2021 GMC Yukon XL recalls

12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

25V274000 · General Motors, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine…Engine & powertrainFree replacement598KunitsApr 202524V797000 · General Motors, LlcPower Train recallThe transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.Engine & powertrainFree software update463KunitsOct 202422V827000 · General Motors, LlcExterior Lighting recallThe daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on.Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update339KunitsNov 202222V617000 · General Motors, LlcSeat Belts recallThe rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have…Seats & beltsFree replacement484KunitsAug 202222V036000 · General Motors, LlcPower Train recallThe rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in…Engine & powertrainFree replacement1,789unitsJan 202221V739000 · General Motors, LlcFuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to…Fuel systemFree replacement15KunitsSep 202121V455000 · General Motors, LlcSteering recallA software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.Steering & suspensionOver-the-air update27KunitsJun 202121V421000 · General Motors, LlcAir Bags recallThe communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing…Air bagsOver-the-air update286KunitsJun 202121V190000 · General Motors, LlcSeat Belts recallThe third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could…Seats & beltsFree repair95KunitsMar 202120V811000 · General Motors, LlcSeat Belts recallIncorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle.Seats & beltsFree replacement470unitsDec 202020V792000 · General Motors, LlcSeat Belts recallThe seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.Seats & beltsFree repair624KunitsDec 202020V735000 · General Motors LlcSeats recallDuring general assembly, a repair involved removal of one or both front seats.Seats & beltsFree repair94unitsNov 2020