2019 GMC Yukon XL engine problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 GMC Yukon XL — 49% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop at a stop sign, the vehicle started shaking violently, with an unknown flashing warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and was…”
filed Jul 15, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving and while the vehicle was parked on several occasions, there was a tapping sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the lifters were inoperable, and the lifters…”
filed Jul 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Yukon XL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon XL | 12 | 55% |
| 2025 Yukon XL | 11 | 50% |
| 2024 Yukon XL | 45 | 74% |
| 2023 Yukon XL | 124 | 65% |
| 2022 Yukon XL | 98 | 65% |
| 2021 Yukon XL | 117 | 58% |
| 2020 Yukon XL | 24 | 53% |
| 2018 Yukon XL | 13 | 25% |
| 2017 Yukon XL | 25 | 17% |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 26 | 13% |
| 2015 Yukon XL | 26 | 8% |
| 2013 Yukon XL | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 GMC Yukon XL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.