2021 GMC Yukon XL Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 GMC Yukon XL, 3% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I've owned over a dozen GM trucks over the last 20+ years and this model is the worst ever! My complaint: GM took away the turn signal lights on the side mirrors. The turn signal indicators on the dash are too small and located with many other lights/indicators, so they cannot be seen quickly nor 'easily' and can't be heard under normal traffic conditions. This creates an incredibly dangerous situation with driver distraction trying to see if a turn signal has been activated and increases the risk of vehicles next to the truck not expecting a lane change if they are ahead of the tail lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #11390879, filed 2021-01, 100 miles“The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH during a rainstorm, the front windshield wipers suddenly failed operate, causing the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11553001, filed 2023-11, 21,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while operating the vehicle on a cold day, the windshield wiper fluid failed to spray from the windshield wiper nozzle and the windshield and window could not be cleaned while driving. The contact stated that the failure was present with the front windshield and rear glass and had created a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11650555, filed 2025-03, 48,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving 68 MPH, the panoramic sunroof exploded and shattered. The shattered pieces fell onto the shade guard. There were no injuries sustained. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to continue driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that she would need to pay a repair fee as the part was not under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #11481771, filed 2022-08, 17,000 miles“The wiper system turns off randomly when it’s raining…. It’s been taken in to the dealer multiple times but no changes made. Doesn’t matter if auto sensing is on or off.”
NHTSA complaint #11620872, filed 2024-10Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 8 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
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 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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