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2024 GMC Yukon Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

80/100

#4 most-complained of 16 Yukon years

The 2024 GMC Yukon ranks 4th worst out of 16 model years, with a Complaint Index of 80 and 104 complaints, mostly Engine-related (80% share). NHTSA also lists 3 recalls for this year, covering fuel system, engine, and brakes.

Complaints
104
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
17
15 city / 20 hwy

Top 2024 GMC Yukon problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine83 (80%)
  2. Electrical System18 (17%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain13 (13%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (10%)
  5. Other9 (9%)
  6. Brakes7 (7%)
  7. Fuel System6 (6%)
  8. Structure & Body3 (3%)
  9. Steering2 (2%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers2 (2%)

What owners report

  • Engine suddenly cuts off or stalls without warning while driving on the highway, sometimes leaving the vehicle stuck in park or neutral.
  • Owners report the engine seizing up or requiring full replacement at low mileage.
  • Audio, navigation, and driver-assist screens intermittently freeze, go blank, or lose sound, including safety alert audio.
  • Brakes reportedly failed completely in one case, accompanied by a Service ESC warning light.
  • Windshield wipers stopped working mid-drive during rain, even after fuse checks.
  • Electrical issues recur after repairs, including loss of power to the start button and unrelated component failures like loose toe bars.
2024 GMC Yukon complaints: complaints filed per month20May 2024Feb 2025May 2025Aug 2025Nov 2025Feb 2026May 2026Aug 2026
155 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2025 (20).

2024 GMC Yukon recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V619000Sep 18, 2025Fuel System12 vehicles

    Fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 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 N252512770. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 18, 2025.

  2. 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.

  3. NHTSA 24V674000Sep 12, 2024Brakes449,671 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Risk: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.

2024 GMC Yukon fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
20 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,200
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Yukon years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Caution73179516.5
2023Avoid87239417
2024Avoid80104317
2025Caution5354217

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 GMC Yukon reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Yukon has a Complaint Index of 80, ranking it 4th worst among 16 model years, with a verdict of Avoid relative to other Yukon years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2024 GMC Yukon?
Engine problems dominate, accounting for 83 of 104 complaints (80% share), with a median mileage at failure of 21,116 miles.
Does the 2024 GMC Yukon have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Yukon, covering the fuel system, the engine, and the electronic brake control module. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2024 Yukon compare to other model years?
The 2024 Yukon's Complaint Index of 80 is worse than most other years; only the 2015 (100), 2021 (93), and 2023 (87) rank worse, while years like 2020 (0) and 2014 (7) rank best.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 GMC Yukon?
The 2024 Yukon gets an EPA-rated 17 mpg combined (15 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.