GMC Yukon Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the GMC Yukon across 29 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (14). The words owners use most often: “reduced engine” (10% of reports).
- 124vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 61%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.
- Reduced engine: mentioned in 12 of 124 complaints (10%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 10 of 124 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 70 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 124 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
GMC Yukon vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Yukon | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2024 Yukon | 2 | 2% | 16,000 |
| 2023 Yukon | 7 | 3% | — |
| 2022 Yukon | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Yukon | 6 | 2% | 4,000 |
| 2018 Yukon | 3 | 4% | 750 |
| 2017 Yukon | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2016 Yukon | 6 | 2% | 32,000 |
| 2015 Yukon | 3 | 1% | 21,000 |
| 2014 Yukon | 4 | 7% | 109,300 |
| 2013 Yukon | 1 | 1% | 119,140 |
| 2012 Yukon | 4 | 6% | 95,000 |
| 2011 Yukon | 5 | 3% | 94,500 |
| 2010 Yukon | 3 | 3% | 51,012 |
| 2009 Yukon | 2 | 2% | 83,455 |
| 2008 Yukon | 7 | 4% | 64,000 |
| 2007 Yukon | 13 | 3% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Yukon | 2 | 7% | 128,500 |
| 2005 Yukon | 1 | 1% | 36,000 |
| 2004 Yukon | 14 | 9% | 63,000 |
| 2003 Yukon | 13 | 6% | 62,000 |
| 2002 Yukon | 4 | 3% | 66,000 |
| 2001 Yukon | 3 | 2% | 66,096 |
| 2000 Yukon | 6 | 4% | 50,000 |
| 1999 Yukon | 2 | 1% | — |
| 1998 Yukon | 2 | 3% | — |
| 1997 Yukon | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1996 Yukon | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Yukon | 2 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control
Model years: 1995, 1996
Problem: These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On July 28, 2026, while traveling on vacation with my family, our vehicle experienced a catastrophic engine failure. There were warning lights displayed for 30 seconds prior to the engine failure. On July 23, 2026, one day before taking the vehicle to the dealership, the following warning…
2021 Yukon Denali. Inspected by dealer under recall. Passed dealership test and new oil viscosity adjustment completed by dealer at 39k miles. Told no issues with vehicle continue to drive it. Today 4-14-26 on the interstate traveling 75mph the engine seized and lost all power. Instrument panel…
I had just pulled off from street light, hit button to turn auto engine shutoff off, all of sudden I lose power as if I'm in neutral, engines reving up but won't go. Then kicks in but with less power like gears will not shift. I get to my destination but car will not go in reverse.
We are located in Henderson, NV and we were driving on the freeway in a construction zone with no emergency lanes when the vehicle lost all power to the engine going the speed limit. The engine had seized up which is a known problem with the 6.2L GMC motors. We have done all the recalls recommended…
As of [XXX] , I witnessed a squealing sound coming from the rear end of my 2018 Denali Yukon XL truck. And it's affecting my braking. And it jerked when I changed my gears on my truck . And there are lights on in my dashboard on my truck. The engine light was blinking on and off and the traction…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Yukons have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 124 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the GMC Yukon?
The most frequent phrase is “reduced engine”, in 12 of 124 complaints, followed by “traction control” (10).
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)
See all GMC Yukon problems.