repaired · 2026 Q3
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Do not driveNewRisk. Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
2019 GMC Yukon XLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 68 owner complaints about the 2019 GMC Yukon XL, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-673 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 GMC Yukon XL has problems
68 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
34Engine
15Power train
6Engine and engine cooling
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Forward collision avoidance
4Service brakes
4Vehicle speed control
4Steering
3Air bags
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 34 | 0 |
| Power train | 15 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 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 · 2020 Q1
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
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
2019 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
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In owners' words
What Yukon XL owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle started showing a po308 code. Called sewell gmc In midland where I purchased the vehical they were 2 months out on diagnostic services. So I took it to another shop. They ran a camera into the problem cylinder and for scaring on the walls. They said it was due to the afm system and the…
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop at a stop sign, the vehicle started shaking violently, with an unknown flashing warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and was…
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving and while the vehicle was parked on several occasions, there was a tapping sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the lifters were inoperable, and the lifters…
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