AI Damage2023 GMC Yukon: common problems
Owners of the 2023 GMC Yukon filed 246 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and powertrain. The maker issued 969 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 246
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 969
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 65% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 19% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 6% of all complaints
- 5 Engine and cooling 6% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 4% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 3% of all complaints
- 8 Forward collision avoidance 2% of all complaints
- Engine: 160 complaints (65% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 84.
- Powertrain: 47 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 89.
- Electrical system: 28 complaints (11% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 272.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 15 complaints (6% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 20.
- Engine and cooling: 14 complaints (6% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 138.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 5.3 L · petrol · 8 cylnamed in 2 complaints
- 6.2 L · petrol · 8 cylnamed in 36 complaints
- 3 L · diesel · turbo · 6 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- automatic, 10-speed
Drive: RWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 246 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 160 | 0 | 84 |
| Powertrain | 47 | 0 | 89 |
| Electrical system | 28 | 0 | 272 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 0 | 20 |
| Engine and cooling | 14 | 0 | 138 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 0 | 27 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 | 10 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 17 |
| Backover prevention | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 54 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 18 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 11 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance sensor failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the failure occurred while exiting a parking space. The contact stated that the images on the screen displayed a wider distance between the two vehicles.
We never got any warning lights, nor did the dealer before and after they recreated the issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
After the original engine failed the recall inspection, it was replaced as part of GM's recall program at 40k miles. At 50k miles with the new engine (so only 10k miles into the new engine), the engine completely locked up and shut down while my son was driving the car on the interstate.
I tried to start the engine again and the screens would turn back on, tell me to push the start/stop button again, then the screens would turn back off and on again and the engine would not start back up.
Warnings came on for battery, oil, transmission failure, engine failure. Power ultimately failed and electric finally shutoff after short period of time. Was able to connect to Onstar and they got a tow truck there in 2 hours.
My 2023 GMC Yukon AT4 is "hard shifting/jerking" during acceleration. This occurs approximately 5 times per week and I am starting to get safety concerns. I have had the transmission flushed (09/14/2026) and then had the diagnostic measured 09/23/2026, with the Repair Order stating "no problem found at this time."…
On August 8th 2026 the engine developed a loud knock. It was taken to the dealership on 8/31/2026 after inspection it was determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. There was no warning lamps that indicated there was an issue with the engine.
The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and attempted to shift into drive; however, the failure persisted, and the vehicle lost power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,648 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 4% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Yukon has 132 complaints (38 years in the data). This year has 246, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is…
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
- This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a…
This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a GDS automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
- This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform…
This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless…
This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key cycle. The condition is caused by a…
- This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a…
- This preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for air leveling suspension system
- This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless…
This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key cycle. The condition is caused by a…
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- This PI was created to address an Intermittent Loss of Connectivity, GPS, or Wi-Fi Due to OnStar Module…
NHTSA lists 969 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
- Yukon 199219 sources
- Yukon 199317 sources
- Yukon 199458 sources
- Yukon 199590 sources
- Yukon 199670 sources
- Yukon 1997133 sources
- Yukon 199880 sources
- Yukon 1999204 sources
- Yukon 2000166 sources
- Yukon 2001197 sources
- Yukon 2002158 sources
- Yukon 2003204 sources
- Yukon 2004159 sources
- Yukon 200585 sources
- Yukon 200627 sources
- Yukon 2007428 sources
- Yukon 2008188 sources
- Yukon 200994 sources
- Yukon 2010105 sources
- Yukon 2011158 sources
- Yukon 201263 sources
- Yukon 2013117 sources
- Yukon 201456 sources
- Yukon 2015529 sources
- Yukon 20161,471 sources
- Yukon 20171,143 sources
- Yukon 2018768 sources
- Yukon 2019727 sources
- Yukon 2020766 sources
- Yukon 20211,585 sources
- Yukon 20221,356 sources
- Yukon 2024746 sources
- Yukon 2025516 sources
- Yukon 2026265 sources
- Yukon 202711 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 GMC Yukon?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, powertrain, electrical system. Total complaints: 246. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: engine failure or replacement (36%), warning lights, check engine (21%), loss of power / limp mode (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 GMC Yukon?
NHTSA lists 969 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 GMC Yukon from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.