GMC Yukon Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the GMC Yukon across 24 model years. The 2021 model year has the most (44). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (26% of reports).
- 156fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 52%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 41 of 156 complaints (26%)
- Control module: mentioned in 20 of 156 complaints (13%)
- Loss propulsion: mentioned in 9 of 156 complaints (6%)
- Reduced engine power: mentioned in 9 of 156 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 36 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 156 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
GMC Yukon fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2025 Yukon | 3 | 5% | — |
| 2024 Yukon | 6 | 6% | — |
| 2023 Yukon | 15 | 6% | — |
| 2022 Yukon | 14 | 8% | — |
| 2021 Yukon | 44 | 13% | — |
| 2020 Yukon | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2019 Yukon | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2018 Yukon | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2017 Yukon | 10 | 5% | 29,675 |
| 2016 Yukon | 7 | 3% | 2 |
| 2015 Yukon | 11 | 2% | 80,750 |
| 2013 Yukon | 2 | 2% | 42,000 |
| 2012 Yukon | 3 | 5% | 93,500 |
| 2011 Yukon | 7 | 4% | 38,000 |
| 2010 Yukon | 2 | 2% | 34,962 |
| 2009 Yukon | 4 | 4% | 95,121 |
| 2008 Yukon | 4 | 2% | 90,000 |
| 2007 Yukon | 10 | 2% | 174,900 |
| 2006 Yukon | 2 | 7% | 102,000 |
| 2005 Yukon | 3 | 4% | 150,000 |
| 2004 Yukon | 1 | 1% | 52,491 |
| 2003 Yukon | 2 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2002 Yukon | 1 | 1% | 125,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the GMC Yukon. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2022 GMC Yukon suffered a complete failure and open circuit of the Fuel Pump Power Control Module, causing the vehicle to fail to start. This is the exact defect covered under GM Recall N252516900/N262558690. However, GM is refusing to reimburse the repair because they have arbitrarily excluded…
I am filing a complaint about a serious safety issue with my vehicle. While I was driving on a highway with my spouse and children in the vehicle, the engine began downshifting, the check engine light came on, and an âengine oil hotâ warning appeared. The engine then suddenly shut down. With…
April 2026-Yukon shut down on highway (needed apparent fuse replaced) May 2026- Yukon went in for new engine *was in for 68+. Between the two stays. July 2026- (7/7)- got vehicle back, had two dents on the front and a. back dented fender. Towing was hired by GM, not us. -July (7/22) -vehicle shut…
My 2021 GMC Yukon has approximately 36,900 miles. On September 12, 2026, the vehicle was at an authorized GMC dealership and passed a state safety inspection. On September 19, 2026, the check-engine warning light illuminated and I returned to the dealership. The dealer performed diagnostic testing…
The check-engine light first appeared at approximately 42,000 miles. I dropped the vehicle off at the dealership on August 22 and picked it up on September 1. Within TWO MILES of leaving the dealership, the check-engine light came right back on. The dealership initially diagnosed the problem as a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Yukons have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 156 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the GMC Yukon. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the GMC Yukon fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the GMC Yukon?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 41 of 156 complaints, followed by “control module” (20).
Other GMC Yukon problems
- Engine problems (888)
- Air Bags problems (663)
- Electrical System problems (608)
- Power Train problems (487)
- Exterior Lighting problems (460)
- Service Brakes problems (402)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (361)
- Structure problems (299)
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