2025 GMC Yukon XL

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2025 GMC Yukon XL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:36:06.261Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon XL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2025 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 2023: 184 complaints 2023 2024: 57 complaints 2025: 22 complaints 2025 2026: 22 complaints 2026
2025: 22 complaints
View as data table
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

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

ENGINE

11 of 22 total reports mention: engine.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system.

SERVICE BRAKES

5 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes.

Show complaint excerpts

Roughly one to two times per day, a notification pops up on the infotainment screen stating that the brakes need to be serviced due to the brake assist system failing.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250425

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

3 of 22 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 22 total reports mention: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20260618 — wheels

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026.

Campaign 26V304000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 GMC Yukon XL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 26V304000 (wheels) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ▲ 2020 ▲ 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2015 ■ 2016 ■ 2021

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FAQ

Is the 2025 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 2025 GMC Yukon XL?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 GMC Yukon XL have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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