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2025 GMC Yukon XL: raw data

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vehicle2025 / gmc / yukon-xl
known issues5 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints27 on file (2025-04-25 → 2026-09-17)
recalls1
investigations1
fars0 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Engine seizure and failure requiring replacementENGINE9 complaints2025-04 → 2026-08yukon-xl-2025-engine-seizure
  • 11742654 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
  • 11699723 DuraMAX 3.0L LZ0 engine with defective crankshaft thrust bearing caused catastrophic engine failure requiring engine replacement. The event occurred at about 1,000 miles. There is a GM TSB that addresses this issue
  • 11703036 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
Powertrain jerking and unexpected shift to neutralPOWER TRAIN3 complaints2025-09 → 2026-05yukon-xl-2025-powertrain-neutral-shift
  • 11738342 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
  • 11688875 Transmission malfunctioned 4 separate times. Engine and service transmission light came on. Vehicle shifted hard and became immobile at certain times. 4 tropes to a dealer for repair. Latest repair was replacing ECM and problem still persists
  • 11711967 Starting at around 1300 miles, we noticed jerking upon acceleration. We took it into the dealership at 1500 due to a check engine light. They replaced the coil in cylinder 1
Electrical system failure and instrument cluster rebootELECTRICAL SYSTEM2 complaints2026-01 → 2026-03yukon-xl-2025-electrical-cluster-reboot
  • 11713468 The infotainment and instrumentation cluster will reboot while driving. This has happened multiple times while on the express way and while using super cruise
  • 11721834 The car was purchased on 8/15/2026. On November 6th 2026 with 3051 miles on all the gauges, electronic dashboard, gps , climate controls, heads up display failed while car was in driving
Brake system failure and warning malfunctionSERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE4 complaints2025-04 → 2025-11yukon-xl-2025-brake-system-failure
  • 11700916 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
  • 11699186 At approximately 4,300 miles—well within the 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty—this truck suffered a catastrophic right-rear brake failure directly attributable to a dealer-installed GMC-approved Brembo Performance Brake Upgrade Package
  • 11656684 Roughly one to two times per day, a notification pops up on the infotainment screen stating that the brakes need to be serviced due to the brake assist system failing
Rear camera and park assist system failureBACK OVER PREVENTION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE3 complaints2025-09 → 2025-12yukon-xl-2025-camera-park-assist-failure
  • 11690347 The rear view camera is not sufficient for full time use. The camera is positioned too low and during times of dawn/night/dusk if a truck of similar size pulls up behind you, your camera is completely blinded by headlights
  • 11708115 The image module system has completely failed and never worked in the Yukon. Then it would brake while still accelerating
  • 11688022 On August 9th at 5:30PM roughly, while attempting to park using the vehicle’s Park Assist feature, the system failed to function properly—specifically, it failed to detect a pole at the rear of a parking space, did not slow or brake the vehicle

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
272025-04-252026-09-1710ENGINE:16; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:6; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:6; SERVICE BRAKES:5; BACK OVER PREVENTION:3

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
26V30400014/05/2026WHEELS:HUBGeneral 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.A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
EA26005openLoss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyENGINE2026-08-20··On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.  This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued Recall 25V-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. GM’s recall remedy for Recall 25V-274 consisted of two different repairs, either an oil viscosity change or an engine replacement, based on the results of the remedy inspection procedure. ODI continues to receive reports of engine failures after the completion of the recall remedy. To date, ODI has received 499 complaints alleging post-remedy engine failure in vehicles subject to Recall 25V-274, 473 of which involved an oil viscosity change and 26 a complete engine replacement. Additionally, ODI has received 191 reports of L87 engine failures in engines produced after the production period cited in Recall 25V-274. GM reported receiving 6,953 complaints of post-remedy engine failure. ODI is opening this Engineering Analysisto continue investigating complaints of post-remedy engine failure. ODI is expanding the scope of this Investigation to include engines produced after the production period cited in the recall. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20240legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2025 GMC Yukon XL vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2025/gmc/yukon-xl
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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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