GMC Yukon Complaints

871 consumer complaints on file.

#11667293June 16, 2025
ENGINE
The oil level reads way below from what the engine percentage tell me. The vehicle Oil consumption happens to fast. My last two oil changes have been within a month
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667271June 16, 2025
ENGINE
I am filing a complaint regarding my 2023 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate, equipped with the 6.2L L87 V8 engine, which is currently under NHTSA Recall 24V-266 for a potential engine failure due to defective bottom-end components. I received the official recall notice indicating that the issue poses a serious safety risk, including possible loss of propulsion and engine failure without warning. However, despite this being a mandatory safety recall, I’ve been informed by my dealership that no remedy is currently available, and I have been provided no timeline for repair or inspection. This effectively renders my $115,000 vehicle unsafe for normal use, yet I am left with no clear recourse, no loaner vehicle, and no repair timeline. I am now forced to restrict my driving to short errands only to reduce risk—completely unacceptable for a vehicle of this cost, class, and usage expectation. I am requesting that NHTSA formally investigate the timeliness and adequacy of GM's response to this recall and consider enforcing provisions of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act that require manufacturers to remedy defects within a reasonable timeframe. Thousands of affected owners are currently left without a fix for a potentially dangerous engine flaw. Vehicle: 2023 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate Mileage: ~28,000 miles VIN: [XXX] Recall #: 24V-266 (GM internal reference N232414720) 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
#11666922June 14, 2025
ENGINE
The #3 lifter on my cars engine failed with 80101 miles on it. The engine started to run weak by shuttering. My wife was driving and the car was shaking at a stop and vibrated upon acceleration. I took the car to the dealer and they said the #3 lifter collapsed and could have caused engine failure. The dealer replaced the lifters on that side of the engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11666430June 11, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
We purchased a brand new 2025 GMC Yukon on 5/19 and on 5/22, the vehicle would not release the parking brake. Multiple sensors / alerts were displayed, brake assist failure, press hard to brake, speed limited, service ESC, service traction control, check engine light, brake park, service ABS brakes. Vehicle was not drivable. Towed to Marhofer GMC, problem was replicated next day. Was informed that brake booster and master cylinder were bad, however on a national back order. We are now 3 weeks out, without a repair completed or parts. Was also informed by dealer that there is a service bulletin out on this vehicle. Vehicle has 170 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11666399June 11, 2025
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
There currently is a serious recall on this vehicle and there is no remedy available. I’ve called the dealership and they confirmed this information. The service department claimed the sales department may be able to help me and then sales said it was a service dept issue. I have children who have been placed at risk as they have been traveling in this vehicle since April 2024.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665600June 8, 2025
SEAT BELTS
The seatbelt latch for the middle seat in the third row will not latch. Big safety concern when 8 people are riding because that seatbelt cannot be used. We have not yet taken it to a dealer. We rode with 8 passengers and did not see any warning lights when that person was not buckled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664433June 2, 2025
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving on the highway going about 50 mph and the engine just stopped. It was very dangerous, and I couldn't get to a completely safe spot. I was stuck for 45 minutes there until police could get to my Yukon and help provide safety. I had 2 other passengers in the car. All of us were put at great risk and the surrounding traffic was also at risk. The Triple A towing took over an hour to get the vehicle on a flatbed because they couldn't get the Yukon in Neutral. There were absolutely no warning lights or any weird noises, the car shifted out of drive and would not go back into any gear. I am waiting for the dealership to decide what to do. My main reason for writing this complaint is this is a BIG HAZARD, not only for people who drive/ride in these vehicles but for every vehicle on the roads around them. When they stop with no warning, accidents and I'm sure some with fatalities will happen. This is a critical situation, and these vehicles should all be off the road. My Yukon was in my dealership service for an oil change about 1 week prior to this incident and I had a long conversation about the recall. They said my Yukon looked great and nothing was needed unless I had any problems. Since there have been so many others with the failed engine, ALL vehicles with this recall should be off the road to prevent totally innocent people from being in these dangerous situations. This is preventable if these cars are forbidden on the roads!!! GM must take responsibility before lives are lost due to this negligent reaction of issuing a recall but saying it is safe to keep driving unless there is a problem. If the first sign of a problem is failure with resulting catastrophic outcomes, then just issuing a recall is not enough. This must be addressed, PLEASE. This was a terrifying experience for me and my riders. I have no idea if the police filed the report but they spent alot of time trying to keep everything safe due to this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664389June 2, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
For whatever reason our 2021 GMC Yukon Denali is not listed in the current 2025 GMC motor recall including cams and lifters and accompanying parts. While driving our truck about a mile from the house the vehicle began seizing and shaking (almost as if we had blown several tires); we immediately pulled over and accessed. Called Dealership and had truck towed there immediately. We are told that it needs cams and lifters and that b/c our VIN does not pull up a recall that the repairs will cost ~$9800.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664367June 2, 2025
POWER TRAIN
My name is [XXX] , and I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding a serious safety defect in my 2023 GMC Yukon with a 3.0 Duramax diesel engine. The issue involves the transmission valve body, which has caused rear wheel lockup at highway speeds. I experienced this issue at 34,000 miles on my vehicle, and it has been in the shop for over 5 weeks with no estimated time on parts availability. Despite opening a case with GM support, as detailed in the attached email transcript, I have not received a resolution. GM has refused to replace the complete transmission on the vehicle and only offered to replace the valve body. This is unacceptable as the defective valve body has already caused damage to the transmission. I also opened a BBB Auto Line case, which was closed immediately after I denied the offer from the GM support representative. This raises concerns about a potential conflict of interest, as the BBB Auto Line seemed aware of my interactions with GM support. I am seeking a complete transmission replacement with a valve body upgrade kit from NextGen transmission, which I believe would resolve the issue. However, GM has not accepted this offer. I request that the NHTSA investigate this matter promptly to ensure the safety of my vehicle and others that may be affected by this defect. If this issue is not resolved, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, [XXX] [XXX] 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
#11663805May 29, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663341May 28, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the oil warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the engine oil level was low after a recent oil change. The contact added oil and took the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic confirmed that there was an oil consumption failure and topped off the engine oil. The contact then discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663294May 27, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Since purchasing the vehicle in September with 8 miles there have been several electrical malfunctions. Some “fix” themselves when I restart the vehicle and several have needed to go into service. The first issue was when my mirrors wouldn’t come back up when switching to drive. I disabled the reverse tilt option and had it serviced to be fixed. Apparently it needed an update. More recently I had several malfunctions. My vehicle would lower its self while still in gear, and it wasn’t the normal self leveling. I didn’t not have any warning lights or messages pop up. The next time I started my vehicle and had “service rear axle” warning. I called the local dealership and after restarting the vehicle several times and more error messages, I decided to attempt to drive the vehicle in, all the while recovering several message warnings. On the way I was increasingly loosing brakes and I rolled into their parking lot with no breaks. Since this episode I have had repeated lost connection codes without dash warnings. They first attempted to reprogram the brake control monitor. Then when it continued to lower itself and have other malfunctions it went back into service. They replaced the serial data gateway and reprogrammed it. Since then the vehicle is having lost communication codes every day. It is currently in service to try and figure out what’s causing it and hopefully fix it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663293May 27, 2025
ENGINE
While traveling away from home with my son my vehicle said push to start. I was able to coast over to the side of the two lane highway and attempted several times to restart my vehicle. After several phone calls between two dealerships, I was told “If you can get it here we can help you”. So I had to file a claim with my insurance to have my vehicle towed to a dealership with only having service while the WiFi was operating. The tow truck kept getting pushed further and further back. Over 2 and a half hours later, keeping my son restrained inside the vehicle for safety, luckily an officer stopped and took myself and my son out of the 97 deg heat all the way to our destination another 2 hours away. From July to September my vehicle was in the dealership service dept waiting on a galactic back ordered 6.2 engine and main fuse repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663174May 27, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 65 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the message to turn off the vehicle was displayed. The driver pulled off the road safely, and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that an unknown part had fractured and become loose inside the engine. Additionally, the injector rod was bent. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided financial assistance with the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662902May 24, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
The roof of the car has a metal defect that is causing the paint to bubble off. The manufacturer initially misdiagnosed the problem as a paint issue. The car was repainted but the paint is coming off again within a year. I am afraid that the integrity of the roof is compromised by corrosion. The manufacturer claims that the car is no longer in warranty and does not have to repair it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662650May 22, 2025
SUSPENSION, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
My wife and I purchased a new 2022 Yukon around July 4, 2022. The vehicle came with a 36k or 3 years warranty. Around October 2023, we experienced several safety concern issues with the SUV and around 11/01/23, we reported these issues to a GMC dealer. Around 11/01/23, we took our SUV for service at an approved GMC dealer and reported issues with the steering suspension such as a knocking, snapping, and cracking sound when making a turn, and a bumping when making a U-turn or left turn into a parking spot. We also reported issues with the parking and key sensors. We were informed the issue was fixed and that some suspension bolts were loosed and needed to be torqued. On 1/29/24, we took the SUV back for some of these same reasons after other dealers declined to take our SUV under warranty. Once more, the issue was temporarily fixed. We have now scheduled another appointment for these same reasons of knocking, cracking, and bumping when coming from the front suspension and when making a turn or U-turn. In addition, we are now experiencing oil warning lights for a second time as oil comsumption. We believe these are serious safety issues, especially with any potential failure of the suspension under rain, fog conditions, and the lack of resolution and wonder if other similar issues have been reported or experienced by similar drivers of these vehicles. Attached find copies of the work orders. Should you need any additional information, please advise. Thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662617May 22, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The front windshield wipers suddenly stopped working and will not turn on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662589May 22, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
We are back on shop for lifter replacement for the 3rd timeand possibly more once they open the project. Valve springs replaced and lifters.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662428May 21, 2025
ENGINE
Catastrophic engine failure while in motion. Clicking sounds while traveling 70 miles or more on interstate. Exited interstate and traveling 15-20 mph when vehicle came to sudden stop in roundabout. No lamps or alerts prior to failure. Vehicle would not transfer gears and was towed to Chevrolet dealership where diagnostic was completed. Engine replaced after 6 weeks but unknown if replaced engine is under recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662341May 21, 2025
ENGINE
I was driving on the freeway with my family when the dashboard lights went off and the car started making a noise. The car then started shaking and I immediately pulled over. I was with my family and my children got scared. Previously to this the car had not shown any signs of problems. I had the car towed to the dealership. I received a call 2 days later from dealership stating my car needed a new engine. The car only has 42K miles and has had all oil changes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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