2019 GMC Yukon XL Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 39 of 67 total complaints on the 2019 GMC Yukon XL, or 58% of all complaints filed for this model year. Owners report catastrophic engine failure involving lifters, camshafts, and bearings, typically around 105,194 miles. No related recall is listed for this engine issue on the 2019 model year.
- Engine complaints
- 39
- 58% of 67
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 105,195 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine surges to high RPM on its own shortly after starting, in gear, without driver input.
- Lifters, push rods, and camshaft wear out together, sometimes leading to complete engine replacement.
- Sudden loss of power while driving, accompanied by rough idling, misfiring, or a flashing check engine light.
- Catastrophic engine failure announced by a banging or violent shaking sensation with no prior warning light.
- Bearing failure causes the engine to shut off unexpectedly, forcing an unsafe pull-off from the road.
- Cracked piston block reported by a dealer despite no prior warning signs from the vehicle.
When 2019 GMC Yukon XL engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 10, 2019, latest Aug 25, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 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 2019 GMC Yukon XL?
- NHTSA lists 39 engine-related complaints out of 67 total complaints for the 2019 Yukon XL, meaning engine issues make up 58% of all complaints filed for this model year.
- At what mileage do 2019 Yukon XL engine failures typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 105,194.5 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 GMC Yukon XL engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2019 Yukon XL engine, even though owners note that similar issues on 2021-2024 model years led to a voluntary recall.
- Have engine problems caused crashes or injuries on the 2019 Yukon XL?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the engine complaints filed for the 2019 Yukon XL.