general problems of the 2022 GMC Yukon - part 2

My vehicle has experienced total engine failure. The first time occurred in 2024. The dealership replaced the engine with a new one. It has now failed for the second time. This time I nearly crashed as the vehicle went from 65mph to 0mph in 5 seconds. There was no warning and my vehicle is serviced regularly by the dealer I bought it from. The dealer has not yet responded with how they will resolve this issue.

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon xl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, the oil warning light illuminated, and after 15 seconds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact pulled over to the side of the road; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that there was no oil in the engine, causing the engine to seize. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where an unknown diagnosis was provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but declined to repair the vehicle because the failure was not associated with the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

In September of 2025 my 2022 GMC Yukon at4 6. 2l v8 passed the test for the 25v-274 recall. The dealer did necessary fix with the higher viscosity oil. As of January 6th my Yukon has been in the shop with engine failure. My Yukon needs a new engine, so clearly the fix with using higher viscosity oil did not work.

My vehicle was part of the gm engine recall. Took it to dealer to see if the vehicle passed, it did. Now, engine has 0w40 oil in it about 1,000 miles later, just at 50,000 miles the truck had a catastrophic engine failure.

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon xl. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate, and the engine stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving on a busy highway, and the contact's wife and four minor children were also occupants of the vehicle. The contact stated that the incident was significantly scary. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road, which the contact considered unsafe for him and his family. The contact stated that both the contact and his family, which included a one-year-old child, had to walk to a safe location and sat for more than 40 minutes. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the repair was covered under NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling), but the repair could take two months, and the parts needed to be ordered. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 72,020.

On 8/22/25 was brought to my local GMC dealer for the l87 engine propulsion recall. The dealership tested and said the vehicle passed the test. On 12/3/25 while driving on a multi lane highway the vehicle engine stopped abruptly. The message restart engine appeared on the dashboard. I had to negotiate other vehicle travelling at highway speeds to get to coast off to a side street. The transmission went into "park" and could not be shifted to neutral with a message on the dashboard "transmission cannot be shifted in this configuration". I was blocking the roadway and responding police asked that I attempt to restart the vehicle. I did this numerous times but would not start and the battery ran down. The vehicle was towed to the GMC dealer who said the battery failed and replaced it at my cost even after I told them it was fine and run down from trying to start numerous times while blocking traffic. On 12/17/25 while trying on the same highway, the engine abruptly shut off again in high speed traffic with the same message. I couldn't get fully in the shoulder dye to residual snow from plowing coasting powerless as the vehicle slowed. The transmission locked into park again and I ended up getting towed back to the GMC dealership. They advised me the engine seized up and would have to be replaced. I am still waiting to get the vehicle back.

I am writing to formally express my dissatisfaction with the vehicle I purchased from your dealership. Despite my expectations at the time of purchase, the vehicle has not met the standards that were represented to me. This letter is intended to address my concerns regarding the vehicle’s features, undisclosed recalls, and significant mechanical and safety issues discovered immediately after delivery. I discovered—through the GMC mobile application, not through the dealership—that the vehicle had two to three active recalls at the time I received it, including recalls involving the engine and transmission. I was never informed of these recalls by the dealership prior to or at the time of sale, which is extremely concerning. After discovering the recalls myself, I scheduled a service appointment. I was informed that the recalls were addressed and marked as resolved in GMC springdale. Despite the recalls being cleared, only two days later, the vehicle began experiencing issues. The screen displayed warning messages, and the vehicle developed a vibration, to the point that it became unsafe to drive. They are changing us $820+tax I was forced to use roadside assistance, it hasn't been a month yet and the dealer are refusing to cover the damage. I have been calling but they said they are busy or they use somebody else to speak.

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle started losing motive power. The check engine and traction sensor warning lights were illuminated. The accelerator pedal was depressed, and there was a popping sound coming from the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, and then the vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the lifters and engine sensors had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was notified of the recall, and the contact was informed that the dealer was waiting for a response from the manufacturer regarding the recall repair. The dealer later advised that an attempt to rebuild the engine was planned. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

I purchased a Yukon denali 6. 2l in March of 2022 brand new from bob johnsons in rochester NY. On [xxx] at 12,577 miles the engine went through a catastrophic failure, while driving, the vehicle began to make very loud noises. The vehicle was taken to bob johnsons GMC 4389 west ridge road rochester, NY 14626. The repair notes #3 main bearing thrust portion had come apart. The vehicle was out of service from 4/3/2023 to 4/19/2023 for engine replacement. On [xxx] at 50,244 miles on the vehicle, I was driving down a busy highway during holiday traffic and the vehicle went into neutral and would not start, we immediately turned the flashing lights on, unrolled the windows and began to show distress to ensure we were not hit by passing cars. We made it to safety and called onstar for assistance, on this occurrence due to the vehicle not starting we were unable to get the vehicle back in to the neutral position to be able to roll the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to bob johnsons GMC due to the thanksgiving holiday, the vehicle was brought in 11/28/2025, and deemed to need another engine replacement. On November 28th I called to file a claim with general motors and was called back by stephanie on November 29th and was told they would get back to me if they had any options as now this is the 3rd engine replacement. On December 3rd, a new woman called also named stephanie and advised me they were still undergoing options, as I requested a buy back with trade assistance. On December 9th, my final call from general motors advisor stephanie, I was told I do not qualify for a buy back because I placed too many miles on the vehicle between engine failures. The vehicle was out of service from 11/26/26-12/29/26 for engine replacement. On [xxx] 2 weeks and 4 days after the vehicle going back into service, the engine failed again, only driving approximately 245 miles. I am currently waiting on the 4th engine replacement with no updates. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6.

My 2022 GMC Yukon with the 6. 2l v8 engine is covered under recall 25v274000 for connecting rod and crankshaft defects that can cause engine failure. Approximately three months ago, wiesner GMC dealership performed the recall inspection and stated the vehicle passed. Recently, the engine suddenly began misfiring on cylinder 6. The failure was sudden and severe—the vehicle started shaking significantly, the check engine light illuminated, and multiple safety sensors began deactivating. The vehicle was clearly unsafe to drive. An independent repair shop diagnosed oil leaking into the cylinder and stated the condition is consistent with internal engine component failure—the same type of defect the recall is meant to address. When I contacted the dealership to have it re-evaluated, they stated my vehicle is no longer under standard warranty and I would be responsible for repairs. After escalating to gm customer service, they confirmed extended coverage exists under special coverage n252494003 (10 years/150,000 miles) if the diagnostic confirms the issue is related to the recall defect. The fact that my vehicle passed the recall inspection three months ago and is now exhibiting the exact failure symptoms the recall was designed to prevent raises concerns that the inspection procedure may not be detecting all affected engines. The component (engine) is available for inspection. This defect poses a serious safety risk as the sudden loss of power and deactivation of safety systems could cause a crash.

The engine (6. 2l l87 v8) failed at approximately 85,000 miles. The failure was diagnosed as internal engine damage and the engine assembly was replaced. The failed engine is available to the manufacturer through the dealer as part of the repair process. The failure resulted in a complete loss of propulsion at highway speeds on the interstate, requiring immediate deceleration and maneuvering to a safe location, which created a safety risk to occupants and surrounding traffic. The condition was confirmed by a gm dealer using diagnostic procedures, including a pico scope test, which verified internal engine failure. The engine was replaced under gm safety recall / special coverage related to l87 engine failure. The vehicle was inspected and repaired by an authorized gm dealership as part of the recall remedy. Prior to failure, there were no warning lights or messages. The only symptom was increasing engine noise and knocking from the lower end shortly before the loss of power. Failure occurred during normal driving conditions with proper maintenance. No crash, fire, or injury occurred.

6. 2 liter engine failed at 34,000 miles. The engine failure was confirmed by luther brookdale GMC in brooklyn center minnesota. They said the engine failed and replaced it with a new 6. 2l engine as part of the recall. No warning lights, or indication of failure, some very minor noises were coming from the engine. It did not fail on the highway, but at the dealer but could have killed my family if it happened on the highway.

My 2022 Yukon with the 6. 2 engine locked up on a mountain highway in wyoming. There were no prior symptoms — the engine suddenly lost power and shifted into neutral, forcing me to pull over. The biggest issue was that once the vehicle stopped, it couldn’t be shifted into neutral, which could have caused a secondary collision. The dealer who sold the vehicle didn't treat this seriously and sold as inspection passed vehicle.

There was an engine recall on the vehicle that was inspected and passed. My wife noticed the vehicle shaking while she was driving and the engine mounts ended up being broken. They replaced the engine mounts and they had it up on the lift when they reported that engine failed. They replaced the motor and gave the vehicle back to us. About 2 weeks later my wife noticed a grinding. She took it in and they said the differential needed to be flushed. That would be at our cost. Then they did that and it did not fix the issue. So they determined it was the rear differential that needed to be replaced. We got the car back after another 2 weeks and it was fine for about 2 weeks. My wife noticed another grinding and we turned it in before the warranty expired and now they have to replace the rear struts. All in all over the last 6 months the car has been in the shop for at least 2 months getting repairs because of major catastrophic failures in their components.

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon xl. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure from occurring. The day after the recall repair was completed at a local authorized dealer, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to maintain automotive power while the accelerator pedal was depressed, and an abnormal sound was coming from under the hood. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle with the push-to-start feature, the engine hesitated while turning over. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was left for two days for further diagnosis; however, the cause of the failure was not known. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

My vehicle continues to consume oil. It consumes approximately 1 quart of oil every 1 thousand miles. As a retired/disabled veteran this has become a safety concern for me and my family as I'm concerned this vehicle will leave us stranded.

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and metal shavings were found in the engine oil. The dealer replaced the camshaft and lifters; however, the failure worsened. The contact stated while driving approximately 65-70 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost power steering functionality. The contact's husband was able to pull over to the side of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then picked up and diagnosed by the dealer. The dealer determined that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The contact had opened a case with the manufacturer for buyback assistance due to safety concerns. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

This is a follow-up to two previous complaints. The first complaint was filed around 5/22/25, and the second complaint was filed around 7/08/25. The complaint is related to a 2022 GMC Yukon that we purchased new. As reported in the previous complaints, we experienced several problems with the suspension and steering of the vehicle. The SUV continues to have a knocking, cracking, snapping noise coming from the front suspension when making a right or left turn, or u-turn. The dealer has made several attempts to fix it, but continues to occur. The warning lights continue to be set on and off, but not as often. The infoentertainment system as well. One of the other reported issues was the low oil warning light coming up and thus oil consumption. The SUV was taken to the dealer on 9/11/25, and the GMC service staff reported the SUV, during the summer hot days, was 1. 9, almost two quarts. They asked to drive the SUV for an additional 2000 miles, and it was short by . 9 quart. GMC claimed it is normal, but per their recommendations on oil changes, the vehicle would be 7 quarts between oil changes unless the driver checks the level every 1500 to 2000 miles. Not only was the information misleading as they denied to perform any services, but also is a safety concern for the damages it can cause to the vehicle, especially if it goes on safety mode. Around 7/24/25, we submitted a request for a buy-back to gm, which they approved 30 days later; however, they still have not made good on the promise, and the vehicle remains with these safety, operational, and mechanical issues.

I was driving on hyw 64 in cashiers, nc 28717 on August 25, 2025 at around 4:30 pm and my 2022 GMC Yukon denali just stopped in the middle of the road. I was unable to restart it so I was not able to move it from the middle of the road. Someone passing by called 911 so lots of emergency vehicles arrived. The men tried to switch the car into neutral so it could be towed and finally were able to do that reading something in the manual about hitting the start button twice. While being put on the flatbed if the tow truck I noticed the tires were not rolling, just sliding forward. It is being towed to a chevy dealer an hour away.

Purchased used vehicle in June 2025 when purchased was not advised about an open recall vehicle loss power on 07-29-2025 called dealer advised that car had loss power while driving with entire family in vehicle. Brought vehicle in for checking said open recall they ran a scope test said it passed and only a high velocity oil change would be needed this was on 08-06-2025 two weeks later the vehicle loss power again while driving and caused a vehicle accident and bodily injury and gm states that this was an alleged issue when reported. Will not honor warranty on engine.

Recently my vehicle was serviced under recall n252494000 at an authorized gm dealership. Following completion of the recall remedy, which included an inspection and oil change to ow-40. As a result of this recall remedy, I have experienced the following adverse effects: •significant increase in oil change costs from approximately $80. 50 to $171. 21 •noticeable decrease in fuel economy (previously 18-20 mpg, now approximately 15-16 mpg). •ongoing concern regarding engine reliability and safety •diminished resale value due to the known engine defect and recall history. It is my understanding that this recall addresses a known defect involving internal engine components that may lead to catastrophic engine failure and sudden loss of propulsion. I am also aware that the NHTSA has initiated further investigation into failures occurring even after the recall remedy has been performed.

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Vehicle lost propulsion driving down the interstate. Already on the 2nd motor.

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph with her family inside the vehicle, there was an abnormal tapping sound coming from the engine compartment, with the traction control and forward collision avoidance warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the "service esc", "forward collision avoidance system unavailable", and "service traction control" flashed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the gaskets, bolts, rods, lifters, camshaft valve, valve actuator, and engine seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon xl. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there were two loud pops followed by an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment, before the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the connecting rod bearings. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling). The VIN was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000.

I had a sudden catastrophic engine failure 3/13/25. I previously filled out an NHTSA report, but I would like to add to my case. My engine was towed to the dealership and replaced. 4/25/25 the check engine light started coming on intermittently again. The service suspension notification, replace the battery in your key fob notification (which was replaced in February), and the check engine light have been coming on intermittently since then. All of these things occurred prior to engine failure the first time. The dealership would not look at our vehicle again until our VIN was called for the recall. 6/22/25 the suspension sensor was replaced and the recall “test” was done. 6/27/25 the service suspension light was back flashing and gm was unable to find any codes. 6/29/25 the check engine light was flashing again. I believe my vehicle is going to have another engine failure. Gm did a multi-point “inspection” and says it is safe to drive.

1. The engine is malfunctioning, leading to excessive oil consumption and random shutdowns. The vehicle is available for inspection at alexander Buick GMC, oxnard, CA, where it has been taken for repairs multiple times. 2. The engine's random shutdowns pose a significant safety risk. The vehicle can stall without warning while in motion, which could lead to accidents, especially in high-traffic situations or at high speeds. This puts the driver, passengers, and other drivers at risk. 3. Yes, the dealership alexander Buick GMC has confirmed the excessive oil consumption and has observed the engine shutting down. However, they have not been able to determine the root cause of the shutdowns. 4. The vehicle has only been inspected by the dealership alexander Buick GMC which is an authorized service center for the manufacturer. It has not been inspected by any other parties. 5. There were no warning lamps or messages consistently appearing before the engine shutdowns. Sometimes, the oil pressure warning light would flicker briefly before a shutdown, but not always. The excessive oil consumption was noticed approximately a year ago before the shutdowns began. Not too sure when these shutdowns started occurring.

While driving on a major highway at approximately 60 to 65 mph the vehicle shut down loss of power and steering without any warning lights. I was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the emergency lane and contacted aaa to have it towed to nearest dealership. A fuel pump module was replaced- I have been following GMC recent recall of 600k which gives same scenario for their larger engine failure not including the 5. 3l ecotec v8 that I own. I experienced the same failure. Although it was fixed as a sensor module fault, I believe it’s a bigger problem that is not being addressed.

On every cold start this vehicle blow dark gray smoke from exhaust. I hear some knocking in from the engine. I just bought this vehicle and find out later on it got some serious engine recall. I travel with my kids and put my kids lives on line, if engine fails while I am driving it.

I recently purchased a used 2022 Yukon xl denali (with 6. 2 engine). 8 days after purchase, I was pulling a boat trailer, when all of the sudden the vehicle lost power on I-80. The vehicle automatically shifted to neutral. I was luckily able to get to the left lane and there happened to be an offramp right there that I was able to coast to and be off the freeway. I pushed the park button and then tried to restart the engine. Then I noticed the check engine light was on. Nothing happened when I pushed the start button. I called a tow truck and could not get the vehicle out of park. The tow truck operator had to pull the vehicle on to the flatbed with the rear wheels locked in park. I got the vehicle taken to a dealer and they said the engine needed to be replaced. Luckily, the vehicle has just less than 60,000 miles so it is covered by gm's power train warranty. The is still with a dealer being fixed. Potentially in a week I will get the vehicle back. This is scary that there is no warning and all of the sudden the engine stops working. Gm has a real problem with the 6. 2 engine failures.

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to crank or start-up. After several attempts, the vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump power control module had failed and needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon xl. The contact stated while driving 80 mph on an interstate, the vehicle jerked and shifted to neutral(n) unintendedly, and the engine made an abnormal sound. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000(engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 62,800. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 65 mph, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the message to turn off the vehicle was displayed. The driver pulled off the road safely, and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that an unknown part had fractured and become loose inside the engine. Additionally, the injector rod was bent. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided financial assistance with the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. The VIN was not available.

On the morning of Thursday, [xxx], our 2022 Yukon denali departed from west richland, wa with the intent to arrive in spokane, wa. After a short stop in ritzville, wa around [xxx] local time, we entered the freeway ([xxx] to spokane, wa) and attempted to pass a semi-truck. The vehicle got to approximately 60mph and then began to rev without any propulsion to increase speed. The vehicle shut off completely and stated that we were to put the car in neutral and attempt to restart. While going 50-60mph, we shifted into neutral and attempted to restart without any success. While the situation was extremely dangerous give the traffic (semi-truck on the right and an approaching vehicle directly behind us), we slowed the vehicle and maneuvered to the shoulder where we stopped the vehicle. The vehicle would not start so we leverage the onstar system to call a tow truck. Unfortunately, there was no ride available being 1-2 miles outside of ritzville, wa where transportation services do not exist. We requested the help of wa state troopers who picked up 7 of us (4 separate trips) on the side of the highway. The vehicle was towed to spokane, wa and we were left to fend for ourselves to get to spokane. The vehicle is in the shop and we are told based on the codes achieved that it is a full engine failure. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon xl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.