KnownCarProblems2025 GMC Yukon XL Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 GMC Yukon XL, most often about the engine (61% of complaints). It is 22nd of 27 Yukon XL model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2025 GMC Yukon XL problems
Engine
17 complaints · 61%The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that there was a catastrophic engine failure…
The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, there was a tapping sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated and then turned off. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the…
Electrical
6 complaints · 21%Driver assistance
6 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings.
Brakes
5 complaints · 18%Backup camera
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: warnings, rearview system braking.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 GMC Yukon XL recalls
Wheels and tires: hub
Risk: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 18, 2026. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. Gm's number for this recall is n262554630. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on may 14, 2026.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc is recalling certain 2025â2026 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet suburban 1500, tahoe, gmc yukon, and yukon xl vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
Summary
On january 16, 2026, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened recall query rq26001.â this investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of recall 25v-274. Odi has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General motors (gm) issued recall 25v-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the l87 engines produced between march 1, 2021 and may 31, 2024. Gm cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. Gmâs recall remedy for recall 25v-274 consisted of two different repairs, either an oil viscosity change or
Questions about the 2025 GMC Yukon XL
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 GMC Yukon XL?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (17 complaints); electrical (6 complaints); driver assistance (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 GMC Yukon XL have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 14, 2026 (wheels and tires). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2025 a bad year for the GMC Yukon XL?
- It is 22nd of 27 Yukon XL model years by number of complaints, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.