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2025 GMC Yukon Xl
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age — inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
22 owner complaints · 1 recalls · data verified July 10, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Engine problems dominate (50% of complaints, typically reported near 5k miles).
Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.
Complaints are overwhelmingly minor — almost none involve crashes, fires, or injuries.
The math, shown
Full methodology →The road ahead
What breaks on a 2025 GMC Yukon Xl, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Electrical system (6) · Driver assistance (6) · Brakes (5)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint — a rough guide, not a schedule.
Engine
50%11 complaints · typically near 5k mi · 11 in the last 2 years
“Driving 79 mph total engine seizure. Check engine light came on and seconds later a low oil pressure light and turn off engine. Engine died and went into neutral and h…”
Electrical system
27%6 complaints · 6 in the last 2 years
“The infotainment and instrumentation cluster will reboot while driving. This has happened multiple times while on the express way and while using super cruise. When th…”
Driver assistance
27%6 complaints · 6 in the last 2 years
“The image module system has completely failed and never worked in the Yukon. Then it would brake while still accelerating.”
Brakes
23%5 complaints · 5 in the last 2 years
“The image module system has completely failed and never worked in the Yukon. Then it would brake while still accelerating.”
Recalls (1)
Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.
Wheels · 26V304000
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. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
Risk: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.
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What owners say
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