2015 GMC Yukon XL Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 37 engine-related complaints for the 2015 GMC Yukon XL, 10% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 69,856. No recall is tied to this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 37
- 10% of 372
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 69,856 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine stalling without warning while stationary or after turning the steering wheel, sometimes restarting on its own.
- Some describe a transmission-related engine vibration and loud howling noise at highway speeds, tied to torque converter replacement under warranty.
- Owners note rough, jerky shifting and hard gear changes that worsen with mileage, especially when the engine is cold or during city driving.
- Several complaints mention the check engine light cycling on and off, linked in one case to an O2 sensor, with remote start failing when the light is on.
- One owner reported the vehicle shutting off completely while in motion, with a stabilitrack warning appearing alongside the shutdown.
When 2015 GMC Yukon XL engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 26, 2016, latest Jun 4, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2015 GMC Yukon XL
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Yukon XL model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2015 GMC Yukon XL?
- NHTSA lists 37 engine complaints for the 2015 Yukon XL, which is 10% of the 372 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 GMC Yukon XL engine?
- No recall is currently listed for the engine problems reported on the 2015 GMC Yukon XL.
- At what mileage do engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2015 Yukon XL is 69,856 miles.
- Are engine complaints worse in 2015 than other Yukon XL years?
- The 2015 model's engine share of 10% is lower than several later years, such as 2021 at 70% and 2023 at 73%, though raw complaint counts (37) are still notable for 2015.