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GMC Yukon XL

2014–2018 only

956 classified complaints 8 recalls

2014–2018 GMC Yukon XL models have 956 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 8 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically surfacing around 62,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2014–2018 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full GMC Yukon XL report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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2004–2008

2009–2013

2014–2018

2019–2023

2024–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2014–2018 only

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 287 complaints

Median onset: 62,000 miles. 0.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 101 complaints

Median onset: 55,000 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 89 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 79 complaints

Median onset: 66,150 miles.

More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 60 complaints

Median onset: 58,750 miles. 3.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 60 complaints

Median onset: 110,345 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 29 complaints

Median onset: 23,906 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

A/C compressor, condenser and refrigerant · Heating and A/C 26 complaints

Median onset: 51,450 miles.

Typical repair: $720–$1,420 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2014–2018 model years. See the full GMC Yukon XL report for every year and full specs/safety data.