2023 GMC Yukon Engine Problems
Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2023 GMC Yukon, 65% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 38,118 miles. The words owners use most often: “shifted neutral” (9% of reports).
- 159engine complaints
- 38,118median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 74%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.
- Shifted neutral: mentioned in 15 of 159 complaints (9%)
- Tow truck: mentioned in 15 of 159 complaints (9%)
- L87 engine: mentioned in 12 of 159 complaints (8%)
- Press start: mentioned in 9 of 159 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 159 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
GMC Yukon engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon | 32 | 78% | 4,244 |
| 2025 Yukon | 38 | 67% | 5,919 |
| 2024 Yukon | 74 | 70% | 22,000 |
| 2023 Yukon | 159 | 65% | 38,118 |
| 2022 Yukon | 111 | 60% | 44,500 |
| 2021 Yukon | 186 | 55% | 74,425 |
| 2020 Yukon | 12 | 33% | — |
| 2019 Yukon | 28 | 51% | 82,000 |
| 2018 Yukon | 27 | 39% | 104,000 |
| 2017 Yukon | 33 | 17% | 50,000 |
| 2016 Yukon | 34 | 13% | 56,000 |
| 2015 Yukon | 33 | 6% | 64,407 |
| 2014 Yukon | 8 | 14% | 91,500 |
| 2013 Yukon | 10 | 9% | 137,500 |
| 2012 Yukon | 3 | 5% | 68,500 |
| 2011 Yukon | 13 | 8% | 125,000 |
| 2010 Yukon | 8 | 8% | 67,258 |
| 2009 Yukon | 4 | 4% | 122,000 |
| 2008 Yukon | 13 | 7% | 108,730 |
| 2007 Yukon | 23 | 5% | 135,200 |
| 2006 Yukon | 2 | 7% | 160,302 |
| 2005 Yukon | 7 | 8% | 114,000 |
| 2004 Yukon | 12 | 8% | 141,000 |
| 2003 Yukon | 12 | 6% | 120,000 |
| 2002 Yukon | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2001 Yukon | 3 | 2% | 120,500 |
| 2000 Yukon | 1 | 1% | 190,000 |
| 1995 Yukon | 1 | 1% | — |
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 20, 2026 around noon while traveling in the left lane on interstate 40W in North Carolina the engine of my 2023 Yukon Denali seized up with no warning. The screens shut off, then turned back on, and as I attempted to avoid hitting anyone or causing an accident on the road, I tried to…
Vehicle was impacted by the engine recall. After the recall repair attempt, the problem resurfaced and persists. The deal ship has the vehicle and has been down for nearly 7 weeks. I feel unsafe driving the vehicle and asked GM to write me a letter stating the vehicle is safe to drive with this…
Engine began to reduce RPMs while driving up an incline and was unable to maintain speed. Warnings came on for battery, oil, transmission failure, engine failure. Power ultimately failed and electric finally shutoff after short period of time. Was able to connect to Onstar and they got a tow truck…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 GMC Yukons have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 159 owner complaints about engine for the 2023 GMC Yukon (65% of the 244 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 2023 GMC Yukon 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 38,118 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2023 GMC Yukon?
The most frequent phrase is “shifted neutral”, in 15 of 159 complaints, followed by “tow truck” (15).
See all 2023 GMC Yukon problems or engine problems across all Yukon years.