MYRModel Year Report

2022 GMC Yukon XL

◆ Worse than typical
2022 GMC Yukon XL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:36:33.330Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon XL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 highlighted. 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 69 complaints 2001: 120 complaints 2002: 95 complaints 2003: 102 complaints 2003 2004: 87 complaints 2005: 42 complaints 2006: 17 complaints 2007: 95 complaints 2007 2008: 69 complaints 2009: 23 complaints 2010: 28 complaints 2011: 47 complaints 2011 2012: 13 complaints 2013: 22 complaints 2014: 11 complaints 2015: 306 complaints 2015 2016: 199 complaints 2017: 143 complaints 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 62 complaints 2019 2020: 43 complaints 2021: 198 complaints 2022: 149 complaints 2022 2023: 184 complaints 2023 2024: 57 complaints 2025: 22 complaints 2026: 22 complaints 2026
2022: 149 complaints
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YearComplaints
19993
200069
2001120
200295
2003102
200487
200542
200617
200795
200869
200923
201028
201147
201213
201322
201411
2015306
2016199
2017143
201851
201962
202043
2021198
2022149
2023184
202457
202522
202622

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 65%

65% of complaints: engine — 97 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Engine Failure (Engine Seizure) (Connecting Rod bearing Failure). Enige Failed on an interstate highway causing us to nearly be struck by traffic moving at a high rate of speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250320

POWER TRAIN 18%

18% of complaints: power train — 27 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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Engine Failure (Engine Seizure) (Connecting Rod bearing Failure). Enige Failed on an interstate highway causing us to nearly be struck by traffic moving at a high rate of speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250320

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2022 — complaint volume: 149
R 20221101 — seat belts

General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.

Campaign 22V617000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230123 — exterior lighting

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles.

Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023.

Campaign 22V903000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20250116 — PE (closed 20251023)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

R 20250618 — engine and engine cooling

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual.

Campaign 25V274000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20251023 — EA (open)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

I 20260116 — RQ (open)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

R 20260407 — power train

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range...

Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026.

Campaign 26V085000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 GMC Yukon XL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (97 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V617000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V903000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V274000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V085000 (power train) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ▲ 2020 ▲ 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2015 ■ 2016 ■ 2021

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FAQ

Is the 2022 GMC Yukon XL reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 GMC Yukon XL is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Yukon XL?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Yukon XL have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.