repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
2023 GMC YukonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 249 owner complaints about the 2023 GMC Yukon, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-274 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 GMC Yukon has problems
249 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
162Engine
48Power train
29Electrical system
16Fuel/propulsion system
14Engine and engine cooling
10Service brakes
7Vehicle speed control
6Forward collision avoidance
5Back over prevention
2916 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 162 | 0 |
| Power train | 48 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 29 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 5 | 1 |
| 16 other systems | 29 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2023 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
Brake fluid low warning: lamp
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Suspension: rear
Risk. A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing 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.
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
2023 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
2023 GMC Yukon safety ratings
2023 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard & Optional
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 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.
On XXX, at approximately 3:58 PM Eastern, my 2023 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate (6.2L L87, approx. 68,000 miles) lost power and became inoperable while I was driving southbound on XXX in [XXX], about a mile before Exit XXX. Before it died I heard loud rattling, then banging from inside the engine. I…
On XXX, at about 2:49 PM Eastern, I was merging onto XXX from [XXX], accelerating hard at about 70 to 75 mph, when the dash displayed "press start again," the tachometer dropped to zero RPM, and the engine shut off. I crossed to the right-side breakdown lane and stopped. The engine then restarted.…
After the original engine failed the recall inspection, it was replaced as part of GM's recall program at 40k miles. At 50k miles with the new engine (so only 10k miles into the new engine), the engine completely locked up and shut down while my son was driving the car on the interstate. We had to…
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