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GMC Yukon XL VIN Check

NHTSA holds 1,876 owner complaints on the GMC Yukon XL from 890 production runs; the worst run has 20, the typical one 2.1.

NHTSA complaint records · 1,876 complaints · 890 runs · 2000–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Yukon XL run is 1GKS2JKL1MR (2021 builds) with 20 complaints, 9.5× the typical run. Engine problems make up 29% of reports; 2021 is the worst model year at 4.2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 50 recall campaigns for Yukon XL model years 2000–2026.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The GMC Yukon XL has 890 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 4% of every Yukon XL complaint on file.

FIG.01·GMC Yukon XL — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
1GKS2JKL1MR••••••202120——
1GKS2JKL2MR••••••202115——
1GKS2JKL7PR••••••202314——
1GKS2JKL2PR••••••2023141—
1GKS2JKL5PR••••••202314——
1GKS2JKL0MR••••••2021141—
1GKS2JKL5MR••••••202113——
1GKS2JKL8MR••••••202113——
1GKS2JKL6MR••••••202113——
1GKS2JKL3MR••••••202113——
1GKS2JKL0NR••••••202213——
1GKS2JKLXNR••••••2022121—
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 878 Yukon XL runs has 12 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 198 Yukon XL VINs so far, most often 2026, 2023, 2025 builds; 5 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the GMC Yukon XL the gap between build years is 3.8×: a 2021 car draws 4.2 complaints per run, a 2006 one 1.1.

FIG.02·GMC Yukon XL — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20261.32318—
20251.126231
202426130—
20233.5220632
20223.4167494
20214.2227542
20201.646292
20131.219161
20121.31814—
20111.55739—
20101.534221
20091.43022—
20081.581542
20072.5150595
20061.121201
20051.665413
20041.5109745
20032.1165808
20021.6131815
20012.2157708
ROWS 20·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2021 at 4.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2006 at 1.1. The 2026 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 29% of everything GMC Yukon XL owners report: Engine, 557 of 1,876 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·GMC Yukon XL — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine55741
Service Brakes278222
Electrical System26438
Air Bags210171
Power Train2051—
Unknown Or Other1503—
Hydraulic12112—
Engine And Engine Cooling1113—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 50 recall campaigns on the GMC Yukon XL; the 6 below cover build years 2000 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·GMC Yukon XL — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
07E106000Wheels:hub2000–2006
21V050000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module2007–2011
25V274000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical2021–2024
26V289000Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)2018–2026
16V651000Air Bags:frontal2015–2017
10V240000Electrical System2007–2009
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

How serious were they

Of the 1,876 reports on the GMC Yukon XL, 3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·GMC Yukon XL — complaint severity
OutcomeGMC Yukon XLAll vehicles
Complaints filed1,8761,115,966
Involved a crash57 (3%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire13 (0.7%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported9058,013
Deaths reported22,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 48% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The GMC Yukon XL share of that is 1,876 complaints over 890 runs, 0.17% of everything on record.

Everything on the GMC Yukon XL
Recalls91 campaignsFuel economy23 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems4,192 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices1,821 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1995–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a GMC Yukon XL VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1,876 NHTSA complaints from 890 Yukon XL runs and 50 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Yukon XL production run has the most complaints?

1GKS2JKL1MR, a 2021 build, with 20 complaints. The typical Yukon XL run has 2.1.

Which Yukon XL years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2021 is heaviest at 4.2 complaints per run and 2006 lightest at 1.1.

How many Yukon XL complaints involve a crash?

3% of 1,876 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 13 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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