Is the 2013 GMC Yukon XL reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 GMC Yukon XL?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 GMC Yukon XL have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

2013 GMC Yukon XL

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2013 GMC Yukon XL
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:45.737Z

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 22
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2013: 22 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1999	3
2000	69
2001	120
2002	95
2003	102
2004	87
2005	42
2006	17
2007	97
2008	69
2009	23
2010	28
2011	47
2012	13
2013	22
2014	11
2015	308
2016	201
2017	146
2018	56
2019	68
2020	47
2021	230
2022	172
2023	224
2024	74
2025	26
2026	38

Known problem areas

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

10 of 22 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.

Air bags

5 of 22 total reports mention: air bags.

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The contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-13

Dashboard cracked by front passenger airbag. Spontaneous crack with no external cause. It was not a hot day. Stationary vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-18

Crack in dash in front of steering wheel. May effect safety of airbags were to deploy. The vehicle was stationary. The crack appeared without any force or trauma to the area.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-22

Visibility

1 of 22 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.

Service brakes

1 of 22 total reports mentions: service brakes.

CRASH

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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon XL. While the vehicle was parked with the ignition off, the contact heard an abnormally loud pop emit from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle then began to roll and crashed into a brick wall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-18

Seat belts

1 of 22 total reports mentions: seat belts.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2013-01-17Power train, steering13V001000 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC…

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call…

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2014-12-26Electrical system14V614000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia,...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014.

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2021-05-11Air bags21V053000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021.

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2021-05-11Air bags21V054000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2013 GMC Yukon XL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Structure: 10 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 13V001000 · Power train, steering
Recall 14V614000 · Electrical system
Recall 21V053000 · Air bags
Recall 21V054000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2013 GMC Yukon XL reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 GMC Yukon XL?: The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 GMC Yukon XL have?: 4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.