Owner complaints, recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings from public NHTSA and EPA data, updated Oct 17, 2026.
The 2023 GMC Yukon has 466 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, most of them for the engine at 309. EPA lists 16 to 23 mpg combined, with a 5-year fuel cost of $19,110 to $25,150 at U.S. average prices. There are 4 recall campaigns, which may apply to this car, covering engine cooling, brakes, suspension, and others. No NHTSA overall star rating is listed.
Written by AI from public EPA and NHTSA data. Not a review.
Fuel economy
16–23 mpgcombined; city 14–21, highway 18–27; every version of this model year
Five years of fuel
$19,110–$25,150U.S. average; Ohio $17,070–$23,700 at local prices; every version of this model year; fuel only, not other costs of owning it; 15,000 miles a year, at EIA fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026
NHTSA overall safety rating
Not ratedNHTSA has no overall rating for this year
NHTSA's VIN data lists these trims for the 2023 Yukon. A trim's engine and numbers are shown as its own only where EPA names versions after the trim and no other version could be it; "seen with" means a source shows that engine on the trim, not that it was the only one. Recalls and complaints cover the whole model year: whether a recall applies to a car depends on its VIN, on NHTSA's recall lookup.
Owners have filed 466 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Yukon. These are unverified owner reports, counted by the part of the car they name; one complaint can name several parts. Counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so they don't show how reliable a car is.
Complaints by part of the car
Part
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Engine
309
0
0
7
Power train
85
0
0
1
Electrical system
63
0
0
2
Unknown or other
38
0
0
12
Fuel/propulsion system
35
0
0
0
Engine and engine cooling
25
1
0
0
Service brakes
18
0
0
0
Forward collision avoidance
15
2
0
1
Vehicle speed control
14
0
0
1
Visibility/wiper
13
0
0
0
Steering
9
0
0
0
Back over prevention
8
2
0
0
17 more parts
Structure
5
0
0
0
Seats
4
0
0
0
Exterior lighting
3
0
0
0
Lane departure
3
0
0
0
Service brakes, hydraulic
3
0
0
0
Air bags
2
0
0
1
Seat belts
2
0
0
0
Suspension
2
0
0
0
Wheels
2
0
0
0
Carry handle, shell, base
1
0
0
0
Chest clip, buckle, harness
1
0
0
0
Child seat
1
0
0
0
Insert, padding
1
0
0
0
Latches/locks/linkages
1
0
0
0
Tires
1
0
0
0
Traction control system
1
0
0
0
Visibility
1
0
0
0
Complaints by model year
Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for sales, so a shorter bar doesn't mean a more reliable year.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 Yukon over its history. Campaigns are matched by model and year, so each one may apply to a given car, and its repair may already be done: check a VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup for the open recalls on that exact car.
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 engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
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. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
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 display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
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 the bolts to break.
Risk: A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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's number for this recall is N232415910.
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 running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
Carmakers sent NHTSA 1,069 service bulletins and notices that cover the 2023 Yukon, the latest on Oct 7, 2026. They tell dealers how to fix known issues.
The parts they mention most: unknown or other (330), electrical system (304), equipment (184), engine and engine cooling (141), power train (106).
NHTSA defect investigations
Opening an investigation isn't a finding of a defect. Outcomes are as NHTSA's summary states them. A recall is shown as an investigation's outcome only where NHTSA's summary names it; other recalls NHTSA's file lists with it are marked as listed, not caused.
Investigation
Part
Opened
Status
Engineering analysis EA26005 Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy · covers 3 makes
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Specs
EPA class: standard sport utility vehicle. EPA greenhouse gas score: 3–4 out of 10. Each version EPA tested:
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Version
Engine
Transmission
Fuel
City / hwy / comb
Yukon Rear-Wheel Drive
3.0 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic 10-spd
Diesel
21 / 27 / 23
Yukon 4-Wheel Drive
3.0 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic 10-spd
Diesel
20 / 26 / 22
Yukon Rear-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline
15 / 20 / 17
Yukon 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline
15 / 20 / 17
Yukon Rear-Wheel Drive
6.2 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Premium Gasoline
14 / 20 / 16
Yukon 4-Wheel Drive
6.2 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Premium Gasoline
14 / 18 / 16
Yukon XL Rear-Wheel Drive
3.0 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic 10-spd
Diesel
21 / 27 / 23
Yukon XL 4-Wheel Drive
3.0 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic 10-spd
Diesel
20 / 26 / 22
Yukon XL Rear-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline
15 / 20 / 17
Yukon XL Rear-Wheel Drive
6.2 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Premium Gasoline
14 / 19 / 16
Yukon XL 4-Wheel Drive
6.2 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Premium Gasoline
14 / 18 / 16
Yukon XL 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline
15 / 19 / 16
Sources and dates
U.S. EPA fuel economy data, file of Sep 29, 2026
NHTSA owner complaints, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA recalls, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA manufacturer communications, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA defect investigations, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, file of Aug 7, 2026
U.S. Energy Information Administration, file of Oct 12, 2026
Fuel cost: EPA mpg with fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026 and electricity prices for Jul 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Oct 2026). Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA. About the data