2022 GMC Yukon XL fuel/propulsion system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2022 GMC Yukon XL — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I think it is a transmission type of failure. I'm not sure of the exact mechanical specifics. While putting the vehicle in reverse, driving and or accelerating it feels like the transmission is locking up and then releasing, and then locking up again. It felt very dangerous for that to happen while…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“The engine in my 2022 GMC Yukon XL equipped with the 6.2L L87 V8 experienced a sudden loss of power while traveling at interstate speed. The vehicle had previously received the GM L87 engine recall remedy. Despite the recall being completed, the engine failed, leaving me and my family in a…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could…
N262558690 · Service Campaign · issued Sep 16, 2026Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur…
N262558690-01 · Emissions · issued Sep 1, 2026General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could…
N262558690-01 · Service Campaign · issued Aug 12, 2026
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Yukon XL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon XL | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 Yukon XL | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 Yukon XL | 9 | 13% |
| 2023 Yukon XL | 20 | 9% |
| 2021 Yukon XL | 27 | 12% |
| 2020 Yukon XL | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 Yukon XL | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 Yukon XL | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 Yukon XL | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 Yukon XL | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 Yukon XL | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 GMC Yukon XL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.