2021 Ford Expedition vs 2021 GMC Yukon XL
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Ford Expedition | 2021 GMC Yukon XL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 232 | 220 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 141 | 1,231 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 16–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,500 mi | 66,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | GMC Yukon XL |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 55 | 135 |
| Power Train | 110 | 47 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 7 |
| Visibility | 13 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 23 | 0 |
| Stalling | 14 | 21 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 23 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
2021 Ford Expedition
2021 GMC Yukon XL
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.