KnownCarProblems2025 GMC Yukon Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 GMC Yukon, most often about the engine (67% of complaints). It is 22nd of 28 Yukon model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2025 GMC Yukon problems
Engine
38 complaints · 67%The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally, and the engine seized. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there were metal shavings in the…
The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly went into limp mode with a limited speed availability message displayed. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with…
Electrical
9 complaints · 16%Transmission
7 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power and came to a complete stop in traffic. There was no warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was restarted; however, the vehicle failed to shift into gear, and the…
Driver assistance
6 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, warnings, warning.
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 11%Fuel system
3 complaints · 5%
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 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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Rollx will work with q'straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 5, 2026. Owners may contact rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Full defect summary
Rollx vans (rollx) is recalling certain gmc yukon, sierra, chevrolet express 2500, ford transit, e-250, toyota sienna, sienna hybrid, honda odyssey, chrysler town and country, voyager, pacifica, dodge grand caravan, and ram promaster vehicles equipped with qrt-deluxe and qrt-max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
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
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 GMC Yukon?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (38 complaints); electrical (9 complaints); transmission (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 GMC Yukon have?
- 2 recalls 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?
- It is 22nd of 28 Yukon model years by number of complaints, with 57 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.