2023 GMC Yukon Xl
Common Problems
Ranked from 83 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
11 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 Highway Speed
26complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine suddenly stops functioning at high speeds, leading to loss of power and propulsion.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
- 2
Engine Stalling and Loss of Power During Acceleration
18complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls and loses power during acceleration, often accompanied by a 'push button to start' message.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
- 3
Engine Seizure
17complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine seizes up, rendering the vehicle immobile and requiring a complete engine replacement.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Engine Failure Caused by Defective Parts
12complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine fails due to defective parts such as pistons, cam shafts, or crankshaft bearings, leading to complete loss of power.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Engine Stall at High Speed Due to Malfunctioning Fuel System
12complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls at high speeds without any warning, leading to loss of power and control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
- 6
Engine Stall During Driving
10complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine stalls during driving, often without warning, leading to loss of power and difficulty restarting.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Transmission Valve Body Failure
4complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission valve body failure causing transmission jerking and erratic shifting.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Unexpected Gear Shifting
4complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts unexpectedly into neutral, causing the vehicle to lose power and become difficult to control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
OnStar Module Malfunction
3complaintsLow severityElectricalOnStar module malfunctioning, leading to loss of emergency services and connectivity.
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Wiper System Malfunction
3complaintsLow severityOtherWindshield wipers stopping mid-operation, reducing visibility during rainy conditions.
- 11
Battery Drain Issues
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalBattery drains completely multiple times, leaving the vehicle unable to start.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes
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.