repaired · 2026 Q3
Control module: software
NewRisk. Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
2022 GMC YukonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 186 owner complaints about the 2022 GMC Yukon, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-619 the manufacturer reports only 83% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 GMC Yukon has problems
186 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
113Engine1 crash/fire/injury
32Electrical system
29Power train
14Fuel/propulsion system
13Engine and engine cooling
7Suspension
6Steering
5Forward collision avoidance
4Lane departure
3115 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 113 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 0 |
| Power train | 29 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 31 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2022 GMC Yukon 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 · 2026 Q3
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Lighting control module: software
Risk. DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2024 Q3
Seat belts: critical fasteners
Risk. A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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
2022 vs. every other Yukon 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 median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 GMC Yukon safety ratings
2022 GMC Yukon SUV 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 GMC Yukon, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureOpen
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyOpen
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureLed to recall 25V-274
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyNo recall
In owners' words
What Yukon owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My brother and I were on our way home from Phoenix to Las Vegas, driving about 70 mph when my 2022 GMC Yukon Denali suddenly shifted into neutral. We pulled over and had to restart the vehicle. We started driving again and a few minutes later the car shifted into neutral for the second time. We…
My engine catastrophically failed and caught on fire. This was the second engine that was related to the recall that was replaced once at 21,000 miles
Vehicle: 2022 GMC Yukon AT4, 6.2L V8 (L87) Mileage at Failure: 159,605 My 2022 GMC Yukon AT4 experienced a complete engine failure at approximately 159,605 miles. The engine seized and could not be manually rotated. The vehicle was inspected by Wallick's Auto Service, which confirmed that the…
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