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Fuel systemPart report

2023 GMC Yukon XL Fuel system Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
9%of 226 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 2023 GMC Yukon XL, 9% of the 226 complaints for this model year.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My vehicle was one of the vehicles that was subject to the engine failure recall by GM. I took it to the dealership for the “repair“ where I was told the oil was changed to a different weight. Last night, I was driving down the road and all of a sudden my car just stopped. It still had power, but the engine had stopped. I tried to restart was unable to.”

NHTSA complaint #11722641, filed 2026-03

“The vehicle has the L87 GM engine. It lost complete power and the engine seized up and would not start again. Fortunately I was able to roll into a neighborhood and get off the main road with no issues. The dealer has confirmed the seized engine and a replacement engine has been ordered with no ETA. There was no prior warning of the failure, besides a shuddering, like I was running out of gas, and then a lose of complete power.”

NHTSA complaint #11728101, filed 2026-03

“I am formally requesting a complete refund for my vehicle. It has only 6,300 miles, and the remedy provided for the recall does not adequately address the issue. The recall explicitly indicates defects in the engine components (rods/cam shafts) that may lead to a loss of propulsion. Merely inspecting the vehicle and adding thicker oil does not resolve the underlying problem; it only postpones the inevitable expiration of my warranty. Currently, there are no warning lights illuminated, as the vehicle is not driven frequently. …”

NHTSA complaint #11657745, filed 2025-04

“I am writing to express serious safety concerns regarding our 2023 GMC Yukon XL Denali, which has been in our possession for less than two years and has only 24,000 miles. On multiple occasions, while driving at high speeds on the freeway with our four young children, the vehicle unexpectedly lost power and shifted into neutral without warning. This occurred approximately four times on March 9, 2025, when we contacted OnStar for assistance. Despite their response indicating no alerts on their end, we were advised to reach out again if the issue persisted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11649127, filed 2025-03

“While driving at approximately 30 mph in moderate traffic on the interstate during a return leg of a 370-mile trip, my vehicle unexpectedly shifted into neutral and became unresponsive. The dashboard displayed the warning message: condition not correct for shift, and despite repeated attempts to restart the engine, the vehicle would not engage. Although the electrical system remained active, I had no propulsion. Critically, the vehicle became immobilized in a **very dangerous curve on the interstate**, presenting an extreme safety risk to myself and others. …”

NHTSA complaint #11659663, filed 2025-05

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202613%
202527%
20241013%
2023219%
2022159%
20213415%
202036%
201835%
201753%
201652%
201572%
200929%
200711%
2006212%
2005410%
200445%
200366%
20021011%
20011210%
20001116%

Other parts of the 2023 GMC Yukon XL

Engine
154 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
39 complaints
Electrical system
36 complaints
Other or unknown
20 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 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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