2025 GMC Yukon XL: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 23 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2026
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 safe as possible .road is only two lane and no room to park on side . Immediately turn hazards lights on and try to restart the car and vehicle will not turn on . State troopers came and assisted us till tow truck came and vehicle get towed to dealer”Owner report · Power Train,Electrical System,Engine · May 2026
“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 a catastrophic mechanical engine failure.”Owner report · Engine · May 2026
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2026
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“During first oil change at 1200 miles, found a lot of metal flex in the oil filter element after cutting the oil filter open.”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2026
“Im hearing ticking sounds when starting the engine and I reported it to my dealership service department and thay said thay don't see any issue”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2026
“The infotainment and instrumentation cluster will reboot while driving. This has happened multiple times while on the express way and while using super cruise. When the event happens the infotainment and instrument cluster will turn black for multiple minutes rebooting. At times they do not successfully reboot and forces the vehicle to pull over stop and force a system reset.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2025
“My brakes stopped working randomly. Alarms started going off in the car. Thankfully I was able to quickly turn right instead of rolling into traffic. This was terrifying and could have caused a very serious wreck.”Owner report · Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance · Nov 2025
“The image module system has completely failed and never worked in the Yukon. Then it would brake while still accelerating.”Owner report · Service Brakes,Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance · Nov 2025
“I purchased this vehicle in May of 2025. It currently has 9840 miles on it. While driving in October the vehicle shut down and locked up. After getting it towed to a dealer I was told the diesel motor and the fuel system were blow and seized and need to be replace. The vehicle is still currently in North Carolina while I live in Virginia. Supposedly parts are in for repair for 3 weeks now and I still don't have my vehicle nor any info on when I will get back. Davenport GMC of Rocky Mount and GM have been rather useless in this process. I cant believe I am going through this with a $90,000 car that was four months old.”Owner report · Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 2025
“Reduced engine power warning light came on at approximately 7600 miles on our new 2025 Yukon xl. Dealer inspected and ultimately decided the engine needs to be replaced due to crankshaft end play out of spec. This is a know GM issue. Incorrect thrust bearing was installed from the factory. Gm did not inform us of this issue. This could have resulted in catastrophic engine failure and cause to be stranded on the road. Not ideal when it is -20 degrees in my hometown. Dealer finally replaced engine then had lane departure unavailable and lane assist unavailable warning lights. Dealer claimed this was unrelated but all safety equipment worked when we dropped it off. Now it doesn’t.”Owner report · Engine,Forward Collision Avoidance,Back Over Prevention · Oct 2025
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 2025 GMC Yukon XL reliable?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2025 GMC Yukon XL. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2025 GMC Yukon XL have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning wheels:hub. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.