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2021 GMC Yukon XL fuel system problems

The 2021 GMC Yukon XL has 27 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

27

Fuel System complaints

10%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Related recalls

21V739000Fuel SystemSeptember 23, 2021 · 14,939 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine, and cause an unexpected engine stall.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212332040.

What owners report

I was driving home from a long trip and heard a large pop. Several warning signs and messages began popping up and the vehicle was shaking and struggling to maintain speed. I was able to get home and get my family out of the vehicle and get it to a dealer down the road. They stated the Fuel…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 15, 2025

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2021 GMC Yukon XL have?

NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2021 GMC Yukon XL fuel system — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 GMC Yukon XL fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 21V739000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.