The 2026 GMC Yukon Xl has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 8,384 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
WHEELS26V3040002026-05-142,457 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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…
POWER TRAIN26V2890002026-05-0766 affected
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe…
Consequence
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at…
EQUIPMENT26V1140002026-02-265,861 affected
Defect
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette…
Consequence
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service…
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SEATS
1
Total complaints32
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I lost all sound on my 2026 gmc yukon xl with only 150 miles on it. Apparently this is a common issue that needs a recall.”
“The large central infotainment touchscreen (which controls climate control/ac, navigation/maps, audio, backup camera, and all primary vehicle functions) has repeatedly failed by going completely dark/blank without warning on my 2026 gmc yukon denali xl purchased new on [xxx]. The screen has gone…”
“While operating the vehicle, I began to hear a metallic grinding noise originating from the center of the engine compartment. The sound was clearly audible within the cabin. Approximately one mile before the vehicle ultimately failed, the engine began to malfunction. As I slowed to a stoplight,…”
“While operating the vehicle, I began to hear a metallic grinding noise originating from the center of the engine compartment. The sound was clearly audible within the cabin. Approximately one mile before the vehicle ultimately failed, the engine began to malfunction. As I slowed to a stoplight,…”
“While operating the vehicle, I began to hear a metallic grinding noise originating from the center of the engine compartment. The sound was clearly audible within the cabin. Approximately one mile before the vehicle ultimately failed, the engine began to malfunction. As I slowed to a stoplight,…”
“Car engine stopped , shut down on I 475 south macon ga at 70 mph in left lane. Had to coast to right shoulder. Towed to hutchinson gmc in macon ga and it was determined the engine had locked up. 2026 with 4200 miles, purchased january 2nd 2026.”
“Catastrophic engine failure of 3.0l diesel engine with only 2000 miles on it.”
“The contact owns a 2026 gmc yukon xl. The contact stated while parked and occupied in the vehicle or driving at night he can only see out of the bottom of the windshield. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2026 GMC Yukon Xl as of
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