"How reliable is the 2023 Gmc Yukon?"

"Based on 244 NHTSA complaints, the 2023 Gmc Yukon has a median complaint mileage of 31000 miles. The most common issue is Engine."

"What are common problems with the 2023 Gmc Yukon?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Gmc Yukon is Engine, accounting for a significant portion of the 244 total complaints filed."

2023 Gmc Yukon: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 244 complaints

244

Total Complaints

31,000mi

Median Mileage

Engine

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

20,549 25th Percentile

31,000 Median Mileage

40,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Engine

117

Power Train

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Engine And Engine Cooling

Fuel/Propulsion System

Service Brakes

Vehicle Speed Control

Visibility/Wiper

Steering

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the reflection of the instrument panel lights from the driverâs side window was significantly impairing his vision of the roadway while driving. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was operating as desig..."

"On March 10, 2023 I exit Hwy 35 at the City of Cottula Texas, as I took the exit lane and arrived at the stop sign, the vehicle came to a complete stop the engine stop idling and the transmission switch to neutral, this created a safety issue for me and my family because I was unable to restart vehi..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Engine 117 complaints

25th: 28,000 mi Median: 34,000 mi 75th: 39,059 mi

Power Train 30 complaints

25th: 20,549 mi Median: 37,000 mi 75th: 44,871 mi

Engine And Engine Cooling 10 complaints

25th: 24,250 mi Median: 25,367 mi 75th: 34,183 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 38 FL: 16 GA: 13 CA: 12 MA: 11 TN: 10 NC: 9 PA: 9 NY: 9 VA: 9

Gmc Yukon — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1992	23	-	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	1
1994	71	120,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	13
1995	117	-	Seats	6
1996	90	88,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	10
1997	180	100,000	Hydraulic Power Assist System	13
1998	90	96,925	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	7
1999	262	90,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	23
2000	199	76,200	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	18
2001	258	69,999	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	29
2002	187	77,500	Service Brakes	16
2003	251	78,812	Service Brakes	11
2004	186	74,563	Instrument Cluster/Panel	7
2005	101	77,800	Electrical System	7
2006	49	85,000	Unknown Or Other	4
2007	579	88,000	Air Bags	27
2008	248	89,997	Air Bags	7
2009	116	80,000	Air Bags	3
2010	149	72,000	Air Bags	1
2011	216	69,000	Air Bags	4
2012	88	68,000	Unknown Or Other	1
2013	148	64,050	Unknown Or Other	6
2014	79	70,000	Unknown Or Other	4
2015	673	60,000	Exterior Lighting	12
2016	360	52,989	Exterior Lighting	4
2017	244	53,422	Exterior Lighting	10
2018	90	48,500	Engine	4
2019	62	34,000	Engine	0
2020	32	42,000	Power Train	0
2021	375	50,000	Engine	16
2022	203	43,000	Engine	2
2024	119	16,000	Engine	0
2025	64	-	Engine	0

Active Recalls (4)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Software

Campaign 22V903000 | 08/12/2022

DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

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 GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac custo

Rear

Campaign 23V642000 | 20/09/2023

A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM

Lamp

Campaign 24V674000 | 12/09/2024

Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

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. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020,

Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Campaign 25V274000 | 24/04/2025

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

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. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification le

Extend Your Engine Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28