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GMC Yukon XL 2021 Power Train Problems

49 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2021 GMC Yukon XL - 21% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage49 complaints

49 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

22V036000Reported January 27, 2022 - 1,789 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 1,789 vehicles across all affected models.

24V797000Reported October 24, 2024 - 463,295 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 463,295 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine162Fuel and Propulsion System34Electrical System14Driver Assistance and Stability Systems11Unknown Or Other7Vehicle Speed Control7
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.