Problems · NHTSA complaints
2024 GMC Yukon problems
Owners filed 181 complaints about the 2024 GMC Yukon with NHTSA between May 2024 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is engine (130).
Complaints
181
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
5
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Engine130
- Electrical system30
- Power train25
- Engine and engine cooling19
- Fuel/propulsion system15
- Forward collision avoidance11
- Service brakes9
- Steering5
- Structure5
- Vehicle speed control5
- Exterior lighting5
- Back over prevention4
- Lane departure3
- Suspension2
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 31, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
3
97
81
View as table
| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 97 |
| 2026 | 81 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Engine
130 reports
“2024 GMC Yukon XL Denali with approximately 30,000 miles. The vehicle previously completed the L87 recall remedy (NHTSA 25V274000). The dealer inspected the engine, it passed, and the higher-viscosity oil change, filter, oil-fill cap, and owner’s manual insert were performed. Despite that remedy, the vehicle later experienced a sudden loss of propulsion on the highway while traveling with family. The vehicle began shaking and the engine shut down. There were no check-engine lights, warning messages, or other notifications prior to or during the failure. The vehicle was towed to a GM dealer. Diagnostic testing at the dealer confirmed that the engine requires replacement under Special Coverage N252494003. The dealer indicated the replacement engine will be remanufactured. The service department also confirmed that the vehicle had been maintained in excellent condition and that all recommended services were completed as required, so the repair is being covered by GM at no cost to the owner. The prior recall remedy did not prevent a subsequent sudden highway failure with no advance warning. Once the current repair is completed, the vehicle will carry a permanent…”
Electrical system
30 reports
“Issues with the google voice, transmission issues, engine failure to start or restart. Reported same year vehicle was bought. Repeatedly. Dealership even with video evidence stated could not repeat issue and nothing wrong. My car then starts rattling in the engine and they do a full replacement had it for over three months. Now it’s leaking fluid and smoking. They try to send the consumer away and delay delay until the warranty is over. Unethical practices. They knew there was an issue with my engine as it was on the recall list but kept denying any issues until complete failure. Now less than 20 days after that repair the car is leaking and smoking.”
Power train
25 reports
“On September 17, 2026, at approximately 22,861 miles, the 6.2L L87 V8 engine in my 2024 GMC Yukon XL suffered a sudden loss of propulsion and was subsequently confirmed by an authorized GMC dealer to be seized and require complete replacement. I was entering northbound I-75 from the Mt. Paran Road entrance in Atlanta, GA with two of my children in the vehicle. This entrance has an extended acceleration ramp where vehicles accelerate to interstate merging speed. While accelerating, the engine briefly stuttered and then the vehicle stopped producing power when I pressed the accelerator. I was unable to continue accelerating and moved onto the limited shoulder. Other vehicles continued accelerating toward I-75 and passed immediately adjacent to us at significant speed. My children and I remained stranded there for approximately two hours waiting for a tow. The vehicle was towed to an authorized GMC dealer, which confirmed the engine is seized and requires complete replacement. The vehicle and failed engine are currently at the dealer and available for inspection. This vehicle was previously subject to NHTSA Recall 25V-274 / GM N252494000 for L87 engine failure and…”
Engine and engine cooling
19 reports1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2024 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 45–50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The driver pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it remained for five weeks before being diagnosed. The dealer determined that the engine was blown and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Action Number: EA25007 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 63,073.”
Fuel/propulsion system
15 reports
“6/16 Vehicle issues while driving home from work. Rough idle, multiple check engine lights coming on, Multiple warnings display on dashboard. Vehicle in limp mode from work to home. 6/20 While driving in Roanoke rough idle began. Vehicle check engine light appeared, limp mode only lasted for less than 30 seconds before it went back to normal. 6/23 Vehicle issues began again while driving to work. Pulled into parking lot, turned vehicle off and restarted. Vehicle seemed back to normal. Made appointment through GMC App for first available on 6/29. Leaving work vehicle check engine lights came on again and went into limp mode. 26,764 miles. Drove straight over to Hart GMC (2 miles away) and dropped it off. 6/30 Picked up Vehicle at Hart GMC. Miss fire on cylinder #3. Replaced spark plug #3 and cleared all dtcs codes. 8/6 Oil Change with Consumption Test started 29,072 miles 8/28 Engine Oil Low-Add Oil alarm. Instructed by dealer to not tamper with Test. Must drive 2000 miles before returning vehicle to validate consumption test. 29,728 miles 8/30 Pulling into drive way rough idle began. Vehicle check engine light appeared, limp mode, multiple lights. Scanned with…”
Forward collision avoidance
11 reports
“When stepping on the brakes out random the 63 mph speed limit alert along with service esc, front collision un available messages show on the dashboard and little by little the brakes stop functioning up until a point where brakes don’t work at all.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 31, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.