Every 2026 GMC Yukon recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Wheels · NHTSA 26V304000
May 14, 2026Wheels:Hub
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
- Risk
- A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V304000 →Power Train · NHTSA 26V289000
May 7, 2026Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)Do not drive
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
- Risk
- Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V289000 →Equipment · NHTSA 26V114000
Feb 26, 2026Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
- Problem
- General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
- Risk
- Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V114000 →
2026 GMC Yukon complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 GMC Yukon, reporting 1 injuries. GMC has issued at least 217 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine54
- Power Train12
- Electrical System9
- Unknown Or Other7
- Forward Collision Avoidance4
- Seats3
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (413)
- Electrical System (8)
- Engine (4)
- Service Brakes (4)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (2)
- Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
Read GMC Yukon owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2026 GMC Yukon
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 GMC Yukon. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“I'm of average stature at 5' 9" and when seated in the driver's seat of my 2026 GMC Yukon Denali XL my left eyeball cannot see the switch to activate the four way hazard flashers because the steering wheel blocks the view of the switch.”
2026 GMC YUKON XLOct 5, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768893
“This engine failed while I was driving. You need to speed up the process and make GM know that their 6.2 engines are failing still to this day . People can get in accidents due to this happening. GM needs to be held accountable for their mistakes.”
2026 GMC YUKONSep 30, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768184
“Total Engine failure. This is the second time. The vehicle had under 2000 miles when the first engine failure happened and left us sitting on the Turnpike. Very unsafe!!”
2026 GMC YUKON XLOct 1, 2026 · PA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768288
“Engine failed . Stalled in the middle of the road . Engine ran bad . Shaking knocking and trebling. No engine lights on .”
2026 GMC YUKONSep 29, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11767887
“On 7/25/26 (a Saturday), we started to hear a noise in my vehicle and shortly thereafter, were sent a service alert through the GMC app and the check engine light came on. We immediately parked the vehicle and took it to the dealership when they opened on 7/27/2026 (Monday).”
2026 GMC YUKONSep 29, 2026 · WA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11767753
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