2023 GMC Yukon XL Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 184 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 GMC Yukon XL overview page.
What owners report
“Driving and pulling up into my driveway when suddenly the message âpush start button to start engineâ comes on with an alert sound - I…”NHTSA complaint 11679574 — filed 08/09/2025
“I have had two incidents. The vehicle is hesitant. Itâs spudders, it stalls. You can hear it in the engine at idle and especially at…”NHTSA complaint 11677292 — filed 07/30/2025
“GM issued a recall, N25249000 after hundreds if not thousands of complaints of catastrophic engine failure. My engine was impacted. It failed Sunday, [XXX]. I…”NHTSA complaint 11675314 — filed 07/22/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 GMC Yukon XL have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2023 GMC Yukon XL: 121 of 184 complaints on file (65.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 GMC Yukon XL have in total?
184 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
