Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-25 | 20V735000 |
SEATS | 94 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerat… |
| 2026-04-06 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while accelerating approximately 35 - 40 MPH from a stopl… |
| 2026-04-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving my yukon xl with my family and as I was coming to a stop at a stop light my Yukon started to shake violen… |
| 2026-04-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH and merging onto the f… |
| 2026-03-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | March 29th 2026 my 2021 Yukon XL engine stalled while driving at 45mph (No prior warning lamps or messages, restart eng… |
| 2026-03-23 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started s… |
| 2026-03-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | engine failure from the connecting rod and/or crankshaft. There is a current recall for this and my vehicle should be a… |
| 2026-03-15 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle could not detect key fob, key fob had normal operation(lock, unlock, remote start, tailgate open and close, all… |
| 2026-03-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2021 Yukon Denali 6.2L V8, 137k miles- engine failure—driving down road 55mph and engine light came on, along with chec… |
| 2026-02-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Lifter failure, resulting in costly repairs and possible catastrophic engine failure while driving. Vehicle has 78,000 … |
| 2026-02-24 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | Phantom braking when moving forward after a stop. Dealer can’t replicate or diagnose it, therefore won’t repair it und… |
| 2026-02-18 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehi… |
| 2026-02-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Right as I was coming up on my powertrain warranty, I began to have lifter issues. I had two repairs of the original li… |
| 2026-02-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Driver side mirror starts moving on its own without any physical buttons being pressed. Accident notification system ha… |
| 2026-01-20 | STEERING | No | 0 | When driving at slow speed and wheels turning right or left you can hear a humming coming from the suspension. Unable t… |
| 2026-01-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I have 60k miles on my 2021 yukon xl denali. the transmission went out in it in January. i have it in the shop in janua… |
| 2026-01-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost d… |
| 2025-12-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The car suddenly experienced engine failure while driving at highway speed (about 70 mph). The check engine light, as … |
| 2025-12-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 12/16/25 (evening): Warnings began cycling across the screen: 1) Service ESC, 2) Vehicle Leveling for Stability, 3) Rea… |
| 2025-12-15 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | While driving my 2021 GMC Yukon XL, the vehicle unexpectedly lost acceleration. After lifting off the gas pedal, it jol… |
| 2025-12-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving on a two lane road, my vehicle put itself into Neutral without me doing anything and the engine stopped.… |
| 2025-12-07 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I'm vehicle has experience both active recalls for similar model year but my VIN isn't listed as been one that is cover… |
| 2025-12-05 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the gear shifter independently s… |
| 2025-12-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On December 1, 2025 at around 5pm CST, my 2021 GMC Yukon XL started making a squeeling noise then stopped while driving… |
| 2025-12-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I experienced complete engine failure at around 76000 miles similar to a current engine recall for 2021 to 2024 6.2L V… |
| 2025-11-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Vehicle indicated that the suspension system was disabled. Vehicle then lost power and disabled itself driving through… |
| 2025-11-07 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Routine oil change by professional local mechanic. Upon completion we were told that the vehicle would not turnover. T… |
| 2025-11-07 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Lifter failure with cylinder #6. Car violently shook prior to this failure. No engine lights or messages until the next… |
| 2025-10-30 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and… |
| 2025-10-07 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low engine oil warn… |
| 2025-10-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While operating the vehicle at normal highway speed, the engine suddenly failed without warning. The vehicle immediatel… |
| 2025-09-23 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Lifters failed |
| 2025-09-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Subject: Assistance Request – Vehicle Engine Failure Shortly After Purchase I am reaching out for assistance regardin… |
| 2025-09-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine has a knocking noise. Very noticeable. Started around 3 weeks ago and has done it on multiple occasions. |
| 2025-09-01 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving 6 MPH, the vehicle experienced a complete l… |
| 2025-08-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Low engine oil message keeps flashing after less than 2,000 miles of driver. Excessive oil consumption. Took vehicle to… |
| 2025-08-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On August 21, 2025, my vehicle engine died in Connecticut when I was taking my son back to college. I had to have it to… |
| 2025-08-16 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel pump power control module failed while driving. This part was included in a recall in 2021 but our VIN appears to … |
| 2025-08-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On Thursday August 14 while driving our traction control light and engine light came on along with the ESC light while … |
| 2025-08-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Vehicle Information Make: GMC Model: Yukon XL Denali Year: 2021 VIN: [XXX] 1. What component or system failed or mal… |
| 2025-08-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving from New Orleans with my family when traveling at 75 mph when it’s like the transmission started strainin… |
| 2025-08-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Vehicle was on highway when alerts started going off and a weird noise started. It scared the occupants as they were g… |
| 2025-08-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Been working with dealership on engine performance for a year, recall is delayed because of no available parts. I had b… |
| 2025-08-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The Yukon has stopped while driving twice. The check engine light came on, the dealership says there is an oil problem… |
| 2025-08-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | GM is unable to remedy this recall. I have been waiting since April 2025 (when the recall was issued) to our family veh… |
| 2025-07-31 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost m… |
| 2025-07-27 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | 10 speed transmission It’s been at the dealer for a month and they checked it today. Same issues as the mass recall… |
| 2025-07-24 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | My 2021 GMC Yukon XL Denali is part of the April 2025 recall for the 6.2L V8 engine defect. The dealership confirmed th… |
| 2025-07-19 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerat… |
| 2025-07-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | GMC does not seem to care about fixing this major recall. It has been 3 months and they have no fix yet. |