2022 Gmc YUKON XL

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2022 Gmc YUKON XL has 198 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (56% of all complaints), specifically: ‘22 yukon xl (slt). driving out of state and engine started marking a metal knocking sound. then traction control, emissions and esc light came on. dealer says engine lifters are faulty. car is only 2 months old..

5 crash reports 12 injuries

198

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

110 complaints

56%

• ‘22 Yukon XL (SLT). Driving out of state and engine started marking a metal knocking sound. Then traction control, emissions and ESC light came on. Dealer says engine lifters are faulty. Car is only 2 months old.
• Vehicle stopped dead in road while driving on highway. Vehicle unable to shift into park, neautral or drive once engine ceased. 19,000 miles and 1 year of ownership, oil change and service at GM dealer less than 1 month prior to engine failure.
• WE purchased this GMC Yukon brand-new in January 2022. Since July 2022 and at 5700 (five thousand) miles, I have been experiencing a repeated Check Engine Light problem. I have taken the vehicle to my local GMC dealer, who has involved GM Engineers, on seven [7] occasions to have the problem fixed,

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“‘22 Yukon XL (SLT). Driving out of state and engine started marking a metal knocking sound. Then traction control, emissions and ESC light came on. Dealer says engine lifters are faulty. Car is only 2 months old.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

26 complaints

13%

• I bought my 2022 Yukon XL on [XXX]. On Friday [XXX], only a few weeks after having my car in the shop (at the dealer) for running rough, it started to make an odd high-pitched noise and running very rough at higher speeds. I immediately called the dealer and asked how quickly I could bring the car i
• We were driving South on [XXX] when lights on the dash started flickering and the vehicle switched itself to Neutral and had a sudden loss of power. We were lucky enough to get out of traffic and spent 5 hours waiting on Roadside Assistance and a tow truck. It was a very dangerous situation. The se
• On [XXX] my vehicle displayed an engine light on the dash. The light went on and off randomly throughout the day. The vehicle was hooked up to a computer that said there were no issues and everything was fine. On [XXX] I drove the vehicle over 240 miles to Pittsburgh and back with no lights. At one

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I bought my 2022 Yukon XL on [XXX]. On Friday [XXX], only a few weeks after having my car in the shop (at the dealer) for running rough, it started to make an odd high-pitched noise and running very rough at higher speeds. I immediately called the dealer and asked how quickly I could bring the car i”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

18 complaints

• The sunroof has leaked and been “fixed” on multiple occasions. The sunroof is leaking on the electronics including the wireless charger and screen.
• As we were leaving Cortez, CO. on a two lane highway we were passing a couple of cars with plenty of room to get back into to the driving lane when we lost ALL power from the engine. The cars we had just passed had to slam on their brakes as we were trying to keep from a head on collision. But with
• I am writing the NHTSA to advise of a harrowing event involving the vehicle named above. I was driving my 2022 Yukon vehicle equipped with the 6.2L Ecotec3 V8 L87 Engine. As I was traveling, the vehicle suddenly without warning shut down. When this occurred all systems in the vehicle became compl

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The sunroof has leaked and been “fixed” on multiple occasions. The sunroof is leaking on the electronics including the wireless charger and screen.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

17 complaints

• Unknown. Rear driver door latch mechanism is faulty. Door will not open.
• The sunroof has leaked and been “fixed” on multiple occasions. The sunroof is leaking on the electronics including the wireless charger and screen.
• The 2022 Yukons were sold without certain parking sensors installed, with the promise of a retrofit as soon as the sensors were available. I purchased this vehicle in May 2022, and am still waiting on a parking sensor retrofit. I have called GMC several times about this chip, and have been told th

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Unknown. Rear driver door latch mechanism is faulty. Door will not open.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

11 complaints

• Vehicle stalled in the middle of highway. Truck decelerated rapidly with no warning. Was able to pull over before on small strip of shoulder before vehicle shut completely off. Law enforcement was called to shut down adjoining main lane as vehicle was in between main slab and on ramp. Vehicle was to
• I bought my 2022 Yukon XL on [XXX]. On Friday [XXX], only a few weeks after having my car in the shop (at the dealer) for running rough, it started to make an odd high-pitched noise and running very rough at higher speeds. I immediately called the dealer and asked how quickly I could bring the car i
• While driving on I-77 South near exit 3 Charlotte, NC -with no warning signals or indication the vehicle lost power and shut down as I was driving at a speed of 70 miles an hour on the highway, Fortunately I was able to struggle and pull off to the emergency lane of the highway. I tried several tim

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Vehicle stalled in the middle of highway. Truck decelerated rapidly with no warning. Was able to pull over before on small strip of shoulder before vehicle shut completely off. Law enforcement was called to shut down adjoining main lane as vehicle was in between main slab and on ramp. Vehicle was to”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 198 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: ‘22 Yukon XL (SLT). Driving out of state and engine started marking a metal knocking sound. Then traction control, emissions and ESC light came on. Dealer says engine lifters are faulty. Car is only 2 months old.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: I bought my 2022 Yukon XL on [XXX]. On Friday [XXX], only a few weeks after having my car in the shop (at the dealer) for running rough, it started to make an odd high-pitched noise and running very rough at higher speeds. I immediately called the dealer and asked how quickly I could bring the car i
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: The sunroof has leaked and been “fixed” on multiple occasions. The sunroof is leaking on the electronics including the wireless charger and screen.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Unknown. Rear driver door latch mechanism is faulty. Door will not open.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)