2021 GMC Yukon Lighting Control Module Software Recall (22V827)

Recall 22V827 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 GMC Yukon in recall 22V827?

The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on.

General 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."

Is it safe to drive a 2021 Yukon with recall 22V827?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the software.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V827?

Recall 22V827 covers 338,735 vehicles: 2021 Cadillac Escalade; 2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv; 2021 Chevrolet Suburban; 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2021 GMC Yukon; 2021 GMC Yukon XL.

NHTSA lists 338,735 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Yukon lighting control module software recall?

Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.

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.

When was recall 22V827 announced?

General Motors, LLC reported recall 22V827 to NHTSA on November 3, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 15, 2022.

This recall was filed 47 months ago. If your Yukon was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Yukon is part of recall 22V827?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V827 is open on your Yukon, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V827000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should Yukon owners do about recall 22V827?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V827000 applies to your Yukon.
2. Call a GMC dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any software symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Yukon owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 1,351 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 25 of them about the lighting and visibility.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,351 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 25 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe: 453 complaints in total, 14 about the lighting and visibility
• 2021 GMC Yukon: 331 complaints in total, 2 about the lighting and visibility
• 2021 GMC Yukon XL: 226 complaints in total, 1 about the lighting and visibility
• 2021 Chevrolet Suburban: 198 complaints in total, 6 about the lighting and visibility
• 2021 Cadillac Escalade: 72 complaints in total, 2 about the lighting and visibility
• 2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv: 71 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):

Driving home going 60-70 miles an hour I lost power in the middle of the highway and cruised off to the emergency lane. Engine completely shut off out of nowhere. Spedeometer went down even though i was pressing the accelerator . Starter burned out as well. Dealership says there was metal in the engine.

2021 Cadillac Escalade owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11644365, filed February 23, 2025

The engine. I’m told my engine is not part of the recall but makes an extremely loud sound on start up. Been to dealer just for them to say the vehicle is not part of the recall. Recently called roadside assistance because the vehicle shut off in the middle of traffic.

2021 Cadillac Escalade owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11727375, filed March 26, 2026

The headlight adjustment screw is broken. Was never used or adjusted and now the headlights point to the ground. GM does not offer a replacement part for the adjustment screw, the only fix is to purchase a whole new headlight assembly which is roughly $1,000 before installation costs.

2021 Chevrolet Suburban owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11687782, filed September 17, 2025

Can recall 22V827 make my Yukon a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.

Because the remedy is an over-the-air update, there may be no repair order unless you take the 2021 GMC Yukon in. If the symptom continues after the update, get it documented at the dealer so it counts.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Yukon went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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