2022 GMC Yukon XL Engine Problems
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2022 GMC Yukon XL, 66% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 55,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine seized” (13% of reports).
- 113engine complaints
- 55,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 75%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine seized: mentioned in 15 of 113 complaints (13%)
- Sudden loss: mentioned in 9 of 113 complaints (8%)
- Tow truck: mentioned in 9 of 113 complaints (8%)
- Shifted neutral: mentioned in 7 of 113 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 5 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 113 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
GMC Yukon XL engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon XL | 24 | 65% | 3,500 |
| 2025 Yukon XL | 17 | 61% | 24,842 |
| 2024 Yukon XL | 53 | 74% | 32,000 |
| 2023 Yukon XL | 150 | 68% | 46,730 |
| 2022 Yukon XL | 113 | 66% | 55,000 |
| 2021 Yukon XL | 140 | 61% | 70,500 |
| 2020 Yukon XL | 24 | 51% | 52,000 |
| 2019 Yukon XL | 34 | 50% | 100,000 |
| 2018 Yukon XL | 15 | 27% | 70,000 |
| 2017 Yukon XL | 26 | 18% | 55,000 |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 26 | 13% | 75,175 |
| 2015 Yukon XL | 26 | 8% | 98,000 |
| 2013 Yukon XL | 1 | 5% | 150,000 |
| 2012 Yukon XL | 2 | 15% | 108,800 |
| 2011 Yukon XL | 3 | 6% | — |
| 2010 Yukon XL | 3 | 11% | 119,538 |
| 2009 Yukon XL | 3 | 13% | 136,000 |
| 2008 Yukon XL | 3 | 4% | 117,000 |
| 2007 Yukon XL | 10 | 10% | 112,016 |
| 2006 Yukon XL | 2 | 12% | 100,000 |
| 2005 Yukon XL | 7 | 17% | 128,000 |
| 2004 Yukon XL | 2 | 2% | 182,000 |
| 2003 Yukon XL | 1 | 1% | 54,000 |
| 2002 Yukon XL | 2 | 2% | 128,850 |
| 2000 Yukon XL | 1 | 1% | 180,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On 9/11/26 the Yukon XL flashed a check engine light and message stated to service within 7 business days. 30 seconds later the power shut off and barely coasted to the side of the highway. Engine would turn over but not start. Could not shift into neutral b/c wouldnât start. Error message: ECM…
On XXX, I was driving my 2022 GMC Yukon XL Denali equipped with the 6.2L L87 V8 engine, with my [XXX] stepson as a passenger, when the engine malfunctioned and stalled, leaving the vehicle disabled in traffic. The vehicle registered diagnostic trouble code P0016 (Crankshaft PositionâCamshaft…
The vehicle was being driven from work to home on the interstate, when a loud ticking/knocking noise was heard while exiting the interstate. The motor lost power when trying to accelerate while pulling into our driveway. It was noticed that the "Service Transmission" light came on as well. It was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 GMC Yukon XLs have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 113 owner complaints about engine for the 2022 GMC Yukon XL (66% of the 172 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 GMC Yukon XL engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 55,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2022 GMC Yukon XL?
The most frequent phrase is “engine seized”, in 15 of 113 complaints, followed by “sudden loss” (9).
See all 2022 GMC Yukon XL problems or engine problems across all Yukon XL years.