engine had seized up, and there were metal shavings in the oil filter which indicated …”
2026-05-16 · Power Train“driving the vehicle with my family in it on merrit parkway in ct 230 am on may 10 th car rpm start going up and making noises and felt like gear not shifting in few seconds later car all sudden on its own shifted to neutral as my speed 55-60 mph was during that moment. and screen on dash went blank dark .i was able to move to side of the road sa…”
2026-04-07 · Engine“driving 79 mph total engine seizure. check engine light came on and seconds later a low oil pressure light and turn off engine. engine died and went into neutral and had to coast to side of highway in middle of nowhere at 11pm at night. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.