Gmc YUKON XL — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2015 Gmc YUKON XL
404 complaints (505% of segment average)
Main issue: THE REAR TAILLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK SOMETIMES! THERE'S TIMES WHERE THERE OFF AND GMC IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE!!
2021 Gmc YUKON XL
271 complaints (339% of segment average)
Main issue: WITH ONLY 52 MILES (2-DAYS OLD), I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN I HEARD A KNOCK. THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL LOWERED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. I WAS LEFT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE LOCATION. NEUTRAL WOULD NOT WORK EITHER.
2023 Gmc YUKON XL
269 complaints (336% of segment average)
Main issue: The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving 86 MPH in the middle lane, the vehicle shut off on five occasions. The vehicle was restarted, the steering column was locked, and the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact stated that the rear axle had dise
2016 Gmc YUKON XL
266 complaints (333% of segment average)
Main issue: BOTH BREAK LIGHTS WENT OUT, WEATHER HAS BEEN HOT IN THE HIGH 90S WHICH GMC DEALER EXPRESSED COMMON CONCERN AMONG OWNERS DURING SUMMER. VEHICLE IS USED 15MILES/DAY ON AVERAGE.
2017 Gmc YUKON XL
205 complaints (256% of segment average)
Main issue: THE WHOLE BACK TAIL LIGHT HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER FAILING. POOR DESIGN AND A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 2015-2017 GMC YUKONS. THERE IS A COMMON AREA THAT BREAKS. NOT ONLY A BIG EXPENSE BUT ALSO A LARGE WASTE OF MATERIAL CONSIDERING THE WHOLE UNIT HAS TO BE REPLACED. COST IS OVER $800.00 AND THE DEALE
2022 Gmc YUKON XL
198 complaints (248% of segment average)
Main issue: ‘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.
Safe to Buy
2014 Gmc YUKON XL
13 complaints — well below segment average
2012 Gmc YUKON XL
22 complaints — well below segment average
2013 Gmc YUKON XL
26 complaints — well below segment average
2010 Gmc YUKON XL
37 complaints — well below segment average
2025 Gmc YUKON XL
39 complaints — well below segment average