2022 GMC Yukon XL Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 11%of 174 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 GMC Yukon XL, 11% of the 174 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The engine system (6.2L V8 L87) in my 2022 GMC Yukon XL failed due to a known manufacturer defect tied to NHTSA Campaign 25V-274. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The issue involves the risk of sudden loss of propulsion, which could result in a crash or injury to myself or others. This is a serious safety concern, and I do not feel safe operating the vehicle in its current condition. The defect has been acknowledged by GMC, but there is no remedy or repair currently available. …”
NHTSA complaint #11665310, filed 2025-06“The driver-side headlight and turn signal on my 2022 GMC Yukon stopped functioning completely. This issue began before GM recall 22V‑903 and worsened immediately after the recall repair was performed. The recall repair required three separate dealership visits because it was initially performed improperly, yet the problem was never fully resolved. During interactions with GM and the dealership, I was told the repair might involve a $600 part, but they could not guarantee that replacing it would fix the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11683684, filed 2025-08“On 8/22/25 was brought to my local GMC dealer for the L87 engine propulsion recall. The dealership tested and said the vehicle passed the test. On 12/3/25 while driving on a multi lane highway the vehicle engine stopped abruptly. The message restart engine appeared on the dashboard. I had to negotiate other vehicle travelling at highway speeds to get to coast off to a side street. The transmission went into park and could not be shifted to neutral with a message on the dashboard transmission cannot be shifted in this configuration . …”
NHTSA complaint #11712083, filed 2026-01“I jumped in and turned the car on and started driving. Right away I noticed most of the warning lights were on. The first speed bump in the complex made me realize I had lost 80-90% of my brakes as if I had a broken brake line for example and steering was a little hard and pulling a bit to one side. I check underneath I did not have any leaks. I decided to take it to the Dealer to have it checked. Dealer said they were not able to find anything and cleared the codes. dash lights on: check engine lane depart drive assist ABS BRAKE”
NHTSA complaint #11659050, filed 2025-05“While driving on the highway the engine just shut off with no warning or other indication of problem. The dashboard computer instructed to restart the vehicle, which it would not restart. Managed to get to the side of the road. But the vehicle was unresponsive. After about an hour the lights in the rear of the vehicle flickered, so I attempted to re-start -which it did, and was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer (about 20 miles away). Where the car remains today. The incident occurred Feb 2. Took the dealer until 2/6 to advise me that the engine would need to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11646527, filed 2025-03Related service bulletins
- 11024486May 16, 2025This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.
- 11019755Apr 29, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the restraint warning lamp being illuminated and the correction to this by replacing the passenger presence module.
- 11019017Apr 10, 2025This bulletin provides a procedure on how to check for a battery drain utilizing the Picoscope and how to measure the load on the system that may be causing a drain.
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017307Mar 29, 2025Some customers may comment that they do not see any apps on their rear seat infotainment system.
- 11017255Mar 25, 2025This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 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…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 15% |
| 2025 | 6 | 21% |
| 2024 | 12 | 16% |
| 2023 | 36 | 16% |
| 2022 | 20 | 11% |
| 2021 | 14 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 9% |
| 2018 | 5 | 9% |
| 2017 | 31 | 21% |
| 2016 | 30 | 15% |
| 2015 | 58 | 19% |
| 2014 | 1 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 23% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 11 | 16% |
| 2007 | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 13 | 31% |
| 2004 | 30 | 34% |
| 2003 | 38 | 37% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2022 GMC Yukon XL
114 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 GMC Yukon XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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