2023 Gmc YUKON problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
232 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
33,698 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 28 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 150 of 232 complaints (64.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 37 | 15.9% |
| Engine operation | 23 | 9.9% |
| Braking behavior | 21 | 9.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 18 | 7.8% |
| Steering behavior | 12 | 5.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 150 |
| Power Train | 41 |
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
Engine: 150; Power Train: 41; Electrical System: 25; Unknown Or Other: 18; Fuel/Propulsion System: 15; Engine And Engine Cooling: 14; Service Brakes: 10; Vehicle Speed Control: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 15 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 15; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 204 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 133 |
| 2026 | 83 |
2023: 7; 2024: 9; 2025: 133; 2026: 83
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 37 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 23 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 21 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11511335 · 2023-03-11 (March 11, 2023)
On March 10, 2023 I exit Hwy 35 at the City of Cottula Texas, as I took the exit lane and arrived at the stop sign, the vehicle came to a complete stop the engine stop idling and the transmission switch to neutral, this created a safety issue for me and my family because I was unable to restart vehicle and I created traffic congestion at the intersection, I am worried that this can happen again and I might be exposed to other vehicles crashing against my vehicle or even worse if this is to happen in the highway I will not be able to control the…
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Owner report 11530998 · 2023-07-07 (July 7, 2023)
After driving on an Interstate Highway for approximately 2 hours I exited and brought the vehicle to a complete stop at a stop sign while preparing to turn right onto a busy 2-lane road. I applied moderate gas pedal pressure and the vehicle momentarily accelerated and moved forward but then the engine stalled as the transmission was attempting to shift automatically from 1st to 2nd gear. The vehicle was partially stuck out into the busy road without any power. This created a traffic conflict and near-miss with cars traveling along the 2-lane…
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Owner report 11529646 · 2023-06-29 (June 29, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while approaching a stop light at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and restart the vehicle. Once the vehicle restarted, the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. A software update was performed however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 3,000.
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Owner report 11572450 · 2024-02-16 (February 16, 2024)
The vehicle was crawling to a stop in preparation to park in front of my garage door. When I move my hand across the steering wheel, my hand must have come in contact with the toggle/scroll for the “resume speed” function of the cruise control. The vehicle abruptly began accelerating towards my house. I was able to press the brake pedal to deactivate and stop the vehicle safely. I note that in the past week, perhaps even two, the cruise control has not been used. The vehicle is driven 2-4 trips a day.
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Owner report 11598356 · 2024-07-02 (July 2, 2024)
Problem Synopsis: Camera Issues in 2023 Yukon Denali Vehicle Information: Model: 2023 Yukon Denali Issue Description: The vehicle's camera system exhibits malfunctioning behavior after the vehicle gets wet, such as following intense rain. Problem Details: Initial Trigger: The problem begins when the vehicle is put into reverse after being exposed to water, particularly following heavy rainfall. Observed Malfunctions: The driver's side camera ceases to function immediately upon engaging reverse. Abrupt braking while in reverse leads to addi…
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Owner report 11636966 · 2025-01-19 (January 19, 2025)
Passing a semi up a hill going 75 and the motor shuts off. As the Yukon slowed, the semi slowed down as well. It was difficult trying to get the Yukon to the right shoulder. There was no warnings or anything on the dash. The vehicle just quit running. Tried restarting and it was like the battery was dead. Got it towed to a dealership and they said the engine was ruined from 6 of the 8 rod bearings disintegrating. Took almost a month to replace with the problem being so common and no engines available.
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Owner report 11637226 · 2025-01-21 (January 21, 2025)
Brand new 2023 Yukon with 800 miles, 1 week into ownership, engine died while driving on 4 lane highway with no shoulder. Died, lost power steering and power brakes shortly after trying to maneuver to side of road. Vehicle was towed to dealer and they found a spun rod bearing resulting in catastrophic engine failure and had to have engine replaced.
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Owner report 11713349 · 2026-01-26 (January 26, 2026)
the Engine started running rough and the engine light came on. The dealer told my wife to drive there in limp mode (~15 miles), she did so on back roads. The diagnostics said that cylinder 7 was not firing and teh fuel injector control circuit was bad. they had to replace the Engine Control Unit.
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