repaired · 2023 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2013 GMC Yukon XLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2013 GMC Yukon XL, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-053 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 12, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 GMC Yukon XL has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Structure
5Air bags
1Visibility
1Service brakes
1Engine
1Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 10 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2013 GMC Yukon XL recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Yukon XL year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Yukon XL median. How we score
'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 GMC Yukon XL, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Yukon XL owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO COUNTRYSIDE CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (N8167 KELLOM RD, BEAVER DAM, WI 53916, [PHONE]) WHERE THE…
DEFECT CAUSED DASH TO CRACK AT THE PASSANGER AIRBAG, I AM CONCERNED ABOUT MY CHILDREN BEING INJURED FROM THE CRACKED DASH AS WELL AS THE SHARDS FLYING AND INJURING MY CHILD IF I WERE TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT.
THE DASH BOARD NEAR THE STEERING COLUMN JUST CRACKED AS WELL AS THE INTERIOR DRIVERSIDE FRONT DOOR. BOTH PIECES APPEAR TO BE CHEAP PLASTIC. I HAVE RECEIVED A QUOTE FOR $1600 TO FIX THE DOOR AND $1000 TO FIX THE DASH WHEN THESE ARE BOTH DEFECT FROM GM.
Own a 2013 Yukon XL?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.