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2018 GMC Yukon XL recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 57
Latest campaign: May 7, 2026

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	1	1	May 7, 2026	26V289000
Seat belts	1	–	Sep 26, 2018	18V673000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 7, 2026Latest campaign


May 7, 202626V289000	Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 26V289000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V289000 · May 7, 2026
Sep 26, 201818V673000	Seat belts: rear/other If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V673000 What's wrong 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." Risk If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact 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 18315. Campaign NHTSA 18V673000 · Sep 26, 2018

May 7, 202626V289000

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

Do not drive until repaired

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V289000

What's wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V289000 · May 7, 2026

Sep 26, 201818V673000

Seat belts: rear/other

If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V673000

What's wrong: 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."
Risk: If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact 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 18315.
Campaign: NHTSA 18V673000 · Sep 26, 2018

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component57

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57Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

8Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	15	26	0	0	0
Unknown or other	10	18	1	0	0
Service brakes	10	18	2	0	0
Power train	9	16	0	0	0
Suspension	5	9	0	0	0
Electrical system	5	9	2	0	3
Seat belts	5	9	1	0	3
Steering	3	5	0	0	0
Wheels	2	4	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	4	0	0	0
Seats	2	4	0	0	0
Air bags	2	4	2	1	5
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	2	0	0	0
Structure	1	2	0	0	0

3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Yukon Denali XL, Yukon XL 1500.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“Body control Module failed causing the vehicle to lose all power. Battery shorted out to 6 volts. Required a tow.”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771299
Power train
“Replaced the transmission two times at about $14,000. Need a new motor with an estimated replacement of $10,000.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770796
Engine
“Low Engine Oil Pressure with Engine making noise. Cut open oil filter and found excessive metal.”
Filed 09/17/2026 · ODI 11764956

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2018 GMC Yukon XL recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Yukon XL have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 GMC Yukon XL. The most recent, 26V289000 (reported May 7, 2026), concerns power train. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 GMC Yukon XL?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 15 complaints out of 57 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 GMC Yukon XL?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.

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