Fifth generation
2023 GMC Yukon XL
The most reported problem on the 2023 GMC Yukon XL is engine failure, with 89 complaints, usually around 25,000 miles.
- 217owner complaints
- 4recalls
- 2involved a crash
- 38,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Yukon XL doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2023 model year.
Is the 2023 GMC Yukon XL reliable?
The 2023 GMC Yukon XL has 217 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 1.3 times the median of 166 for 2023 SUVs on this site. Of the 13 Yukon XL model years since 2014, it has the 3rd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2022 and 2024
- The 2023 stands out from the model years on either side. It draws 54 complaints for each year on the road, while the 2022 draws 34 and the 2024 23.
- Top problem
- One problem takes up much of the file: engine failure, named in 89 of the 217 complaints (41%). A quarter of the 38 owners who gave a mileage for engine failure saw it by about 14,000 miles, and half by about 25,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 7 of the 217 complaints (3%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 2 reports mention a crash and 13 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- engine failure and stalling all have recalls on the same system, and the same campaigns cover them: 25V-274. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings jumped in 2025, with 123 complaints, 11.2 times the next busiest year. So far in 2026, 79 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine failure, knocking or rod bearing, 89 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
217 complaints is 1.4 times the median 2023 model on this site and 1.3 times the median 2023 SUV. Among the 7 Yukon XL model years here it ranks 3rd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2023 GMC Yukon XL
GMC filed 903 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2023 GMC Yukon XL. 61 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 4 bulletins · 89 complaints
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where the connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.
2 more on this problem
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the engine lifter bores may be oversized. Dealers are to replace the engine.
This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 9 bulletins · 65 complaints
This service bulletin advises the technician to check if the transmission cooler lines are twisted to correct customer concerns of Harsh Shift, Shudder, Surge, Stall, Transmission Overheating and/or High Transmission Fluid Temperature.
This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the FPDCM if found to cause customers concerns of Crank No Start, Stalling, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated – DTC P023F or P129F Set.
7 more on this problem
This service bulletin provides repair information for Engine Wire Harness Chafing to correct customer concerns of IPC Gauges Sweep, IPC Warning Message, SES/Check Engine/MIL, No Start/ No Crank, Runs Rough, Stalls, Reduced Engine Power, Various DTCs.
This bulletin provides a procedure to replace the FPDCM if found to cause customers concerns of Crank No Start, Stalling, Loss of Power, Fuel Gauge Inoperative/Erratic, MIL Illuminated - DTC P023F and/or P129F Set.
This service bulletin provides service information for customer concerns of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated that may be caused by gelling of fuel in cold temperatures.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of After a Remote Start When the Start Button Is Pressed the Engine May Stall or Will Not Restart.
This Preliminary information communicates an issue when remote start is used the engine may stall when the push to start button is pressed. On certain models, dealerships are to reprogram the BCM to correct the issue.
This Preliminary information communicates an issue when remote start is used the engine may stall when the push to start button is pressed. Engineering is working on a fix.
This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering information from technicians in regards to No Crank, No Start, Engine Runs Rough, Vehicle Stalls and/or Reduced Engine Power (REP), Service Engine Soon (SES) and/or Malfunction Indicator ...
Check engine light or misfire 13 bulletins · 23 complaints
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition that could cause the engine coolant control valve to fail an onboard vehicle diagnostic test.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated with Active DTC P0102 and Possibly U060F and U1346 at the Mass Air Flow Sensor.
11 more on this problem
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to test the intake manifold for any possible leaks that may cause the customers concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0172, P026D, P2459, and/or P2A00 Set.
This bulletin advises the technician of a possible kinked coolant hose that might be causing the customers concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P026A Set.
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce ...
This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering further information from technicians in regard to the Check Engine Lamp illuminated on DIC, and having DTCs P0202, P0203 Set.
This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards the Check Engine Lamp illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC), and having DTCs P0202, P0203 Set.
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is working on a fix.
This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need to gather further information from technicians in regard to having a No Crank, No Start, Check Engine Lamp illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC), DTC P062B Set.
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to having a No Crank, No Start, Check Engine Lamp illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC), ...
This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip on how to resolve a issue with the Body Control Module setting DTC: P0606 and turning on a Check Engine Lamp.
Plus 1 older ones not listed here.
Engine rattles or ticks 1 bulletin · 12 complaints
This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct a condition of a Ticking Noise from the Engine.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 6 bulletins · 10 complaints
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with ABS SES MIL / Service Brake System / Service StabiliTrak / BSCM DTC P0606 P0562 and dealers to perform additional battery and connection testing.
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with ABS SES MIL / Service Brake System / Service StabiliTrak / BSCM DTC P0606 P0562 and engineering is currently investigating.
4 more on this problem
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inform drivers that under certain driving conditions such as hilly or mountainous roads accompanied with frequent braking, that the original equipment front brake pads may wear prematurely.
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with premature brake pad life and engineering is working on release new pad lining material.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle.
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that after performing a brake inspection, brake pad replacement, or any other repair that requires the caliper piston to be reseated may be causing DTC C05B0 to falsely set for eBoost ...
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 15 bulletins · 9 complaints
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.
This Preliminary information communicates that you may notice a black screen on their radio display. This can happen for a period of a couple seconds or the entire ignition cycle. Engineering is aware of the issue and investigating.
13 more on this problem
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Software Version Y175 – Multiple Updates for IOK.
Customer Satisfaction Program - certain vehicles may have a condition where the battery is at risk for a drain following an over-the-air update. Dealers are to reprogram the serial data gateway module and the radio.
Certain vehicles may have a condition in which a transmission control body screen detaches from the spacer plate when the vehicle is operated in extremely cold weather conditions. Dealers are to reprogram the Transmission Control Module.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Software Version Y171 – Multiple Updates.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Software Version Y172 – Multiple Updates for IOK.
This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Software Version Y167 â Multiple Updates for IOK.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Software Version Y168 â Multiple Updates for IOK.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Software Version Y169â Multiple Updates for IOK.
This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering further information from technicians in regard to the assist step totally being inoperative and not functioning with door operation or radio center stack setting.
Plus 3 older ones not listed here.
Battery dies or the car will not start 8 bulletins · 8 complaints
This bulletin provides a procedure on how to check for a battery drain utilizing the Picoscope and how to measure the load on the system that may be causing a drain.
This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the FPDCM if found to cause customers concerns of Crank No Start, Stalling, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated – DTC P023F or P129F Set.
6 more on this problem
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with high resistance in the glass breakage loop that could cause a dead battery or unwanted theft alarm. Dealers are to inspect the glass breakage loop.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Trailer Brake Disabled and/or DTC C1114 Stored During Pulling a Trailer with a Battery, Generator or Solar Charger.
Customer Satisfaction Program - certain vehicles may have a condition where the battery is at risk for a drain following an over-the-air update. Dealers are to reprogram the serial data gateway module.
This technical bulletin offers a procedure to correct the condition of Dead Battery and / or Unwanted Liftgate Opening.
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with a low battery concerns and dealership are to reprogram the BCM to correct the issue.
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with a battery going dead causing by the hand free liftgate module. Dealer are to replace the hands free liftgate module and also GM engineering is working on new BCM calibrations.
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 5 bulletins · 6 complaints
This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering Vibration/Shudder, Intermittent DTCs/MIL Illuminated, Engagement/Disengagement/Ratcheting ...
This service bulletin provides a procedure to repair wiring to correct customer concerns of Driveability, Hesitation, Transmission Shifting Rough/Harsh, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
3 more on this problem
This service bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure to aid in correcting a customer concern of a Howling, Whining/Whirring Noise, Shudder/Vibration and/or Grinding Noise While in 4HI, 4HI Auto and/or During Parking Lot Maneuvers in Auto Mode.
This bulletin provides a service procedure to correct a customer concern of a Shake and/or Shudder During Steady Speed and/or Light Throttle Acceleration Between 25 and 50 MPH (40 and 80 KM/H).
This informational bulletin provides graphs to help identify possible issues that may cause shaking and shudders and what may be the cause of said issue.
Complaints filed by year
123 complaints came in 2025, 11.2 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy. Open.
NHTSA summary
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy. Closed aug 20, 2026.
NHTSA summary
Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Open.
NHTSA summary
Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Closed oct 23, 2025, led to recall 25V-274.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2023 GMC Yukon XL
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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 for this recall is N252494000.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
All 4 recalls on the 2023 GMC Yukon XL, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2023 GMC Yukon XL?
Engine failure, with 89 of the 217 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 25,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2023 GMC Yukon XL problems start?
Of the 67 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 17,000 miles and half by about 38,000.
Is the 2023 GMC Yukon XL better or worse than the 2022 and 2024?
Counted per year on the road, the 2023 has more complaints than both the 2022 and the 2024: 54 a year against 34 and 23.
How many 2023 GMC Yukon XL complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
7 of them (3%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for engine failure on the 2023 GMC Yukon XL?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 25V-274. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.