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2022 GMC Yukon problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2022 GMC Yukon has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.

  • 5safety recalls
  • 185owner complaints
  • 1crash report
  • 1fire report
  • 0injuries reported

185 complaints, against an average of 236 for the other 14 GMC Yukon model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2022 GMC Yukon?

The components named most often in the 185 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Engine112 (60.5%)
  2. Electrical System32 (17.3%)
  3. Power Train29 (15.7%)
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System14 (7.6%)
  5. Engine And Engine Cooling13 (7%)
  6. Suspension7 (3.8%)
  7. Steering6 (3.2%)
  8. Forward Collision Avoidance5 (2.7%)

What symptoms do 2022 GMC Yukon owners describe?

Found by reading the text of all 185 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.

Has the 2022 GMC Yukon been recalled?

5 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module: Software General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels. NHTSA campaign 26V085000 · February 13, 2026 · Risk and fix

Risk: Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.

Fuel System, Diesel: Storage: Tank Assembly General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash. NHTSA campaign 25V619000 · September 18, 2025 · Risk and fix

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252512770. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 18, 2025.

Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. NHTSA campaign 25V274000 · April 24, 2025 · Risk and fix

Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

Exterior Lighting: Lighting Control Module: SoftwareOver-the-air fix General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." NHTSA campaign 22V903000 · December 8, 2022 · Risk and fix

Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

Seat Belts: Critical Fasteners General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed. NHTSA campaign 22V617000 · August 11, 2022 · Risk and fix

Risk: A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.

What do 2022 GMC Yukon owners report?

12 of the 185 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

My engine catastrophically failed and caught on fire. This was the second engine that was related to the recall that was replaced once at 21,000 miles
Structure, Seats, EngineFireNHTSA complaint 11771762 · Oct 16, 2026
My 2022 GMC Yukon suffered a complete failure and open circuit of the Fuel Pump Power Control Module, causing the vehicle to fail to start. This is the exact defect covered under GM Recall N252516900/N262558690. However, GM is refusing to reimburse the repair because they have arbitrarily excluded my VIN from the recall population. GM is failing to recall all affected vehicles experiencing this safety hazard.
Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11771206 · Oct 14, 2026
Vehicle: 2022 GMC Yukon AT4, 6.2L V8 (L87) Mileage at Failure: 159,605 My 2022 GMC Yukon AT4 experienced a complete engine failure at approximately 159,605 miles. The engine seized and could not be manually rotated. The vehicle was inspected by Wallick's Auto Service, which confirmed that the engine was locked up and the oil level was only approximately half a quart low. In July 2025, Green GMC performed the GM recall remedy related to potential engine failure on the 6.2L L87 engine. Rather than replacing the engine, GM's approved remedy consisted of changing the engine oil, oil filter, and…
EngineNHTSA complaint 11770241 · Oct 9, 2026
I am filing a complaint about a serious safety issue with my vehicle. While I was driving on a highway with my spouse and children in the vehicle, the engine began downshifting, the check engine light came on, and an “engine oil hot” warning appeared. The engine then suddenly shut down. With traffic behind us, I had to pull off onto a dirt road in a rural, secluded area. This put my family in a frightening and dangerous situation. The vehicle had to be towed to a dealership. After inspecting it, the dealer told me it needs an engine replacement. This would be the second engine replacement for…
Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11767731 · Sep 29, 2026
April 2026-Yukon shut down on highway (needed apparent fuse replaced) May 2026- Yukon went in for new engine *was in for 68+. Between the two stays. July 2026- (7/7)- got vehicle back, had two dents on the front and a. back dented fender. Towing was hired by GM, not us. -July (7/22) -vehicle shut down on me at a stop sign in an intersection. Was brought in and fixed a voltage sensor (220.00+). Also discovered a blinker issue (per the dealership the LEDs are shorted, etc. quotes 900.00+ for the whole unit).
Electrical System, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11767379 · Sep 28, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed and was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, at start-up there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there were metal shavings inside the…
Engine And Engine CoolingNHTSA complaint 11763457 · Sep 10, 2026
Sunday XXX, we were riding in our 2022 Yukon Denali with my wife driving on [XXX] at the speed limit of 75 mph when the vehicle stumbled for a moment then returned to normal operation... a few seconds later the engine just died. No drive information center warning or check engine light, no funny noises or catastrophic banging. It just quit running. There was traffic on the highway but with my wife's quick reaction we were able to get off the highway to the breakdown apron without crashing. We called AAA and had the vehicle towed to the GMC dealer (Oxendale GMC) in Flagstaff. We were at this…
Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11761965 · Sep 3, 2026
Had a check engine light come on a couple months ago and vehicle went into Reduced Accelaration safety mode. Come to find out, it was a faulty Valve Body. I came out of pocket for $2,800 to get it replaced because GMC said the Valve Body/Special Coverage was not assigned to this VIN. Even though it was a 2022 with 60,000 miles on it fitting every criteria of the exact recall (mind-blowing). Now fast forward to now, the same check engine light and reduced acceleration fault is active associated with a Transmission Control Module Fault. This truck is entirely too new and taken care of to be…
Power Train, EngineNHTSA complaint 11760568 · Aug 29, 2026
I was driving on the Northeast extension at roughly 70 mph in the passing lane and my car lost forward power and went into reduced acceleration mode. The check engine light is on, violently shakes when parked, with additional dashboard notifications saying Service ESC, service traction control, and forward collision system unavailable. I had my engine replaced in September due to the recall.
Engine, Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11760207 · Aug 28, 2026
This vehicle has been towed into GMC service 3 times to date. #1. 2/2024 (mil 22,662) would not start, low voltage msg, replaced battery. #2. 4/2026 (mil 57,854) vehicle went into N on its own while I was driving down the road, msg on dash "function not available", I stopped and the engine died & would not restart, no engagement from starter motor, found P0615 present, found blown fuse on battery distribution fuse block, replaced. #3. 7/2026 (mil 63,041) vehicle went into N on its own while I was driving down interstate, msg on dash "function not available", I stopped, the engine died and…
Electrical System, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11760118 · Aug 27, 2026
The rear shocks in my GMC Yukon AT4 failed and began leaking and had to be replaced. This supposed to be an off-road durable suspension and the shocks are failing?
SuspensionNHTSA complaint 11745597 · Jun 22, 2026
This is a follow-up to two previous complaints. The first complaint was filed around 5/22/25, and the second complaint was filed around 7/08/25. The complaint is related to a 2022 GMC Yukon that we purchased new. As reported in the previous complaints, we experienced several problems with the suspension and steering of the vehicle. The SUV continues to have a knocking, cracking, snapping noise coming from the front suspension when making a right or left turn, or u-turn. The dealer has made several attempts to fix it, but continues to occur. The warning lights continue to be set on and off, but…
Steering, Suspension, EngineNHTSA complaint 11699084 · Nov 13, 2025

2022 GMC Yukon: questions owners ask

Is the 2022 GMC Yukon reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 185 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Yukon; the most common categories were engine (112, 60.5%), electrical system (32, 17.3%), power train (29, 15.7%). There are 5 safety recalls. 1 complaint mentions a crash, 1 mentions a fire.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Yukon?

Across 185 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (60.5% of complaints), electrical system (17.3% of complaints), power train (15.7% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (7.6% of complaints), engine and engine cooling (7% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2022 GMC Yukon have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 GMC Yukon; the most recent (campaign 26V085000, 2026-02-13) concerns Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module: Software. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has the 2022 GMC Yukon had engine failures?

51 of the 185 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 GMC Yukon (27.6%) describe complete engine failure or a replaced engine. A related recall exists: campaign 25V274000 (engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical). The fix: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. One owner wrote: "The engine completely quit while driving on the freeway going 65-70 mph in the number 1 lane. Tried getting the vehicle to restart and nothing happened. Took vehicle back to dealership and they stated the vehicle needed a completely new motor." (NHTSA complaint 11768527, October 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Why does my 2022 GMC Yukon stall, lose power or shut off while driving?

35 of the 185 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 GMC Yukon (18.9%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "My engine has failed twice. I am now on my third engine. The vehicle stalled while driving on a highway, was in the shop for nearly 3 months and was "fixed" with same 6.2 engine." (NHTSA complaint 11761349, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Why won't my 2022 GMC Yukon start?

17 of the 185 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 GMC Yukon (9.2%) describe the car failing to start. One owner wrote: "My 2022 GMC Yukon suffered a complete failure and open circuit of the Fuel Pump Power Control Module, causing the vehicle to fail to start. This is the exact defect covered under GM Recall N252516900/N262558690." (NHTSA complaint 11771206, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Why is the check engine light on in my 2022 GMC Yukon?

13 of the 185 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 GMC Yukon (7%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "I was driving on the Northeast extension at roughly 70 mph in the passing lane and my car lost forward power and went into reduced acceleration mode." (NHTSA complaint 11760207, August 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Why is my 2022 GMC Yukon burning or losing oil?

9 of the 185 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 GMC Yukon (4.9%) describe excessive oil consumption or oil leaks. One owner wrote: "Multiple low oil warning indications. Oil consumption analysis performed by service department. Test results determined engine replacement required." (NHTSA complaint 11647262, March 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Check your own Yukon

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2022 only.

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