2023 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2023 GMC Yukon XL
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Chevrolet Traverse | 2023 GMC Yukon XL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 88 | 212 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 534 | 900 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 16–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 38,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | GMC Yukon XL |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 142 |
| Power Train | 29 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 35 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 23 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 27 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2023 Chevrolet Traverse
2023 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.