2024 GMC Yukon: common problems and reliability

The 2024 GMC Yukon has 199 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag catastrophic engine failure (6.2l v8) — engine seizure and total failure requiring full replacement, specifically noted in 2025 models despite assurances issues were fixed. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2024 model year

199
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
141
electrical system
36
power train
32
engine and engine cooling
23
fuel/propulsion system
16

Recalls affecting the 2024 Yukon

service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp

Campaign 24V674000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake c…

engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical

Campaign 25V274000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. …

fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly

Campaign 25V619000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been r…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and model year, with a clear distinction between older and newer vehicles. Feedback on older generations (circa 1995-2014) is overwhelmingly positive regarding long-term durability and mechanical simplicity, with many

  • Catastrophic engine failure (6.2L V8) — Engine seizure and total failure requiring full replacement, specifically noted in 2025 models despite assurances issues were fixed. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Active Fuel Management (AFM/DOD) system failure — Lifter failure leading to destroyed camshafts and engine damage in 5.3L and 6.2L V8s (2015-2024+ models). Frequency: very frequent.
  • Drivetrain shuddering/vibration — Persistent shaking, especially around 15-50 mph (24-80 km/h), unresolved by multiple dealer visits involving tire, wheel, motor mount, and differential replacements. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Electrical/software gremlins — Unreliable infotainment (CarPlay connectivity failures, screen freezes), faulty remote app, glitchy driver-assistance systems (lane-keeping), and random module failures. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Air suspension failures — Unreliable operation and costly repairs, particularly in Denali and high-trim models. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Yukon.

Typical used price

Used Yukon listings typically run $22,383–$67,087 across 2007 to 2026 model years.

Other Yukon model years

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