Worst 2019 GMC Yukon Xl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 GMC Yukon Xl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 25 | — | — | 69,351 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 101,879 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2019 GMC Yukon Xl. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2019 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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2019 GMC Yukon Xl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2019 GMC Yukon Xl reliable?
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Does the 2019 GMC Yukon Xl have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2019 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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