2024 GMC Yukon XL Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 59 engine complaints for the 2024 GMC Yukon XL, 84% of all complaints filed for this model year, with a median failure mileage of 24,000 miles. A related recall (25V274000) covers the 6.2L V8 engine used in this and other GM SUVs.
- Engine complaints
- 59
- 84% of 70
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 24,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine shuts down without warning while driving, sometimes shifting into neutral and refusing to restart.
- Vehicle unexpectedly drops into neutral during acceleration or braking and won't shift back into drive.
- Owners report loss of acceleration, power steering, and power braking at highway speed, followed by rough shifting and engine shutdown.
- Low oil pressure warnings appear despite proper oil levels, followed by a 'No Oil, Turn Engine Off' message.
- Engine develops knocking or loud noises tied to bearing failure, sometimes recurring even after a full engine replacement.
- Total engine failure reported at low mileage, with dealers diagnosing a failed V8 engine requiring replacement.
When 2024 GMC Yukon XL engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 18, 2025, latest Sep 17, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2024 GMC Yukon XL
- NHTSA 25V274000Apr 24, 2025Engine597,571 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
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 many engine complaints does the 2024 GMC Yukon XL have?
- NHTSA lists 59 engine complaints for the 2024 Yukon XL, which makes up 84% of the 70 total complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2024 GMC Yukon XL engine?
- Yes. Recall campaign 25V274000 covers the 6.2L V8 engine in 2021-2024 GM SUVs including the Yukon XL, and calls for inspection and, if needed, repair or replacement of the engine.
- At what mileage do 2024 Yukon XL engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 24,000 miles, though some owners report failures well below that.
- Are the 2024 Yukon XL engine failures linked to crashes or fires?
- NHTSA's data for this problem area lists 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 59 engine complaints for the 2024 Yukon XL.
- Is the engine complaint rate worse in 2024 than other Yukon XL years?
- Yes, relative to other years. The 84% share of complaints tied to the engine in 2024 is higher than every other model year listed, including 74% in 2022 and 73% in 2023.