2024 GMC Yukon XL Engine Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2024 GMC Yukon XL, 74% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 32,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “tow truck” (13% of reports).
- 53engine complaints
- 32,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 86%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.
- Tow truck: mentioned in 7 of 53 complaints (13%)
- Low oil: mentioned in 6 of 53 complaints (11%)
- L87 engine: mentioned in 5 of 53 complaints (9%)
- Shifted neutral: mentioned in 5 of 53 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 1 complaint that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 53 complaints report a crash, fire or 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 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…
Update to original claim filed 11760897. Dealership inspected on 9/9/2026 and found engine damage severe enough to warrant a complete replacement. Catastrophic damage. Unspecified what caused the damage, but service advisor made me aware of a deep gash along the cylinder wall after removing the…
2024 Yukon XL 6.2L V8 following a complete engine failure at 37,446 miles and the significant safety incident that resulted. On XXX, while traveling from [XXX] to [XXX] on [XXX], the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration while traveling at 65mph on a 2 lane HWY, displayed a Low Oil Pressure warning…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2024 GMC Yukon XLs have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about engine for the 2024 GMC Yukon XL (74% of the 72 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 2024 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 32,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2024 GMC Yukon XL?
The most frequent phrase is “tow truck”, in 7 of 53 complaints, followed by “low oil” (6).
See all 2024 GMC Yukon XL problems or engine problems across all Yukon XL years.