Major Problems with GMC Yukon XL Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used GMC Yukon XL to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for GMC Yukon XL

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of GMC Yukon XL.

Model Year	Complaints
2019 Yukon XL	3
2018 Yukon XL	4
2017 Yukon XL	31
2016 Yukon XL	92

Worst 3 GMC Yukon XL complaints

2018 GMC Yukon XL SEAT BELTS Victims: 3 Mileage: 26755 miles

2019 GMC Yukon XL AIR BAGS Victims: 2

2016 GMC Yukon XL AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 43000 miles

Browse GMC Yukon XL complaints by category

Problems with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Yukon XL owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
EXTERIOR LIGHTING both break lights went out weather has been hot in the high 90s which gmc dealer expressed common concern among	56 ~ 45471 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc yukon xl. on several occasions when the brake pedal was depressed at low...	27 ~ 54375 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM bought suv 6/25/2016 the same weekend the engine turns off after a left or right turn :it has happened 3...	20 ~ 34955 miles
POWER TRAIN on 11/13/15 "service 4wd system" message appeared on the screen rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive. this issue occurred less...	19 ~ 46366 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i leased a 2016 yukon denali xl on 9/15/15. it has two major problems. 1. buffeting/pressure noise - a noise...	15 ~ 25893 miles
ENGINE in my yukon while idlel the car start shaking so bad it has a vibration you can see the needle...	11 ~ 49549 miles
STEERING excessive vibration/buffeting drone issues (at all speeds of the vehicle) have caused severe health issues and safety hazards from driving...	7 ~ 67385 miles
SUSPENSION i leased a 2016 yukon denali xl on 9/15/15. it has two major problems. 1. buffeting/pressure noise - a noise...	7 ~ 12002 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE high frequency antenna leaking water. this is preventing the vehicle's onstar system from accurately determining the vehicle's location it has...	5 ~ 48521 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i have had issues with the transmission and power of the car for over two years. i have contacted gmc...	4 ~ 39808 miles
AIR BAGS takata recall or sensor failure. while driving 45mph and just slammed the brakes rear ending the stopped car in front...	4 ~ 34200 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc yukon xl. while the vehicle was parked the contact's wife noticed a leak...	3 ~ 58000 miles
SEATS brakes get very hard to push and do not work well when going slow speeds or backing up. unable to...	2 ~ 92000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM very strong smell of a gas leak on the driver side of the vehicle. no matter the fuel level running	2 ~ 59600 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL brakes were not 100% responsive starting in summer 2019 vacuum pump was replaced pursuant to recall in late 2019 and...	1 ~ 55000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle was under recall and service was completed at gm dealer mid october. following recall for brake vacum pump and...	1 ~ 60070 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2018 gmc yukon xl. while the contact was driving 20 mph another vehicle crashed into...	1 ~ 26755 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc yukon xl. the contact stated that the passenger side tail light was inoperable....	1 ~ 60000 miles
WHEELS the vehicle came equipped from the dealer with non standard 22" aluminum rims and low profile tires. i have owned...	1 ~ 8604 miles

FAQ

What year GMC Yukon XL is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 4 years, GMC Yukon XL models of 2019, 2018, 2017 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for GMC Yukon XL?

GMC Yukon XL models of 2016 and 2017 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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