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2023 GMC Yukon XL
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 226
- Received Feb 2023 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates15 complaints · 6.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine knocking from rod or main bearings13 complaints · 5.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine suddenly shuts off while driving11 complaints · 4.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V274000General 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.
- Recall #24V674000General 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."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Engine knocking from rod or main bearingsFirst signal: Feb 2025
- Engine suddenly shuts off while drivingFirst signal: Aug 2025
- Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speedFirst signal: Feb 2025
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 2 crashes, 0 fires, 13 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 13 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| February 2023 | 2 |
| March 2023 | 0 |
| April 2023 | 1 |
| May 2023 | 0 |
| June 2023 | 0 |
| July 2023 | 0 |
| August 2023 | 0 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 0 |
| November 2023 | 0 |
| December 2023 | 0 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 0 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 0 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 17 |
| February 2025 | 21 |
| March 2025 | 11 |
| April 2025 | 16 |
| May 2025 | 7 |
| June 2025 | 15 |
| July 2025 | 13 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 2 |
| June 2026 | 3 |
| July 2026 | 6 |
| August 2026 | 18 |
| September 2026 | 11 |
| October 2026 | 8 |
| Total | 226 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates | 15 | 6.6% | 5.5× | NHTSA recall #25V274000 |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 13 | 5.8% | 4.2× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Feb 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 5.8% |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 11 | 4.9% | 2.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 5.1% |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 11 | 4.9% | 6.9× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Feb 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 4.1% |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 7 | 3.1% | 8.2× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jul 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.9% |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 5 | 2.2% | 1.6× | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 4 | 1.8% | 1.1× | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 3 | 1.3% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 3 | 1.3% | 0.8× | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 1.3% | 0.5× | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 3 | 1.3% | 1.9× | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 3 | 1.3% | 0.5× | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 3 | 1.3% | 0.6× |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V274000April 24, 2025597,571 vehicles affected
engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
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.
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 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.
NHTSA recall #24V674000September 12, 2024449,671 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp; service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: software
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."
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 customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
NHTSA recall #23V642000September 20, 2023189 vehicles affected
suspension: rear
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.
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 recall is N232415910.
NHTSA recall #22V903000December 8, 2022740,108 vehicles affected
exterior lighting: lighting control module: software
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."
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 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2023 GMC Yukon XL.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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