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2023 GMC Yukon XL Electrical System Problems

NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026

31Electrical System complaints
16.8%Of all 185 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How electrical system ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE122 · 65.9%
POWER TRAIN32 · 17.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM31 · 16.8%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM16 · 8.6%
Unspecified / other15 · 8.1%

Share of the 185 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 GMC Yukon XL overview page.

What owners report

“The onboard accident emergency notification system has failed after 2 years. The SOS and Onstar are not functional. Car has no data communication with the…”NHTSA complaint 11680952 — filed 08/15/2025
“Speed control became stuck and I had to hit my breaks to stop acceleration. Vehicle stopped shifting while driving down the road periodically. Warning collision…”NHTSA complaint 11671532 — filed 07/07/2025
“I was driving on a highway with my [XXX] son and 2 dogs when without any warning the vehicle just stopped and completely went dead…”NHTSA complaint 11660670 — filed 05/13/2025

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Electrical System complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 GMC Yukon XL have electrical system problems?

Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2023 GMC Yukon XL: 31 of 185 complaints on file (16.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 GMC Yukon XL have in total?

185 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.