2023 GMC Yukon XL fuel/propulsion system problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2023 GMC Yukon XL — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle passed previous recall for engine defect related to complete engine failure, GM switched oil viscosity. Recall performed 10-16-25. Complete engine failure diagnosed at dealer 9-4-26, related to exact malfunction that sparked recall.”
filed Sep 4, 2026
“Our lifters in cylinder 3 were replaced after failing at 40,000 miles. The exact same lifters broke again at 77,000 miles.both events caused engine failure.”
filed Aug 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2022 Yukon XL | 13 | 8% |
| 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 2023 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.