2023 GMC Yukon XL power train problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 GMC Yukon XL — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“As I was driving on the highway the engine stopped without warning. I was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder, but it took me a minute to figure out what happened. There were no engine warning lights in advance of the failure. It was concerning because I was traveling home alone…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Yukon XL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon XL | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 Yukon XL | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 Yukon XL | 11 | 16% |
| 2022 Yukon XL | 30 | 18% |
| 2021 Yukon XL | 47 | 21% |
| 2020 Yukon XL | 12 | 26% |
| 2019 Yukon XL | 15 | 22% |
| 2018 Yukon XL | 8 | 15% |
| 2017 Yukon XL | 36 | 24% |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 33 | 17% |
| 2015 Yukon XL | 35 | 11% |
| 2011 Yukon XL | 4 | 9% |
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.