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GMC Yukon 2WD
GMC · Cars · 2023
GMC Yukon 2WD (2023)
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⚠ 84 complaints
Status
Safe
Good track record, minimal issues
Status Safe — no safety recalls recorded; minor complaints only.
Specifications
Engine Size5.3L
Fuel TypeRegular
Transmission10 speed automatic
Combined MPG17 MPG
GMC Yukon 2WD Comparison with Similar Vehicles
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Price$57,400$23,000–$31,000———$27,900
Engine Capacity5.3L2L2L3L3L1.3L
Fuel TypeRegularRegularRegularDieselDieselRegular
Transmission10 speed automaticAutomatic (AV-S1)Automatic (AV-S10)Automatic 10-spdAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 9-spd
Body TypeSUVSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2023 GMC Yukon 2WD is a capable standard sport utility vehicle designed for everyday driving. With its robust 5.3L V8 engine and rear-wheel drive, it offers a solid foundation for your needs.

Pros
  • Safe vehicle status
  • No recalls on record
  • 84 complaints on record
Cons
  • Below-average MPG
  • High fuel cost estimate
  • Low GHG score
Complaints84 total
GMC YUKON 2023 VISIBILITY/WIPER
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The vehicle is equipped with “rain-sensing windshield wipers” but they do not work due to poor design. They should not have failed this quickly (33,000 or so miles). The windshield wipers must be manually activated because of this defect, but since the manufacturer thought they would be automatic, they made the manual activation very hard to access. It is very dangerous trying to activate them while operating the vehicle because A) your eyes are off the road for an extended period in poor conditions and B) the control is in a hard-to-reach area. You have to turn the nob 6-7 positions to put the wipers on low or high, and for the first 5 positions the windshield wipers don’t activate.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
GMC YUKON 2023 POWER TRAIN
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On June 25, 2026 my 2023 GMC Yukon Denali with 53,456 miles was brought to an authorized GMC dealership after displaying a Service 4WD warning light and exhibiting a groaning noise when shifting into Drive and Reverse. The vehicle was diagnosed with the following brake system fault codes: P25A2, C0511, C0517, C1595 and C1596. These codes indicate brake control module failure and wheel speed sensor faults which are safety critical components. The dealership confirmed these findings but stated the repairs are not covered under the GMC powertrain warranty. Given that these are safety critical brake system failures on a nearly new vehicle with only 53,456 miles, we contacted GMC Customer Care on July 1, 2026 to request coverage under goodwill warranty as we believe these failures constitute a manufacturing defect. A case was opened however after 7 days no case advisor has been assigned and no decision has been made despite two promised timelines not being met. The brake system failures on a nearly new vehicle represent a serious safety concern as these systems directly affect the vehicle's ability to stop safely. The vehicle has been at the dealership since June 25, 2026 and remains unrepaired.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
GMC YUKON 2023 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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Vehicle had previously undergone the GM 6.2L engine recall inspection on October 17, 2025, and was determined to have passed. On June 13, 2026, at approximately 80,390 miles, the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion while being driven with five children in the vehicle. The vehicle became inoperable and required towing. Dealer subsequently diagnosed engine failure and has ordered a replacement engine. This failure happened with out warning.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
GMC YUKON 2023 ENGINE
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2023 Yukon with 6.2; was "tested" at a local dealership in November 2025. Engine passed. Was given oil change with new oil/oil cap. In June of 2026, engine seized despite passing test in November & running the new oil since then.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
GMC YUKON 2023 ENGINE
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The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine became inoperable, causing the battery to discharge. The contact further stated that no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a seized engine; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
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Status history
Certified→Safe1 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 88. 20 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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