2022 GMC Yukon Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2022 GMC Yukon has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,865,589 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 233 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 26V085000 2026-02-13 43,743 affected
Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear…

Consequence

Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at…

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 25V619000 2025-09-18 12 affected
Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 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…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 25V274000 2025-04-24 597,571 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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…

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 22V903000 2022-12-08 740,108 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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…

SEAT BELTS 22V617000 2022-08-11 484,155 affected
Defect

General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been…

Consequence

A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters…

Complaints by component

ENGINE
94
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
25
POWER TRAIN
25
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
9
SUSPENSION
7
STEERING
5
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
4
VISIBILITY/WIPER
4
Total complaints233

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“With no warning, my engine 6.2 l stopped running at highway speeds and failed to restart. The power train completely failed for a second time after having a previous engine replaced for the same failure in 2024. I had the car inspected per the recall along with changes in the oil viscosity as…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-06-17

“With no warning, my engine 6.2 l stopped running at highway speeds and failed to restart. The power train completely failed for a second time after having a previous engine replaced for the same failure in 2024. I had the car inspected per the recall along with changes in the oil viscosity as…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-06-17

“Experiencing a stuck lifter in the dfm module. After doing some research, it appears there are a bunch of other people that are dealing with the same issue. The only recall was for the 6.2l engine but not the 5.3l. It appears that both engines are experiencing the exact same issue and gm hasn’t…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-05-25

“Vehicle has 58,800 miles on it driving down highway started smoking and motor making a clanking noise.”

ENGINE · reported 2026-05-23

“Onstar module failure. No communication with vehicle in the event of emergencies. Safety systems disabled. No remote access to unlock/ lock doors. No remote start. No speed limit notification. All built in apps and wi-fi no longer functioning.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-05-15

“Onstar telemetry module failed. Needs replaced. These modules are on back order. Safety features and emergency calling are disabled due to failed telemetry modules. Over the air updates cannot be completed due to the failure of the telemetry system. Important module updates from the manufacturer…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-05-01

“The engine began making a metallic knocking noise while at idle and very soon after began to make the same noise under acceleration. This noise sounded very much like the onset of rod bearing failure. The vehicle was driven straight home and parked. We called the dealership the next day and made a…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-04-30

“The contact owns a 2022 gmc yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. The hazard lights, collision, road traction, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-04-23

Defect investigations

Investigation EA25007 Opened 2025-10-23 · open

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado…

Investigation EA25007 Opened 2025-10-23 · open

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado…

Investigation PE25001 Opened 2025-01-16 · closed 2025-10-23

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing…

Investigation PE25001 Opened 2025-01-16 · closed 2025-10-23

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing…

Investigation RQ26001 Opened 2026-01-16 · open

Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 36 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging engine failure in vehicles subject to Recall 25V274. In each VOQ, the engine had the recall remedy completed prior to the reported failure incident. Recall 25V-274 addresses vehicles equipped with a L87 6.2L V8 gas…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 GMC Yukon as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.