2014 GMC YUKON XL Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 GMC Yukon XL has 2 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the vehicle failing to start, often accompanied by a yellow anti-theft warning symbol on the instrument panel. One complaint describes a situation where the vehicle would not unlock or start, trapping the occupant inside for several minutes in extreme heat.
Common Issues- Starting failure. The vehicle fails to start despite multiple attempts, with the key in the ignition and no electrical functions available.
- Anti-theft warning. A yellow anti-theft warning symbol appears on the dashboard during the no-start condition.
- Door lock malfunction. The doors fail to unlock with both the remote and key, causing occupants to become trapped inside.
- Electrical system failure. Complete loss of electrical power prevents operation of the door locks and ignition system.
- Safety risk during failure. Excessive heat and lack of ventilation inside the vehicle pose a health risk during these incidents.
There are 5 recalls issued for the 2014 GMC Yukon XL, addressing safety and electrical system defects. The recalls impact braking, electrical control modules, and airbag inflators among other systems.
Recalls- Rear brake caliper bolts. (NHTSA Recall 13V342000) Affects 10 vehicles. Rear brake caliper bolts may be loose, causing reduced braking performance and longer stopping distances, which increases crash risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten or replace bolts free of charge.
- Chassis electronic module. (NHTSA Recall 14V614000) Affects 106,307 vehicles. Internal contamination of the module can cause electrical shorts, leading to sudden engine stall and crash risk. Dealers will replace the module at no cost.
- Passenger air bag inflator. (NHTSA Recall 21V054000) Over 1,778,000 vehicles affected across multiple states. The inflator may explode due to propellant degradation, sending metal fragments into the vehicle cabin, posing serious injury or death risk. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge. Interim owner notifications have been sent with full remedy pending.
Owners facing repeated malfunctions with starting or electrical systems, or those impacted by recalls related to safety risks, may have rights under their state lemon law. It is advisable to track repair history and recall completion status to determine eligibility.
2014 GMC YUKON XL Summary
2014
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
1884445
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 GMC YUKON XL
1778128 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2014 GMC YUKON XL
106307 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 GMC YUKON XL
10 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured July 9, 2013, through July 22, 2013; and 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, through July 23, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Yukon vehicles manufactured July 13, 2013, through July 18, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Yukon XL vehicles manufactured on July 22, 2013. The rear brake caliper bolts may not be fully tightened. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: Loose caliper bolts may cause reduced braking performance and result in lengthened stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2014 GMC YUKON XL
ID: 2116316ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
The contact's wife owns a 2014 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle failed to start with the key in the ignition. The failure persisted and a yellow anti-theft warning symbol was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that on one occasion the vehicle failed to start after several attempts and the contact became trapped inside the vehicle for approximately 5-6 minutes and was unable to unlock or open the doors. The contact attempted to use the remote and the key to unlock the doors but there was no electrical functions available. The contact stated that the temperature was very hot inside the vehicle, and he was starting to be deprived of oxygen due to the excessive heat. The contact’s wife who was inside the residence was able to unlock the vehicle from outside after several attempts of pressing and pushing the door handle, the key, and the remote. The contact stated that after the door was unlocked, the contact jiggled the key inside the ignition switch and the vehicle started. Medical attention was not needed; however, the contact stated that the failure could have been fatal if he did not have the cellphone to call for assistance. The contact eventually restarted the vehicle and drove to the dealer. The contact was provided a diagnostic fee and the vehicle remained with the dealer. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 120,079.
2014 GMC YUKON XL
ID: 2116315ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact's wife owns a 2014 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle failed to start with the key in the ignition. The failure persisted and a yellow anti-theft warning symbol was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that on one occasion the vehicle failed to start after several attempts and the contact became trapped inside the vehicle for approximately 5-6 minutes and was unable to unlock or open the doors. The contact attempted to use the remote and the key to unlock the doors but there was no electrical functions available. The contact stated that the temperature was very hot inside the vehicle, and he was starting to be deprived of oxygen due to the excessive heat. The contact’s wife who was inside the residence was able to unlock the vehicle from outside after several attempts of pressing and pushing the door handle, the key, and the remote. The contact stated that after the door was unlocked, the contact jiggled the key inside the ignition switch and the vehicle started. Medical attention was not needed; however, the contact stated that the failure could have been fatal if he did not have the cellphone to call for assistance. The contact eventually restarted the vehicle and drove to the dealer. The contact was provided a diagnostic fee and the vehicle remained with the dealer. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 120,079.