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2023 GMC Yukon Xl Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2023 GMC Yukon Xl has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,787,539 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 25V274000 2025-04-24 597,571 affected
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…

Consequence

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

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…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 24V674000 2024-09-12 449,671 affected
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…

Consequence

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.

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…

SUSPENSION 23V642000 2023-09-20 189 affected
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.

Consequence

A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

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…

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 22V903000 2022-12-08 740,108 affected
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…

Consequence

DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

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…

Complaints by component

ENGINE
121
7injuries
POWER TRAIN
31
1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
30
2injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
15
10injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES
7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
1injuries
VISIBILITY/WIPER
6
STEERING
4
Total complaints270

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Lost power going down highway and coasted to a stop on the side of the road. Car was towed to a nearby gmc dealership and after inspection a new 6.2 motor is needed. I did not notice any warning signals when I lost power.”

ENGINE · reported 2026-06-05

“This vehicle was identified as recalled in 2025 for total engine replacement and the engine did fail in may 2025 it would stall while driving. Gmc performed the engine replacement in june of 2025. The car stalled again on friday may 1. It was taken to the dealer on may 7 and was diagnosed as…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-05-01

“My 2023 gmc yukon denali is currently at the dealership due to a manufacturer recall involving the engine. The engine issue occurred while I was driving with my children in the vehicle, which required me to pull over and have the vehicle towed to the dealership after inspection, I was told the…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-04-28

“I was on the highway heading home with my [xxx] son in the backseat and without warning the engine shut down and luckily we were on the exit ramp and away from heavy traffic. I pulled over to the side and tried to start it again but it won’t even crank. The cabin heater stopped working too, it…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-04-24

“Engine seized after the pico test. Been 3 months waiting on an engine”

ENGINE · reported 2026-04-20

“On 2/28/26 I experienced complete engine failure on my 23 yukon. I was going 70mph on the highway when the engine kicked and and kicked into neutral. The car spent 6 weeks in the dealer to have the engine replaced. I picked up the car on wednesday, 4/15. On 4/16, I was once again driving, as…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-04-16

“The contact owns a 2023 gmc yukon xl. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle experienced unexpected gear shifting. The check engine warning light illuminated and then disappeared when the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-04-15

“The vehicle has the l87 gm engine. It lost complete power and the engine seized up and would not start again. Fortunately I was able to roll into a neighborhood and get off the main road with no issues. The dealer has confirmed the seized engine and a replacement engine has been ordered with no…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-03-22

Defect investigations

Investigation EA25007 Opened 2025-10-23 · open

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado…

Investigation EA25007 Opened 2025-10-23 · open

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado…

Investigation PE25001 Opened 2025-01-16 · closed 2025-10-23

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing…

Investigation PE25001 Opened 2025-01-16 · closed 2025-10-23

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing…

Investigation RQ26001 Opened 2026-01-16 · open

Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 36 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging engine failure in vehicles subject to Recall 25V274. In each VOQ, the engine had the recall remedy completed prior to the reported failure incident. Recall 25V-274 addresses vehicles equipped with a L87 6.2L V8 gas…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 GMC Yukon Xl as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.