GMC Yukon Complaints (2024)

95 consumer complaints on file.

#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
#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
#11659871May 9, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Engine was replaced 11/24 Found toe bar loose and rear passenger tire had excessive slack in it, well liners were broken off and missing 2/25 Oil loss and had to have oil changed early 4/21 Start button will not engage, truck is completely blacked out, no power to it for several minutes then it will crank. Been in the shop as of now 3 times in the month of May 2025
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11655175April 17, 2025
ENGINE
On March 21, 2025 my 2024 GMC Yukon Denali's engine died while driving 80 miles an hour down the highway with my family. We were able to coast to the shoulder. The vehicle would not restart. We called a tow truck. When the tow truck arrived the vehicle started but we decided to take the vehicle to closest GMC dealer. They ran diagnostics on the lights that were showing on the dash and nothing was reported. They had no recommendations. We were 3 hours from home returning from Spring Break so we decided to keep traveling. We made it about 120 miles and again the engine died while traveling 70+ miles on the highway. We were able to safely coast to the shoulder. We called a tow truck and the Yukon was towed to the local GMC dealership. The next week it was reported to me that the Yukon would need a new engine. The 1, 3, 5 rod bearing had spun and the 3rd trust bearing had spun. Since there were no rental cars in the city available we rented a U-Haul truck and drove 2 hours home. Almost one month later we are awaiting the new engine to be delivered.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653818April 10, 2025
ENGINE
My engine quit in the middle of a intersection on 2-25-25 with approximately 20,777 miles and has been in shop waiting on a new engine ever sense and they can not tell me when the new engine will be in. I have call GM and get no time line on new engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653560April 8, 2025
ENGINE
Sent vehicle into dealership for a knocking noise turns out the lifters. They drove the vehicle 1 mile only to have the engine seize. I have been without a vehicle for 6 weeks with no engine available
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11652495April 3, 2025
ENGINE
While driving down the interstate the vehicle lost power without warning and gave a command to "press start to resume" tried to do that but nothing happened. Eventually we were able to get over to the shoulder of the interstate which was super busy in Atlanta. Once we stopped, we shut off the vehicle and it started back up, and we proceeded to get back on the interstate, when the same thing happened. We stopped again, waiting a few minutes and were able to get back on the interstate and complete out trip without any issues. 3 days later while driving on the interstate again, the vehicle had a weird winding noise coming from it. Once I was able to get off the instate the engine was knocking very loudly and had no power. Got the vehicle to our home and had it towed to the dealership the next day. Dealership gave the diagnoses that a new engine, radiator and engine coolant lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle had 2,248 miles on it and was purchase 2.5 weeks prior. No eta on when we will have a new engine and our vehicle back.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11652197April 1, 2025
ENGINE
The engine locked up while driving down my driveway at 5mph. It’s at the dealership awaiting a new engine install that is on back order.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11652027April 1, 2025
ENGINE
-3800 Miles on GMC Yukon/Engine Failure -Driving vehicle down highway and it just quit, would not turn over engine made a clunky rattle noise and nothing, no warning no lights nothing. Definitely a Safety issue as no way to get it off the road! -Dealer took engine apart and said Valve broke off and put a hole in cylinder and ruined the engine block, says we need a new engine, can't get one from GM for estimated 7 Months!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651681March 31, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
On multiple occasions, more recently 03/28/2025, the windshield wipers would stop working. On 3/28/25 in pouring rain at night the front windshield wipers were working and then stopped. The rear window continued to work. I finally found somewhere to safely pull over and check fuses for front and back wipers. They were both good and I even swapped the fuses for front and back and the back wipers continued to work while the front would not. This continued on our our trip in rain and even the next morning the front wipers would not come on. An hour later driving (with the wiper switch in the OFF position) the front wipers came on. I switched the switch to on and they were functioning. This has happed several time in the 6 months of new ownership with the dealership denying they have ever heard of such a problem. As we arrived to our destination and telling the story to the other families we were meeting another family there said they just had the same exact problem on their 2024 Yukon denali on the trip too. This put 2 families in a very dangerous situation. As I google this problem there are multiple reviews of individuals with this same problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651056March 27, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond, with the vehicle sputtering. The contact stated that unknown warning lights were illuminated, and an unknown message was displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road as the transmission shifted into neutral. The vehicle was shifted into park and turned off. The contact then attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact then towed the vehicle to the dealer, and a diagnostic test was pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650890March 26, 2025
ENGINE
Engine lost power and I had no acceleration. It happened out of nowhere at 70+ miles per hour.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650190March 24, 2025
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driving on highway. The vehicle jerked and started to make squeaking, clunky sounds. Gas stopped flowing to the vehicle. Then the vehicle became inoperable. No warning light or alerts or sounds occurred before or after. It was a complete surprise.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650158March 24, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The motor is randomly revving at braking so far only under 10 miles an hour. Yesterday it stalled twice on me and cut off braking under 10 miles an hour. I had to come to a complete stop while restarting the vehicle. Definitely has me worried if it happens on the highway or higher speeds.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650040March 23, 2025
ENGINE
While driving in traffic at 65mph, the engine stopped running, car went into neutral and there was no power for brakes or steering. I luckily made it to the side of the road. Vehicle was towed to my dealer ( Cardinal Buick GMC, Belleville, IL), where after 3 days they informed me that the engine was ruined, 2 main bearings were damaged and 4 of the 8 connecting rods were damaged. GM made the decision to replace the motor, but no time frame was given, I was told 2 to 3 months. The dealership did give a loaner car. My Yukon Denali was 1 year and 4 days old with 15, 882 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11649603March 20, 2025
ENGINE
On March 3, 2025, my 2024 GMC Yukon had a rattle/knock. The engine quit running and would not restart. The Yukon had to be towed to the dealership for diagnosis and repair. The dealer indicated that the engine required replacement due to metal shavings and bearing damage. The Yukon had 6450 miles when the failure occurred. The engine was replaced. This vehicle was purchased new in September 2024. This failure occurred while on the road at a traffic light and the Yukon could not be moved out of the traffic lane. Sheriff notified to provide scene safety while waiting for tow vehicle and during loading onto tow vehicle. No traffic accident occurred. There were no warning lamps on the dash or warnings on my phone app immediately prior to the failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648956March 18, 2025
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while a friend was driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly experienced a loss of automotive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. No further information was available. Additionally, the vehicle had previously experienced a loss of braking while driving with the cruise control activated. The contact stated that while driving at a slower speed, the vehicle lurched forward, striking a gate, and causing damage to the front bumper of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed of the NHTSA Action Number: PE25001 (ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 16,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648120March 13, 2025
ENGINE
The contact's wife owns a 2024 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, several warning lights flashed on the instrument panel as the engine shut off. The vehicle's speed abruptly decelerated as the contact was nearly hit by an 18-wheeler traveling close behind the vehicle. The contact managed to coast the vehicle as best as possible off to the shoulder of the highway. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and a diagnostic was performed which showed that the engine had failed. The contact stated that both he and his son suffered emotional trauma as a result of the sudden failure; however, neither has yet to seek medical treatment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was offered a new engine despite the contact's request for a vehicle buyback. The contact stated that he did not feel safe driving the vehicle and feared for both his and his family's life as a result of the failure. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer and was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11647402March 10, 2025
ENGINE, STRUCTURE:BODY
The vehicle one week after purchasing has had a tapping noise coming from engine and a rattling noise as well that you hear from the inside of vehicle. I have taken vehicle to two separate GM dealers. The first being where vehicle was purchased and they did not log in visit and basically said nothing could be done until engine breaks. The second dealer was only able to duplicate the rattling noise but had no loaner for me and advise would contact GM for next steps since a complaint has been filed. As of today nothing has been done. The second dealership also confirmed orange peel on paint and nothing either.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646954March 7, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE
On February 14, 2025, my brakes went completely out in the school carline while picking up my youngest daughter. After the incident happened, I saw a light that read "Service ESC." This private elementary school is next-door to a private high school. There were students, teachers, and parents walking in this area at this time. I had to maneuver through this carline and away from faculty, students, and parents with no breaks. No individual was injured or killed but it could have been a very serious accident. I called GMC asking for help but was told through a chat line to bring the vehicle in for service. I was finally able to get my Yukon to the service department where after a few days it was determined my brakes failed and they were replaced. One day after I received the vehicle back from service, there was a horrible noise while driving but no lights showed on the dashboard, so it was returned to the same service department. They found metal shavings in my oil and I was told the lifters had collapsed and the engine failed. At this time, I have not heard from GMC and my vehicle is still in the service department.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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