GMC Yukon XL Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the GMC Yukon XL across 15 model years. The 2021 model year has the most (29). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (15% of reports).
- 103fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 49%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 15 of 103 complaints (15%)
- L87 engine: mentioned in 10 of 103 complaints (10%)
- Shifted neutral: mentioned in 9 of 103 complaints (9%)
- Loss propulsion: mentioned in 7 of 103 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 8 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 103 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
GMC Yukon XL fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon XL | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2025 Yukon XL | 2 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Yukon XL | 9 | 13% | — |
| 2023 Yukon XL | 20 | 9% | — |
| 2022 Yukon XL | 14 | 8% | — |
| 2021 Yukon XL | 29 | 13% | — |
| 2020 Yukon XL | 3 | 6% | — |
| 2018 Yukon XL | 2 | 4% | 5,000 |
| 2017 Yukon XL | 5 | 3% | 49,200 |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 5 | 2% | 70,000 |
| 2015 Yukon XL | 6 | 2% | 84,000 |
| 2009 Yukon XL | 1 | 4% | 136,000 |
| 2006 Yukon XL | 2 | 12% | — |
| 2005 Yukon XL | 3 | 7% | — |
| 2003 Yukon XL | 1 | 1% | 54,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the GMC Yukon XL. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The component that failed was the fuel pump control module, which the dealership currently has in its possession. While driving on the interstate at 70 mph with my family of fiveâincluding three young childrenâthe vehicle suddenly lost all motor power. This left us stranded on the shoulder for…
part number 13554821 fuel pump control module has failed 2 times. April 2023 on Interstate 95 near Savannah GA in very busy traffic. Vehicle buckled and seized, just barely made it to the shoulder of the road. Same part failed again 9/18/26 while turning onto Sunrise Hwy in NY another very…
6.2L engine has the oil change update, and engine failed recently. took vehicle for repair to Golling GMC dealer. waiting on feedback.
On September 17, 2026, at approximately 22,861 miles, the 6.2L L87 V8 engine in my 2024 GMC Yukon XL suffered a sudden loss of propulsion and was subsequently confirmed by an authorized GMC dealer to be seized and require complete replacement. I was entering northbound I-75 from the Mt. Paran Road…
According to the GM Dealership the rod bearing failed disabling the engine. Dealer recommends replacing the entire engine. This consistent with recall N 252494000-N252494003 but my VIN is not included in the recall. Estimated repair $11,200. Our family was traveling roughly 55 mph on the interstate…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Yukon XLs have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 103 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the GMC Yukon XL. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the GMC Yukon XL fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the GMC Yukon XL?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 15 of 103 complaints, followed by “l87 engine” (10).
Other GMC Yukon XL problems
- Engine problems (688)
- Electrical System problems (340)
- Power Train problems (314)
- Exterior Lighting problems (285)
- Service Brakes problems (236)
- Air Bags problems (196)
See all GMC Yukon XL problems.