2023 GMC Yukon XL reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2023 GMC Yukon XL — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 269
- 269 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 120 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 1 reported crash · 23 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,991
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs GMC median
+21
median 248 across 165 GMC records
Vs 2021-2025
+71
median 199 complaints in 350 records
Top component share
45%
Engine: 120 complaints
What owners report fails — 2023 GMC Yukon XL
- ENGINE 120
- POWER TRAIN 31
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15
4 recalls on record for the 2023 GMC Yukon XL
- NHTSA 25V274000 · 2025 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PA Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 24V674000 · 2024 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:E Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increa
- NHTSA 22V903000 · 2023 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODUL DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 23V642000 · 2023 · SUSPENSION:REAR A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2023 GMC Yukon XL units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 GMC Yukon XL reliable?
NHTSA has 269 consumer complaints on record for the 2023 GMC Yukon XL and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (120 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2023 GMC Yukon XL units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 GMC Yukon XL?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (120), power train (31), electrical system (30), fuel/propulsion system (16). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2023 GMC Yukon XL?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.