2023 GMC Yukon engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2023 GMC Yukon — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the transmission shifted into neutral. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and attempted to shift into drive; however, the failure persisted, and the vehicle lost…”
filed Sep 1, 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal clunking sound. The contact pulled over and inspected under the hood. The vehicle was restarted, and the engine revved six times with smoke coming from under the hood. The…”
filed Aug 21, 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 and Engine Cooling problems in other Yukon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Yukon | 12 | 12% |
| 2022 Yukon | 13 | 7% |
| 2021 Yukon | 32 | 10% |
| 2020 Yukon | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 Yukon | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 Yukon | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Yukon | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Yukon | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Yukon | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Yukon | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 Yukon | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Yukon | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 GMC Yukon
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.