2024 GMC Yukon XL engine problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2024 GMC Yukon XL — 76% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On September 17, 2026, at approximately 22,861 miles, the 6.2L L87 V8 engine in my 2024 GMC Yukon XL suffered a sudden loss of propulsion and was subsequently confirmed by an authorized GMC dealer to be seized and require complete replacement. I was entering northbound I-75 from the Mt. Paran Road…”
filed Sep 17, 2026
“Update to original claim filed 11760897. Dealership inspected on 9/9/2026 and found engine damage severe enough to warrant a complete replacement. Catastrophic damage. Unspecified what caused the damage, but service advisor made me aware of a deep gash along the cylinder wall after removing the…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“2024 Yukon XL 6.2L V8 following a complete engine failure at 37,446 miles and the significant safety incident that resulted. On XXX, while traveling from [XXX] to [XXX] on [XXX], the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration while traveling at 65mph on a 2 lane HWY, displayed a Low Oil Pressure warning, developed loud…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
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 problems in other Yukon XL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon XL | 20 | 63% |
| 2025 Yukon XL | 16 | 59% |
| 2023 Yukon XL | 142 | 67% |
| 2022 Yukon XL | 108 | 66% |
| 2021 Yukon XL | 135 | 61% |
| 2020 Yukon XL | 24 | 52% |
| 2019 Yukon XL | 34 | 51% |
| 2018 Yukon XL | 14 | 26% |
| 2017 Yukon XL | 26 | 18% |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 26 | 13% |
| 2015 Yukon XL | 26 | 8% |
| 2013 Yukon XL | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 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.