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2018 GMC Yukon XL Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 GMC Yukon XL has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 56 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized GMC dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 GMC Yukon XL. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2018 GMC Yukon XL owner complaints

Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 GMC Yukon XL, describing incidents dated February 1, 2018 to October 13, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 16 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 11 complaints
  • Service Brakes 10 complaints
  • Power Train 9 complaints
  • Electrical System 5 complaints
  • Seat Belts 5 complaints

Of the 56 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 56 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11772719 · Filed

    I was driving and the Engine light started blinking. the car started to lose power. i had to pull off the road. the blinking stopped and then i was able to get home. I had it towed to the dealership, where they told me this was a known issue with the AFM valve train system. this is a known issue and…

  • ODI #11771299 · Filed

    Body control Module failed causing the vehicle to lose all power. Battery shorted out to 6 volts. Required a tow.

  • ODI #11770796 · Filed

    Replaced the transmission two times at about $14,000. Need a new motor with an estimated replacement of $10,000.

Read all 56 complaints

Do Not Drive: Front and/or Rear Wheels May Lock Up

NHTSA #26V289000 · Power Train — Transfer Case (4-WHEEL DRIVE) · NHTSA notice

Reported May 7, 2026 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 66 vehicles

Repair completion: 63.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N262557620 · Owners notified May 18, 2026 · Vehicles built November 9, 2017 – November 9, 2017 (per NHTSA)

DO NOT DRIVE — this recall carries a "do not drive" advisory. Contact a GMC dealer immediately.

Defect description

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 vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.

Safety consequence

Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.

Rear Seatbelt Retractor May Not Lock/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #18V673000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other · NHTSA notice

Reported September 26, 2018 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 15,800 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 18315 · Owners notified November 7, 2018 · Vehicles built June 1, 2018 – August 29, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety consequence

If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18315.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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