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Buying a used 2021 GMC Yukon XL? Check these 12 recalls first
The 2021 GMC Yukon XL has 12 recalls spanning seat and belt hardware, power steering software, fuel pump stalling, driveshaft failure, lighting, diesel rear wheel lock-up and engine failure. Several concern restraint components, making individual completion records important. Its 219 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, led by engine with 134, power train with 47, fuel/propulsion system with 27 and engine and engine cooling with 21. Engine history deserves detailed review alongside the recall records.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Obtain a VIN-specific completion report for all 12 recalls.
- Verify repairs for front seat and all applicable seat belt recalls.
- Request engine, fuel pump, driveshaft and steering repair records.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any GMC dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 GMC Yukon XL
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon Front Seat Bolt Issue | Seats | high |
| Chevrolet and GMC Trucks and SUVs Seat Belt Bracket Issue | Seat Belts | high |
| GM Vehicles Seat Belt May Use Wrong Bolts | Seat Belts | high |
| Escalade, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon Third-Row Seat Belts May Break | Seat Belts | high |
| GM SUVs: Software Issue May Cut Power Steering | Steering | high |
| Escalade, Tahoe, Yukon Fuel Pump May Stall Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC SUV Driveshaft May Fail | Power Train | high |
| GM SUVs Third-Row Seat Belt Buckle Rivet Flaw | Seat Belts | high |
| GM SUVs: Daytime Running Lights May Not Turn Off | Exterior Lighting | high |
| Diesel GM trucks, SUVs risk rear wheel lock-up | Power Train | high |
| GM Trucks and SUVs Engine May Fail | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| GM vehicles' airbag warning light works inconsistently | AIR Bags | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
219 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 155 | Yes |
| Power Train | 47 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 27 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 13 | None found |
| Speed Control | 7 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 7 | None found |