2015 GMC Yukon Engine Problems
Engine complaints account for 42 of 602 total complaints (7%) filed on the 2015 GMC Yukon. Owners report rough idling, stalling, misfires, and AC condenser failures, with a median failure mileage of 64,407 miles. A related recall (14V007000) covers engine control module reprogramming.
- Engine complaints
- 42
- 7% of 602
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 64,407 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Rough, fluctuating idle in drive that sometimes feels like the engine is about to stall, even with no check engine light on.
- Vehicle shakes and idles high while stopped at a light or stop sign, with some owners reporting motor mounts replaced multiple times without fixing it.
- Check engine light illuminates along with misfiring, in one case traced to a failed engine valve lifter.
- AC condenser failures reported by multiple owners, described as a widespread parts-availability problem requiring lengthy waits for replacement.
- Sudden engine shutdown while driving at low speed, accompanied by loss of steering assist and stabilitrak warnings.
- General reports of engine failure while driving with no further detail provided.
When 2015 GMC Yukon engine complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 20, 2015, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2015 GMC Yukon
- NHTSA 14V007000Jan 13, 2014Engine325,213 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.
Risk: The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.
Engine complaints by Yukon 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?
- NHTSA lists 42 engine complaints for the 2015 Yukon, which is 7% of the 602 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 GMC Yukon engine?
- Yes. Recall 14V007000 covers engine control module reprogramming for certain 2014-2015 GM trucks and SUVs, including the 2015 Yukon.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2015 Yukon?
- The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for engine issues on the 2015 Yukon is 64,407 miles.
- What kind of engine issues do owners report on the 2015 Yukon?
- Owners describe rough idling, stalling sensations, misfires, valve lifter failure, and AC condenser failures tied to the engine bay.
- Were there any fires linked to engine complaints on the 2015 Yukon?
- NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 1 crash associated with complaints in this engine problem area for the 2015 Yukon.