GMC Yukon XL Complaints (2019)

68 consumer complaints on file.

#11703956December 9, 2025
ENGINE
Engine began knocking noise at around 150k miles, noise became faster with throttle speed. Brought in to repair shop, mechanic confirmed connecting rod failure, suggested replacing engine. Replaced engine as suggested.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700259November 19, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 68 MPH, the vehicle vibrated abnormally, with a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that lifter #7 had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that all the lifters were replaced. The contact stated that approximately 5 days later, on October 2, 2025, while reversing, there was a burning odor with black smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced; however, the warranty only provided the replacement of 2 head gaskets. After 7 days of having the vehicle, while driving approximately 68 MPH, the vehicle started shaking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was also idling roughly. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic and was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The fuel pump was replaced; however, the vehicle was idling roughly, and there was an intermittent misfire in cylinders #1 and #6. The dealer was unable to identify which cylinders needed to be replaced. The contact discovered information of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11698808November 11, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle experienced a lifter and valve train failure within the warranty period, as addressed in GM TSM MC-10209953. This failure can cause sudden engine noise, loss of power, and potential engine seizure while driving, creating a serious safety hazard for the driver, passengers, and others on the road. The component failure is reproducible and has been confirmed by a repair shop; it is available for inspection upon request. An engine rebuild was completed just after the warranty expired, and the manufacturer has denied warranty coverage and refused to address the issue. Prior to failure, no warning lights or messages indicated a problem, meaning drivers have little to no warning before a potentially catastrophic malfunction. Because this is a documented issue affecting multiple vehicles and the manufacturer is refusing corrective action, this defect presents a clear risk to public safety. I urge NHTSA to investigate this matter, determine whether a safety recall is warranted, and require the manufacturer to address this known defect to prevent accidents and injuries.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696245October 29, 2025
ENGINE
The engine had catastrophic failure McCluskey Chevrolet Kings Auto Mall said it needs an engine replacement that has a blown engine. There is currently a recall on this particular 6.2 l87 engine from 2019 to 2024 but my vehicle for some reason isn't included but it's got the same problems as all the other ones
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688897September 22, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ECM had failed. The mechanic reset the check engine warning light, and an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure recurred once. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683999August 29, 2025
ENGINE
The V8 engine on our family's 2019 GMC Yukon Denali XL check engine light came on and began ticking while taking our daughter to college in Montana. The dealer informs us the engine has probable lifter failure and will need to be disassembled to diagnose additional issues. The estimated repair costs are from $3,000 to $10,000+, may require a new engine, and we will be without the vehicle for almost two months. We are incurring additional costs such as lodging, airfare to fly home, costs for an additional car, and storage for a travel trailer that must remain behind. The warranty on our vehcle expired last year. The vehicle has been consistantly serviced at our local dealer. Research and discussions with other GM customers inform us this is a known issue for our year and that a recall was issued for vehicles for 2021 to 2025.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682533August 22, 2025
POWER TRAIN
2019 GMC Yukon XL. Purchased pre-owned from a dealership in July 2023. This month, August 2025, my transmission has failed. Apparently this defect is notorious for this particular year of GMC Yukon XL. There was a lawsuit against GMC but it was closed in June 2025. The issue is real and widespread and GMC should ABSOLUTELY be responsible. There’s no reason a six year old vehicle should require this extensive repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681921August 20, 2025
ENGINE
Engine Knock, possible piston rods bent. oil in cylinder. cylinder has not enough compression. No safety issues, was able to drive to mechanic without harming myself or others. this is the second vehicle in my family to have lifter or rods issues leading to major engine work. Check engine light came on after the vehicle began to misfire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676987July 29, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there were abnormal loud sounds coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with crankshaft or lifters failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE25001 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer was contacted and provided an estimate for the repair because the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675145July 21, 2025
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Driving down the interstate and engine gave out, started shaking, and started losing speed. No warning, in the middle of the night with two young kids in the car. Sat on the side of the highway in the pitch dark. 2 days later truck was towed but the GMC had no one to look at it. Had it towed again and that GMC dealership said it was the engine and they see it all the time with that year/make/model. $16,000 for new engine. Contacted GMC and they stated that year is not included in the recall. Research this issue on google and most owners of the same year/make/model have the same issue with no help to solve the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11673773July 15, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there were abnormal sounds coming from the engine. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and started flashing. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that part in the engine had failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure via email. The failure mileage was 64,747.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11670174June 30, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The air conditioning system in my vehicle failed in April 2025. My dealership service department diagnosed the problem as a refrigerant leak requiring the compressor to be replaced. I had the $2400 repair made replacing both the compressor, condenser and the a/c system was charged. 2 months later, I am having the same issue again - failure of the a/c system due to a refrigerant leak requiring the condenser to be replaced. A quick Google search identifies a recall on the 2019 Yukon XL noting a "refrigerant leak due to thermal cycling". Though this is the precise year, make, model and distinct problem that I am experiencing, my specific VIN has not been included on the recall. We are in the height of summer, currently experiencing temperature that feel like 104-107 degrees in East Tennessee thus is has become a safety issue for myself, 4 children and husband to travel in our primary/only family vehicle. I find it unbelievable that a vehicle of this caliber has a basic (air conditioning) system failure after 6 years; however, it is incomprehensible to spend $2400, have it repaired, know there is a recall for the precise vehicle and concern, have it fail again and be expected to spend another $2400 because my specific VIN is not included. It is simply preposterous. I am requesting that my specific VIN be included on this recall, please.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667895June 19, 2025
ENGINE
Diagnosed as in catastrophic engine failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667680June 18, 2025
ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Reporting engine failure with my 2019 GMC Yukon XL. Reporting engine failure after 106,500 miles. Yukon was properly functioning and well cared for with frequent oil changes and tire rotations. On [XXX] I was driving home with my [XXX] daughter coming back from her dance recital on [XXX] at [XXX] in Minnetonka, MN when the "Forward Collison System Unavailable" warning notification came present on my dash. The vehicle started to sputter and an abundance of smoke was coming out of the rear exhaust. Fortunately, I was able to make it home safely. I brought the car in the following day and it was diagnosed that the engine failed and complete repair of camshaft, cylinders, engine coolant lines and oil pans would need replacement. I did notice that the vehicle years 2021 to 2024 are currently under recall for similar issues. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11666707June 13, 2025
ENGINE
This vehicle has left my family along side of a high twice. First time from lifter failure the second time from bearing failure. The bearing failure caused the vehicle to shut off and made for an unsafe pull off of a major highway. Both times this has happened with no warning till it happened. Lost of power with the check engine light coming on at the same time. No warning of any issues till it was to late a broke down. This could have been tragic to my family the second time around when complete shut down on an interstate highway why driving in heavy traffic. WITH NO WARNING boom shut off!! Every gm/chevy dealer I been too even say it’s been an issue and don’t understand why gm has not fixed the problem. These repairs alone cost us over 18000 out of pocket.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661173May 15, 2025
ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal banging sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with catastrophic engine failure. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was taken back to the residence. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE25001 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657352April 28, 2025
ENGINE
Vehicle began idling rough then check engine came on. Acceleration would then vary while driving. Took to GM dealership and they said lifters, head gaskets and cam shaft are bad. The charge to repair is $7,736. Saw GM just did a “voluntary “ recall for this same issue on year models starting 2021-2024. 2019 year should be added as this is a costly repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11655047April 16, 2025
ENGINE
Catastrophic engine failure to the GM 6.2L engine. Mechanical issue - cam or crankshaft came apart. Safety to myself and/or others as I was driving on the road in traffic when the issue occurred and had complete loss of power. I was able to avoid traffic and get the SUV to the shoulder of the road. The issue was confirmed by my auto service provider. No warning lamps or messages prior to failure. Once failure occurred, the check engine light started to blink.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645525February 28, 2025
ENGINE
There was a problem with the catalytic converter that I was not aware of when I purchased the vehicle. There were no issues with performance for a few days until the engine began misfiring on the interstate and it forced me to pull over during heavy traffic. This was all in a week and the dealer has refused to take any responsibility despite being a Chevy Certified Dealer. I am now getting the vehicle repaired by my local mechanic due to the need for this vehicle. I have made General Motors aware of the situation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11641496February 8, 2025
ENGINE
Transmission went out at 100,000 miles, exactly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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