Recalls
5campaigns
1 power train · 1 fuel system · 1 engine
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
182filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
4★overall
★★★★☆ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 3★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
23mpg combined
$2,840/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3 L 6-cyl· 10-speed automatic
10 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2022 GMC Yukon. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Rear Wheel Lock Up from Transmission Control Valve Failure
Power train · automatic transmission · control module · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
53.1% repairedof 43,743 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V085000
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Replacement Fuel Tank May Leak During a Rollover Crash
Fuel system, diesel · storage · tank assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
75% repairedof 12 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V619000
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Engine Failure
Engine and engine cooling · engine · hard parts internal/mechanical
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
85.1% repairedof 597,571 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V274000
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Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 108
Exterior lighting · lighting control module · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
98.1% repairedof 740,108 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V903000
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Improper Rivets on Seat Belt Buckle Assembly
Seat belts · critical fasteners
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
93.7% repairedof 484,155 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (182)
182 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
1involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 182 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 110 | 60.4% |
| Electrical system | 32 | 17.6% |
| Power train | 29 | 15.9% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 7.1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 7.1% |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 5.5% |
| Suspension | 7 | 3.8% |
| Steering | 6 | 3.3% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 2.7% |
| Lane departure | 4 | 2.2% |
How 2022 compares with other Yukon years
Best and worst Yukon years →2017208
201871
201958
202036
2021333
2022182
2023242
2024105
202555
202640
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 208 | 3 |
| 2018 | 71 | 3 |
| 2019 | 58 | 2 |
| 2020 | 36 | 4 |
| 2021 | 333 | 13 |
| 2022 | 182 | 5 |
| 2023 | 242 | 4 |
| 2024 | 105 | 3 |
| 2025 | 55 | 2 |
| 2026 | 40 | 3 |
This year (2022)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 21.2%★★★☆☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2022 GMC Yukon suv 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined
23
mpg combined
21
city
27
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $4,150
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 442 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year
Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 23 | $4,150 | 442 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | $4,350 | 462 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $3,950 | 534 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $3,950 | 527 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $3,950 | 527 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 16 | $5,150 | 542 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $4,200 | 556 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $5,150 | 568 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 16 | $5,150 | 547 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $5,150 | 555 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2022 GMC Yukon FAQ
How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Yukon have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 26V085000 (power train), 25V619000 (fuel system), 25V274000 (engine), 22V903000 (lighting), 22V617000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2022 GMC Yukon problems?
Owners filed 182 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (110), Electrical system (32), Power train (29) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2022 GMC Yukon get?
EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic version at 21 city, 27 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2022 GMC Yukon get?
NHTSA rated the 2022 GMC Yukon suv 2wd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (21.2% rollover risk).
How does the 2022 Yukon compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 GMC Yukon model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (36) and the 2021 the most (333). The 2022 drew 182. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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