2025 GMC Yukon engine problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2025 GMC Yukon — 65% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine, radiator, and an unknown belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…”
filed Aug 28, 2026
“As my wife was driven she heard some noise and notice she was losing power. She pull off the side of the road and the car shut off. Could not restart. This happen about 11:30 am on 8/14/26 Got towed to Salida Dealer called Faricy GMC about 3:30 pm. Dealer said it was a complete engine failure and…”
filed Aug 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Yukon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon | 28 | 76% |
| 2024 Yukon | 71 | 69% |
| 2023 Yukon | 153 | 65% |
| 2022 Yukon | 107 | 60% |
| 2021 Yukon | 179 | 55% |
| 2020 Yukon | 12 | 33% |
| 2019 Yukon | 28 | 52% |
| 2018 Yukon | 27 | 39% |
| 2017 Yukon | 33 | 17% |
| 2016 Yukon | 34 | 13% |
| 2015 Yukon | 32 | 6% |
| 2014 Yukon | 8 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 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.