2023 GMC Yukon XL engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2023 GMC Yukon XL — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing oil, and the engine was running rough. There was an abnormal burning odor after driving the vehicle. The vehicle received an oil change; however, two weeks later, the oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was…”
filed Mar 27, 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon. The contact received notice of NHTSA ID Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, he and his wife observed noises emanating from the engine compartment. On another occasion while…”
filed Aug 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that…Campaign 25V274000 · Apr 24, 2025
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Yukon XL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Yukon XL | 6 | 10% |
| 2022 Yukon XL | 13 | 9% |
| 2021 Yukon XL | 21 | 10% |
| 2020 Yukon XL | 3 | 7% |
| 2019 Yukon XL | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 Yukon XL | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Yukon XL | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Yukon XL | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Yukon XL | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Yukon XL | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Yukon XL | 9 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.