2025 GMC Yukon XL engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2025 GMC Yukon XL — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On May 6, 2026 while driving on the interstate, the vehicle automatically shifted into Neutral, and lost all engine power. The vehicle would not shift back into drive or even 4x4 neutral to be towed. The vehicle was towed to Sam Boswell GMC in Mt Dora, FL. The engine had seized up, and there were…”
filed Jun 8, 2026
“Driving the vehicle with my family in it on merrit parkway in ct 230 am on May 10 th Car rpm start going up and making noises and felt like gear not shifting in few seconds later car all sudden on its own shifted to neutral as my speed 55-60 mph was during that moment. And screen on dash went blank…”
filed May 16, 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% |
| 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% |
| 2019 Yukon XL | 32 | 49% |
| 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 2025 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.