2021 GMC Yukon XL Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 GMC Yukon XL, 1% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The contact stated that during rainy weather, rainwater leaked into the vehicle through the drainage hose, causing an electrical short. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the drainage hose and wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11589374, filed 2024-05, 55,000 miles“front grill is the Vader chrome and it is peeling off, GM told me there is nothing that can be done and this is a well know issue and is all over the forms. This is due to poor manufacturing quality. A car this expensive should not be having these issues”
NHTSA complaint #11507852, filed 2023-02Related service bulletins
- 11016944Mar 11, 2025This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11016912Mar 5, 2025This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to the power sliding…
- 11015606Mar 5, 2025This bulletin provides a service procedure to replace the sway bar bracket retainers if found the cause of the clunking noise from front of vehicle.
- 11015248Mar 1, 2025This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to the power…
- 11015382Feb 20, 2025This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11014238Jan 30, 2025This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 11013269Jan 16, 2025This informational bulletin provides a guide on how to diagnose and test for vibrations utilizing the PicoScope.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 12 | 4% |
| 2013 | 10 | 45% |
| 2012 | 3 | 23% |
| 2011 | 8 | 17% |
| 2010 | 3 | 11% |
| 2009 | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 | 8 | 12% |
| 2007 | 9 | 9% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2021 GMC Yukon XL
141 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 GMC Yukon XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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