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2021 Gmc Yukon Xl Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 12 NHTSA recalls and 192 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Gmc Yukon Xl

The 2021 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Buyer Beware — 2021 Gmc Yukon Xl

The 2021 Gmc Yukon Xl shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

12
NHTSA Recalls
12 recalls on record
192
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Gmc Yukon Xl (12)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Gmc dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V455000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V036000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V792000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V811000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V735000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V739000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V421000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V190000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V617000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V827000

Showing 10 of 12 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Gmc Yukon Xl

Based on 192 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
78
Power Train
38
Engine And Engine Cooling
20
Electrical System
10
Fuel/propulsion System
8
Suspension
5
Forward Collision Avoidance
5
Steering
4
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Gmc Yukon Xl — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 42 complaints 2021 192 complaints 2022 145 complaints 2023 183 complaints 2024 54 complaints 2025 21 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2021, 2022, 2023 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Gmc Yukon Xl

Is the 2021 Gmc Yukon Xl reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Gmc Yukon Xl has 12 recalls and 192 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Gmc Yukon Xl have?
The 2021 Gmc Yukon Xl has 12 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Gmc Yukon Xl?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Gmc Yukon Xl are: Engine, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Gmc Yukon Xl safe to buy?
The 2021 Gmc Yukon Xl has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 12 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Gmc Yukon Xl should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Gmc Yukon Xl are: 2015, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2021, 2022, 2023.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.