2023 GMC Yukon Problems, Recalls & Reliability
296 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2023 GMC Yukon, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 3 defect investigations. It scores 29/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 34,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2023 sits among all Yukon years
What owners report
“Yukon with 6.2 V8 suffered crankshaft bearing failure. Vehicle had only 9800 miles on it. No warning. Vehicle shifted itself into neutral and engine shut off. Engine replaced under warranty.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Yukon
“The engine lost power then suddenly stopped running while driving on an interstate.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Yukon
“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, there was blinking on the front screen of the vehicle, impeding contact to be able to see miles per hour of vehicle, odometer, among other vehicle details the screen displays. The failure mileage was approximately 46,400.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Yukon
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 30 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 34,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 24,000 and 44,871 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft…
Fix: 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…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to…
Fix: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024.…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause…
Fix: Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at…
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. The daytime…
Fix: 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. Owners may contact…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
Component: ENGINE
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 36 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging engine failure in vehicles subject to Recall 25V274. In each VOQ, the engine had the recall remedy completed prior to the reported failure incident. Recall 25V-274 addresses vehicles equipped with…
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024…
Led to recall campaign 25V274.
Technical service bulletins
954 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2023 GMC Yukon. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2023 GMC Yukon reliable?
The 2023 GMC Yukon drew 296 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 29/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2023 GMC Yukon problems?
The top reported problems for the 2023 GMC Yukon are engine (149 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (37), and electrical (27).
At what mileage do 2023 GMC Yukon problems show up?
Owners most often report 2023 GMC Yukon problems around 34,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 24,000 and 44,871 miles.
Does the 2023 GMC Yukon have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2023 GMC Yukon. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.