Worst 2018 GMC Yukon Xl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Brakes
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 GMC Yukon Xl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | — | 35,133 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 26,755 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Condensor/Evaporator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2018 GMC Yukon Xl. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2018 GMC Yukon Xl
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~15,800 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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2018 GMC Yukon Xl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2018 GMC Yukon Xl reliable?
What are common problems with the 2018 GMC Yukon Xl?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 GMC Yukon Xl?
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Does the 2018 GMC Yukon Xl have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2018 GMC Yukon Xl?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Yukon Xl reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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