"How reliable is the 2025 Gmc Yukon Xl?"

"Based on 33 NHTSA complaints, the 2025 Gmc Yukon Xl has a median complaint mileage of 0 miles. The most common issue is Engine."

"What are common problems with the 2025 Gmc Yukon Xl?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Gmc Yukon Xl is Engine, accounting for a significant portion of the 33 total complaints filed."

2025 Gmc Yukon Xl: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 33 complaints

Total Complaints

Engine

Top Issue

Crash Reports

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Engine

Service Brakes

Electrical System

Automatic Emergency Braking

Warnings

Fuel/Propulsion System

Adaptive Cruise Control

Warnings

Power Train

Wheels

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"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. The vehicle has been brought to 3 different dealerships and none of them know what the problem is, how to fix it, or whether it is s..."

"We purchased the 2025 GMC Yukon XL on February 26, 2025. While I was heading out on March 24, 2025 I had a total engine failure. No warning sign or warning lamps were present. We had the vehicle towed to Hurd Auto Mall in Johnston Rhode Island where we purchased it. We were told that the engine ha..."

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

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

NC: 5 NY: 4 AR: 3 MN: 3 SD: 3 FL: 3 CA: 2 VA: 2 SC: 2 RI: 1

Gmc Yukon Xl — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
2000	77	69,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	7
2001	151	65,000	Parking Brake	11
2002	114	62,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	6
2003	115	70,000	Electrical System	3
2004	118	45,250	Instrument Cluster/Panel	10
2005	58	66,000	Instrument Cluster/Panel	3
2006	24	100,000	Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1
2007	123	90,000	Air Bags	4
2008	85	97,425	Air Bags	2
2009	32	61,000	Air Bags	0
2010	37	98,642	Air Bags	2
2011	65	72,200	Air Bags	0
2012	22	86,500	Unknown Or Other	0
2013	26	62,000	Body	1
2015	399	70,000	Exterior Lighting	9
2016	262	55,000	Exterior Lighting	10
2017	205	50,900	Exterior Lighting	10
2018	61	37,429	Engine	6
2019	69	76,500	Engine	6
2020	51	102,000	Engine	3
2021	232	60,000	Engine	2
2022	172	60,990	Engine	5
2023	250	39,000	Engine	1
2024	78	19,294	Engine	0

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