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2023 GMC Yukon
Common Problems

Ranked from 89 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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Medium
3 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

9 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.

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  1. 1

    Engine Failure During Operation

    35complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine unexpectedly shuts down during operation, leaving the vehicle inoperable.

    $4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 1220 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 25V274000

  2. 2

    Complete Engine Failure

    16complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    The engine completely fails, often without warning, requiring immediate roadside assistance and potentially leading to engine replacement.

    $4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 1220 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 25V274000

  3. 3

    Engine Seizure

    16complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    The engine suddenly stops functioning, often at high speeds, without any prior warning.

    $4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 1220 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 25V274000

  4. 4

    Engine Recall Issues

    14complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine fails despite having undergone the GM 6.2L engine recall, indicating potential underlying issues.

    Related recall: 25V274000

  5. 5

    Transmission Malfunction

    12complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission malfunctions, causing the vehicle to lose power and stall during operation.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 18 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Engine Failure Without Warning

    10complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    The engine fails without any warning lights or messages, leading to a complete loss of power and requiring immediate roadside assistance.

    $4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 1220 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 25V274000

  7. 7

    Brake System Malfunction

    9complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake system fails, leading to the vehicle losing control and potentially causing accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 14 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 24V674000

  8. 8

    Transmission Stalling and Neutral Shift

    7complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission shifts to neutral and the vehicle stalls, often without warning lights.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 18 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Engine and Engine Cooling Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Engine and cooling system issues lead to abnormal engine behavior, including sputtering and unexpected deceleration.

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.

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