2021 GMC Yukon recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 13 2021 GMC Yukon recalls, newest first
Apr 24, 2025Engine And Engine Cooling, EngineGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 to 2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1 800 333 4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
NHTSA campaign 25V274000 · General Motors, LLC
Oct 24, 2024Power Train, Automatic TransmissionGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.
Risk: Rear wheel lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1 888 988 7267, Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1 800 462 8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440.
NHTSA campaign 24V797000 · General Motors, LLC
Nov 3, 2022Exterior Lighting, Lighting Control ModuleOver the air fixGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will provide an over the air (OTA) update for the Body Control Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1 888 988 7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006. GM's number for this recall is N222382220.
NHTSA campaign 22V827000 · General Motors, LLC
Aug 11, 2022Seat Belts, Critical FastenersGeneral Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
Risk: A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020; Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006; and GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.
NHTSA campaign 22V617000 · General Motors, LLC
Jan 27, 2022Power Train, DrivelineGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.
Risk: Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020; Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006 or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N212351030.
NHTSA campaign 22V036000 · General Motors, LLC
Sep 23, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline, DeliveryGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine, and cause an unexpected engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020; Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006; or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N212332040.
NHTSA campaign 21V739000 · General Motors, LLC
Jul 29, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power AssistGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles. Dealer service technicians may have calibrated the brake system incorrectly, affecting Electronic Stability Control (ESC), traction control, Anti Lock Brake System (ABS), and braking while towing a trailer.
Risk: Overall braking performance may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the brake system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1202; GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N212340970.
NHTSA campaign 21V579000 · General Motors, LLC
Jun 17, 2021Steering, Steering Control ModuleOver the air fixGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
Risk: Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: The power steering module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over the air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020; Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006; or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N212333900.
NHTSA campaign 21V455000 · General Motors, LLC
Jun 10, 2021Air Bags, Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/lightOver the air fixGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
Risk: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over the air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1 800 521 7300, Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.
NHTSA campaign 21V421000 · General Motors, LLC
Mar 18, 2021Seat BeltsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third row seating. The third row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.
Risk: A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782, and Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313000.
NHTSA campaign 21V190000 · General Motors, LLC
Feb 11, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline, StorageGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles. The fuel tank assemblies may be missing adhesive between two layers of the fuel tank shell which may result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, and GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N212327720.
NHTSA campaign 21V064000 · General Motors, LLC
Dec 23, 2020Seat BeltsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Risk: If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8785, Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
NHTSA campaign 20V811000 · General Motors, LLC
Nov 25, 2020SeatsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles. During general assembly, a repair involved removal of one or both front seats. The attachment bolts for the front seats may not have been properly reinstalled after the repair was completed.
Risk: If an occupied front seat has loose or missing attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seated occupant.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, and GMC customer service at 1 888 988 7267. GM's number for this recall is N202312720.
NHTSA campaign 20V735000 · General Motors LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2021 GMC Yukon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2021 GMC Yukon. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2021 GMC Yukon has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.