2022 GMC Yukon Xl
Common Problems
Ranked from 57 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Engine Failure at High Speed
12complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine suddenly lost power and shut off at highway speeds, leaving the vehicle disabled in traffic.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
- 2
Engine Seizure
9complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine seized up while driving at moderate speeds, rendering the vehicle non-operational.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
- 3
Engine Stall During Driving Due to Unspecified Error
9complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly stalls during driving, often without warning, requiring the vehicle to be towed.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
- 4
Electrical System Failure Causing Dashboard Malfunction
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system fails, causing the dashboard to malfunction and the vehicle to become unresponsive.
- 5
Engine Knocking and Loss of Power
7complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine produced knocking noises and experienced a sudden loss of power, often without warning lights.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
- 6
Transmission Failure in Limp Mode
5complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission entered limp mode, reducing power and preventing the vehicle from shifting properly.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V085000
- 7
Engine Failure Causing Vehicle to Stall and Not Restart
3complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine fails, causing the vehicle to stall and become unresponsive, often not restarting properly.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
- 8
Engine Coolant Control Valve Failure
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe coolant control valve failed, leading to engine overheating and subsequent engine failure.
Related recall: 25V274000
- 9
Engine Misfire and Check Engine Light On
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and the check engine light comes on, indicating potential internal engine issues.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
- 10
Engine Oil Consumption Issues
2complaintsLow severityEngineThe engine consumed an excessive amount of oil, requiring frequent oil changes and potentially leading to engine failure.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
- 11
Engine Oil Consumption Without Visible Leak
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe engine consumes excessive oil without visible leaks, often due to internal engine wear or failure.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Fuel System Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle, often due to fuel system issues such as a faulty fuel pump or injector.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.