AI Damage2024 GMC Yukon XL: common problems
Owners of the 2024 GMC Yukon XL filed 75 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. The maker issued 567 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 75
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 567
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 75% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 16% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 16% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 12% of all complaints
- 5 Engine and cooling 9% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 5% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 4% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 4% of all complaints
- Engine: 56 complaints (75% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 47.
- Electrical system: 12 complaints (16% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 116.
- Powertrain: 12 complaints (16% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 38.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 9 complaints (12% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Engine and cooling: 7 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 38.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 75 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 56 | 0 | 47 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 | 116 |
| Powertrain | 12 | 0 | 38 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine and cooling | 7 | 0 | 38 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 30 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 18 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 10 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
GM opened [ref], but no oil consumption test or repair has been done. Low oil in this engine risks bearing damage and sudden engine failure while driving, the failure mode NHTSA is investigating under EA26005 for L87 engines built after Recall 25V-274's production window, which includes this vehicle.
The vehicle began shaking and the engine shut down. There were no check-engine lights, warning messages, or other notifications prior to or during the failure. The vehicle was towed to a GM dealer. Diagnostic testing at the dealer confirmed that the engine requires replacement under Special Coverage N252494003.
When stepping on the brakes out random the 63 mph speed limit alert along with service esc, front collision un available messages show on the dashboard and little by little the brakes stop functioning up until a point where brakes don’t work at all.
While the contact's daughter-in-law was driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle before the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was restarted.
This vehicle was previously subject to NHTSA Recall 25V-274 / GM N252494000 for L87 engine failure and loss of propulsion. An authorized GMC dealer completed the recall procedure on November 3, 2025. The engine was not replaced; it passed the prescribed inspection and received the higher-viscosity-oil remedy.
However, the vehicle experienced engine failure approximately seven months later. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver pulled over, restarted the vehicle, and resumed normal driving.
Cameras go black and become inop randomly. Been in shop multiple times for concern. Software updates have been performed, modules replaced, cables, and now it’s back for the same concern.
In addition, the contact's wife noticed an abnormal knocking sound before the engine seized. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and DTC: P0305 (lifter on cylinder 5); was retrieved, and the intake valve detached and damaged the camshaft.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 698 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 33% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Yukon XL has 61 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 75, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is…
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
- This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a…
This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a GDS automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
- This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform…
This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to…
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless…
This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key cycle. The condition is caused by a…
- This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a…
- This preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for air leveling suspension system
- This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless…
This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key cycle. The condition is caused by a…
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
NHTSA lists 567 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 GMC Yukon XL?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, electrical system, powertrain. Total complaints: 75. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: engine failure or replacement (39%), warning lights, check engine (28%), loss of power / limp mode (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 GMC Yukon XL?
NHTSA lists 567 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2024 GMC Yukon XL from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.