2025 GMC Yukon XL Problems
Compared with other GMC Yukon XL years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Engine (17 complaints, median 24,842 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 28filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 33,500miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 5.3L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 20 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 GMC Yukon XL (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2025 GMC Yukon XL. The part named most often is engine, with 17 complaints (61% of the total), followed by electrical system (6) and forward collision avoidance (6). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 33,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 449 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 28 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 58 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine17 61%
- Electrical system6 21%
- Brakes5 18%
- Fuel system2 7.1%
- Other or unknown1 3.6%
- Seats1 3.6%
- Steering1 3.6%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Engine: “We purchased the 2025 GMC Yukon XL on February 26, 2025. While I was heading out on March 24, 2025 I had a total engine failure. No warning sign or warning lamps were present. We had the vehicle towed to Hurd Auto Mall in Johnston Rhode Island where we purchased it. We were told that the engine had seized with only 1,488 miles on it. We saw that over 870,000 GMC engines from 2021-2024 had this same issue and/or have been recalled. We are curious if the 2025 model also have this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11656969, filed 2025-04Electrical system: “keep quit working when i was driving , i just pick up from delearship for i another issue with on-star and is not part available is been there for over month not fix and now the brakes issue”
NHTSA complaint #11688403, filed 2025-09Forward collision avoidance: “My brakes stopped working randomly. Alarms started going off in the car. Thankfully I was able to quickly turn right instead of rolling into traffic. This was terrifying and could have caused a very serious wreck.”
NHTSA complaint #11700916, filed 2025-11Brakes: “Roughly one to two times per day, a notification pops up on the infotainment screen stating that the brakes need to be serviced due to the brake assist system failing. The vehicle has been brought to 3 different dealerships and none of them know what the problem is, how to fix it, or whether it is safe to drive the vehicle still. The brakes seem to be working fine, however, it is concerning that even if the notification is safe to ignore, the brakes could indeed end up failing and the driver may not be aware due to receiving frequent brake failure notifications per day.”
NHTSA complaint #11656684, filed 2025-04Mileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,184 and 55,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 GMC Yukon XL. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon XL · SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · 21.9% risk |
| Yukon XL · SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · 21.2% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard on some versions, lane departure warning standard on some versions, automatic emergency braking standard on some versions.
Neighbouring years: 2024: 4 stars overall; 2026: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 GMC Yukon XL version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon XL 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Yukon XL 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 15 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Yukon XL 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Yukon XL 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 14 | 18 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Yukon XL 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl · diesel | 10-speed automatic | 21 | 26 | 23 | $4,150 |
| Yukon XL 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl · diesel | 10-speed automatic | 20 | 26 | 22 | $4,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 26V304000May 14, 2026Wheels › HubCovers: GMC Yukon XL 2025–2026, Cadillac Escalade 2025–2026, GMC Yukon 2025–2026 +3 more
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which…
Recall details for the 2025 GMC Yukon XL → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 449 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038744Oct 24, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener and to replace the opener with a new updated part.
- 11038821Oct 8, 2026Other or unknown. This update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process. Be sure to install this update to be able to receive future software updates…
- 11038460Oct 7, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
- 11038139Oct 5, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a GDS automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
- 11038136Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being…
- 11038132Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- 11037797Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037551Sep 21, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates an issue with a service column lock message and DTC U3000. Engineering is working on the issue and in the meantime dealerships are to reset/clear the DTC…
- 11037459Sep 18, 2026Other or unknown. The Rear Camera Mirror display may appear angled downward. Investigation found that an aftermarket or dealer-installed rear license plate frame can contact the license plate lamp applique, pushing…
Other model years of the GMC Yukon XL
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 | 2,650 | 3 | 5 | 17 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 28 | 33,500 | 1 | 5 | 17 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 75 | 24,000 | 2 | 4 | 17 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 226 | 46,730 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 100 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 174 | 60,995 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 84 · More | Rising |
| 2021 | 230 | 65,000 | 12 | 4 | 17 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 47 | 86,000 | 2 | 4 | — | 17 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2019 | 68 | 102,194 | 2 | 4 | — | 28 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 56 | 38,714 | 2 | 4 | — | 35 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2017 | 147 | 54,498 | 1 | 4 | — | 61 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 202 | 55,300 | 3 | 4 | — | 93 · More | Falling |
| 2015 | 308 | 70,000 | 2 | 4 | — | 74 · More | Falling |
| 2014 | 11 | 52,000 | 3 | 4 | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 22 | 65,000 | 4 | 4 | 16 | — | Rising |
| 2012 | 13 | 95,000 | 4 | — | 12 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 47 | 72,200 | 3 | — | — | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 28 | 108,461 | 3 | — | — | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 23 | 53,500 | 5 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2008 | 69 | 110,165 | 4 | — | — | 2 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 97 | 100,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 17 | 103,884 | 2 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2005 | 42 | 68,500 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 87 | 45,500 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 102 | 70,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 95 | 63,350 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 120 | 62,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 69 | 69,000 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
All GMC Yukon XL model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 GMC Yukon XL have?
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2025 GMC Yukon XL as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 GMC Yukon XL is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 17 complaints (61% of the total), followed by electrical system with 6.
Has the 2025 GMC Yukon XL been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 GMC Yukon XL do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 GMC Yukon XL 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2025 GMC Yukon XL get?
The EPA rates the 2025 GMC Yukon XL (Yukon XL 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 GMC Yukon XL reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 33,500 miles and the middle half falls between 16,184 and 55,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.