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2025 GMC Yukon XL problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2025 GMC Yukon XL sits mid-pack among Yukon XL years: 39 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 78, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 11 reports (28% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

39

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Yukon XL years?

Yukon XL NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted404 complaints1999: 3 complaints2000: 77 complaints2001: 151 complaints2002: 114 complaints2003: 115 complaints2004: 118 complaints2005: 58 complaints2006: 24 complaints2007: 123 complaints2008: 86 complaints2009: 32 complaints2010: 37 complaints2011: 67 complaints2012: 22 complaints2013: 26 complaints2014: 13 complaints2015: 404 complaints2016: 267 complaints2017: 206 complaints2018: 68 complaints2019: 79 complaints2020: 57 complaints2021: 271 complaints2022: 203 complaints2023: 269 complaints2024: 90 complaints2025: 39 complaints2026: 32 complaints
Yukon XL NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 GMC Yukon XL problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1128%
Driver Assistance923%
Electrical System615%
Brakes513%
Transmission25%
Fuel System25%
Seats13%
Speed Control13%
Tires & Wheels13%
Other13%

Does the 2025 GMC Yukon XL have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V304000Tires & WheelsMay 14, 2026 · 2,457 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 6, 2026

“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, and was not even aware it would contact the pole.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · August 9, 2025 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 23, 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. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 21, 2025

“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.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 22, 2025

2025 GMC Yukon XL — common questions

Is the 2025 GMC Yukon XL reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 39 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Yukon XL year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2025 Yukon XL problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (11 complaints), driver assistance (9 complaints), electrical system (6 complaints).

Does the 2025 GMC Yukon XL have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 GMC Yukon XL. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which GMC Yukon XL years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Yukon XL years to avoid are 2015, 2021, 2023, 2016, 2017, 2022, 2001, 2007, 2004, 2024, 2008, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2013, 2012, 2014. The cleanest record among Yukon XL years belongs to 1999.

How safe is the 2025 GMC Yukon XL?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 GMC Yukon XL earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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.