2025 GMC Yukon recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Wheels / tires
What's wrong, in plain English: A wheel or tire can fail while driving. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
What could happen: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N2…
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2025 YUKON.
- Book a repair at any authorized GMC dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V304000 (manufacturer code N262554630).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-462-8782.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: WHEELS:HUB
Summary: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
Consequence: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.
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2. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
What could happen: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2025 YUKON.
- Book a repair at any authorized GMC dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 25V876000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-956-6668.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
Summary: Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Notes:
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Digital tire pressure gauge
- 2025 GMC Yukon owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (38), Electrical system (9), Transmission / drivetrain (7), Unknown Or Other (6), Forward Collision Avoidance (5).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
10/14/2026 · Electrical system
While driving my vehicle, i noticed no sound coming from infotainment, signaling or lights being able to turn on. After pulling over at the nearest gas station, i parked and turned the vehicle off and waited for 30 minutes. Soon after that time, i turned the vehicle on and sound came back. However, i noticed the fuel management system begin to soon immediat…
10/11/2026 · Engine
[XXX] - Catastrophic engine shutdown. Yes engine is still at Don Ledford Automotive Group, Cleveland, TN During the engine shutdown, we were still moving on a two lane highway in rural South Carolina. Other vehicles had to swerve/pass to avoid our sudden slowdown. On [XXX], I had the car towed(Dealers Choice - $1,488) from Cooper Chevrolet in Waltersboro…
09/29/2026 · Engine
Engine failure at 20,959 miles (GM 6.2L V8). Sudden knocking noise. I heard noise at idle, accelerating, and decelerating. Sounds increased in volume / frequency within a 24hr period and driving it only a few miles. GM dealer verified engine failure and is ordering a replacement under warranty.
09/21/2026 · Engine
The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted in person, and the failure was associated with the dynamic fuel management system. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approx…
09/17/2026 · Transmission / drivetrain
The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power and came to a complete stop in traffic. There was no warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was restarted; however, the vehicle failed to shift into gear, and the “Service Transmission” message was disp…
08/28/2026 · Engine
The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine, radiator, and an unknown belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. While driving at an undisc…
08/27/2026 · Engine
As my wife was driven she heard some noise and notice she was losing power. She pull off the side of the road and the car shut off. Could not restart. This happen about 11:30 am on 8/14/26 Got towed to Salida Dealer called Faricy GMC about 3:30 pm. Dealer said it was a complete engine failure and engine needed to be replaced.
08/23/2026 · Engine
Vehicle loss of power on the Interstate at a high rate of speed. Vehicle would not start and could not be put in Neutral to safely remove from road.