GMC Yukon XL recall history
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the GMC Yukon XL, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the GMC Yukon XL, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1999–2026 with 87 recall campaigns and 2645 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 2021 (12), 2000 (6), and 2012 (5).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2015 (394), 2016 (250), and 2021 (199).
- Top recall themes: Seats and restraints, Airbags, and Brakes.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Engine, Exterior lighting, Electrical system.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Seats and restraints
9 campaigns · Years: 2001, 2015–2019, 2021–2022These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Airbags
7 campaigns · Years: 2000, 2007–2014, 2021These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
Brakes
7 campaigns · Years: 2000–2005, 2014, 2023–2024These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Fuel and emissions
6 campaigns · Years: 2000–2001, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2020–2021These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Powertrain
5 campaigns · Years: 2000, 2005, 2013, 2021These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
Electrical
4 campaigns · Years: 2007–2009, 2011–2014These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.
Steering and suspension
4 campaigns · Years: 2012, 2016, 2021, 2023These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
Engine and cooling
2 campaigns · Years: 2004–2006, 2021–2024These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the GMC Yukon XL in NHTSA complaint data are Engine, Exterior lighting, Electrical system.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 2 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, Forward collision avoidance: warnings. |
| 2025 | 0 | 15 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Electrical system, Engine. |
| 2024 | 2 | 50 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Engine and engine cooling. |
| 2023 | 4 | 189 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Power train. |
| 2022 | 3 | 135 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Power train. |
| 2021 | 12 | 199 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Power train, Engine and engine cooling. |
| 2020 | 2 | 41 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Power train, Exterior lighting. |
| 2019 | 1 | 60 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Power train, Electrical system. |
| 2018 | 1 | 58 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Service brakes, Power train. |
| 2017 | 1 | 193 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting, Power train, Electrical system. |
| 2016 | 3 | 250 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Electrical system. |
| 2015 | 2 | 394 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Electrical system. |
| 2014 | 3 | 13 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Service brakes, Latches/locks/linkages. |
| 2013 | 4 | 26 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Air bags, Service brakes. |
| 2012 | 5 | 22 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Structure:body, Electrical system. |
| 2011 | 4 | 65 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Structure, Structure:body. |
| 2010 | 3 | 37 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Engine, Electronic stability control (esc). |
| 2009 | 5 | 32 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Engine, Engine and engine cooling:engine. |
| 2008 | 4 | 86 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages. |
| 2007 | 4 | 120 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Engine, Vehicle speed control. |
| 2006 | 2 | 24 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electronic stability control (esc), Service brakes, Vehicle speed control. |
| 2005 | 5 | 58 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel, Engine, Electrical system. |
| 2004 | 3 | 118 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel, Electrical system, Steering. |
| 2003 | 3 | 114 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel, Service brakes. |
| 2002 | 1 | 114 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Service brakes, Parking brake. |
| 2001 | 4 | 150 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Parking brake, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Service brakes. |
| 2000 | 6 | 77 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump, Service brakes. |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Service brakes. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Air bags , Seat belts and Service brakes
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.