GMC Yukon XL years to avoid
More than twice the Yukon XL's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best GMC Yukon XL years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
GMC Yukon XL complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common GMC Yukon XL problems
All model years combined.
- Engine801
- Brakes373
- Electrical343
- Transmission319
- Lights288
- Airbags195
- Fuel system163
- Steering99
- Body93
- Driver assistance86
- Acceleration63
- Suspension51
Most reported problems on the GMC Yukon XL
GMC Yukon XL problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 41 | Engine | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 28 | Engine | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 75 | Engine | 24,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2023 | - | 230 | Engine | 49,460 | 4 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2022 | 39 | 176 | Engine | 61,000 | 4 | 4 | Avoid |
| 2021 | 24 | 237 | Engine | 64,000 | 12 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2020 | 82 | 47 | Engine | 102,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 73 | 68 | Engine | 104,389 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 70 | 57 | Engine | 40,000 | 2 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 48 | 147 | Lights | 55,000 | 1 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 35 | 202 | Lights | 55,500 | 3 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 21 | 309 | Lights | 70,000 | 2 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 82 | 11 | Airbags | 52,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 88 | 22 | Body | 65,000 | 4 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 91 | 13 | Airbags | 95,000 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 81 | 47 | Airbags | 72,200 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 82 | 28 | Airbags | 118,280 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 86 | 24 | Airbags | 61,000 | 5 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 70 | 69 | Airbags | 110,165 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 54 | 97 | Airbags | 100,000 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 92 | 17 | Driver assistance | 107,768 | 2 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2005 | 73 | 42 | Electrical | 70,000 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 65 | 87 | Electrical | 45,500 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2003 | 60 | 102 | Electrical | 70,200 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 63 | 95 | Brakes | 64,000 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2001 | 49 | 120 | Brakes | 62,000 | 4 | 6 | |
| 2000 | - | 68 | Brakes | 69,000 | 6 | 6 | |
| 1999 | - | 3 | Brakes | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 54
GMC Yukon XL warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the GMC Yukon XL
What years of the GMC Yukon XL should you avoid?
2015, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Each has more than twice the GMC Yukon XL's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2015 alone has 309, mostly about lights and brakes.
What is the best year for a used GMC Yukon XL?
2006, 2013 and 2009 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (17, 22 and 24).
What is the most common problem with the GMC Yukon XL?
Engine, with 801 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (373) and electrical (343).
How many recalls does the GMC Yukon XL have?
54 recalls between 1999 and 2026. The 2021 model year has the most, with 12.
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