repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
2024 GMC Yukon XLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 75 owner complaints about the 2024 GMC Yukon XL, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-274 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 GMC Yukon XL has problems
75 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
56Engine
12Electrical system
12Power train
9Fuel/propulsion system
7Engine and engine cooling
4Exterior lighting
3Vehicle speed control
3Steering
2Structure
107 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 56 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 |
| Power train | 12 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2024 GMC Yukon XL recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Brake fluid low warning: lamp
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other Yukon XL year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Yukon XL median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 GMC Yukon XL safety ratings
2024 GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard & Optional
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2024 GMC Yukon XL, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureOpen
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyOpen
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureLed to recall 25V-274
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyNo recall
In owners' words
What Yukon XL owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2024 GMC Yukon XL Denali with approximately 30,000 miles. The vehicle previously completed the L87 recall remedy (NHTSA 25V274000). The dealer inspected the engine, it passed, and the higher-viscosity oil change, filter, oil-fill cap, and owner’s manual insert were performed. Despite that remedy,…
My 2024 GMC Yukon XL Denali Ultimate (VIN [VIN], 6.2L L87) has been consuming engine oil excessively since early ownership. At the 20,219-mile oil change it was already a quart low, and it has needed repeated oil additions between changes since then. The vehicle is now at about 32,400 miles. I…
On September 17, 2026, at approximately 22,861 miles, the 6.2L L87 V8 engine in my 2024 GMC Yukon XL suffered a sudden loss of propulsion and was subsequently confirmed by an authorized GMC dealer to be seized and require complete replacement. I was entering northbound I-75 from the Mt. Paran Road…
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