AI Damage2024 GMC Yukon: common problems
Owners of the 2024 GMC Yukon filed 106 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. The maker issued 640 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 106
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 640
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 70% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 12% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 11% of all complaints
- 5 Forward collision avoidance 9% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel/propulsion system 6% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 3% of all complaints
- Engine: 74 complaints (70% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 82.
- Electrical system: 18 complaints (17% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 146.
- Powertrain: 13 complaints (12% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 30.
- Engine and cooling: 12 complaints (11% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 17.
- Forward collision avoidance: 10 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 5.3 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 6.2 L · petrol · 8 cylnamed in 9 complaints
- 3 L · diesel · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 10-speed
Drive: RWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 106 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 | 74 | 0 | 82 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 0 | 146 |
| Powertrain | 13 | 0 | 30 |
| Engine and cooling | 12 | 0 | 17 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 0 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 | 18 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 31 |
| Backover prevention | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 3 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
2024 GMC Yukon, L87 6.2L V8 VIN: [XXX] This complaint concerns the L87 6.2L engine and NHTSA Engineering Analysis EA26005 regarding engine failure following the remedy for Recall 25V-274. My vehicle underwent the GM recall inspection, including the Pico test, and passed the inspection.
My 2024 GMC Yukon Denali has experienced repeated and serious stalling, restart hesitation, shutdown, and loss-of-propulsion issues that have created an ongoing safety concern for me, my children, and other drivers.
After having the recall inspection completed and changing to the recommended higher grade of motor oil, 0W40, my engine failed while driving on a major highway. We were traveling at high speed on a busy highway when the engine failed and the Yukon shifted into neutral leaving me little time to pull off the road.
During the failure, all audio sources stop working, including radio/music and incoming hands-free telephone audio. During a phone call, the other party can hear me, but I cannot hear them through the vehicle. When this failure occurs, the audible turn-signal click/clack also does not work.
The seatbelt yanked me backwards, smacking my head against the headrest, I have an instant headache from it and my neck and shoulder still hurt 20 minutes later. It scared me and my child half to death, my heart was pounding and I could have been rear ended.
Approximately one month prior to the most recent incident, while driving my young children to school, the vehicle experienced a sudden and severe loss of braking effectiveness while in motion. I was unable to stop normally at stop signs and had to roll through and roll to a stop.
The seat belt became wrapped around her body/neck area. The seat belt entered its 'Automatic Locking Retractor' (ALR) mode and continued to tighten as she moved, pinning her against the seat. The locking mechanism would not release, and the belt became so tight she was unable to breathe.
Vehicle can be completely off and windshield wipers are still going. So you have to pop the hood and pull fuse out. If you want to use them ( it starts raining, dirty windshield) you have to stop pop the hood and put fuse in.
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 555 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 26% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Yukon has 130 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 106, below 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.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
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 640 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?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, electrical system, powertrain. Total complaints: 106. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: engine failure or replacement (22%), warning lights, check engine (19%), knocking, grinding or other noise (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 GMC Yukon?
NHTSA lists 640 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 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.
Other 2024 models
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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.