2024 GMC Yukon Engine Problems
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2024 GMC Yukon, 70% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 22,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “l87 engine” (9% of reports).
- 74engine complaints
- 22,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 69%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.
- L87 engine: mentioned in 7 of 74 complaints (9%)
- Oil change: mentioned in 6 of 74 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 7 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 74 complaints, 2 an 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 | 37 | 66% | 5,919 |
| 2024 Yukon | 74 | 70% | 22,000 |
| 2023 Yukon | 159 | 65% | 38,118 |
| 2022 Yukon | 111 | 61% | 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.
2024 GMC Yukon, L87 6.2L V8 VIN: [XXX] This complaint concerns the L87 6.2L engine and NHTSA Engineering Analysis EA26005 regarding engine failure following the remedy for Recall 25V-274. My vehicle underwent the GM recall inspection, including the Pico test, and passed the inspection. The engine…
My 2024 GMC Yukon Denali has experienced repeated and serious stalling, restart hesitation, shutdown, and loss-of-propulsion issues that have created an ongoing safety concern for me, my children, and other drivers. On one occasion, while I was actively driving with my children in the vehicle, the…
After having the recall inspection completed and changing to the recommended higher grade of motor oil, 0W40, my engine failed while driving on a major highway. We were traveling at high speed on a busy highway when the engine failed and the Yukon shifted into neutral leaving me little time to pull…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2024 GMC Yukons have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 74 owner complaints about engine for the 2024 GMC Yukon (70% of the 106 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 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 22,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2024 GMC Yukon?
The most frequent phrase is “l87 engine”, in 7 of 74 complaints, followed by “oil change” (6).
See all 2024 GMC Yukon problems or engine problems across all Yukon years.