Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 GMC Yukon XL
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 GMC Yukon XL has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 174 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V085000 Rear Wheel Lock Up from Transmission Control Valve Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V274000 Engine Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V903000 Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V617000 Improper Rivets on Seat Belt Buckle Assembly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 114 complaints
- Power Train 33 complaints
- Electrical System 20 complaints
- Unknown or Other 17 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 14 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 14 complaints
Of the 174 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 174 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 GMC Yukon XL has significant reliability concerns, largely due to engine and power train issues, as shown by the high number of complaints. Four recalls further highlight these problems, including critical components such as the transmission and engine. Overall, limited data suggests caution in assessing potential long-term reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Unknown | $3,000–$6,000 | common |
| Transmission | Unknown | $2,000–$5,000 | occasional |
| Electrical System | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Transmission fluid service
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant system checks
- Brake fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking sounds
- Sudden downshifts
- Malfunction indicator lamp
- Erratic power delivery
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 GMC Yukon XL at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.