Engine Cooling System Problems of GMC Yukon

GMC Yukon owners have reported 31 problems related to engine cooling system (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of GMC Yukon based on all problems reported for the Yukon.

1 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2021 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 09/01/2025

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon xl. The contact stated that while driving 6 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of automotive power and all electrical components shut off, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine had failed and needed to be towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed a second time, and the contact was advised that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

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2 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2021 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 07/04/2025

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon xl. The contact stated that after start-up, the vehicle was driving roughly before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact had previously received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling). The mechanic related the failure to the recall, but parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 50,000.

3 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2023 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 06/22/2025

The contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2023 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving on a back road at 55 mph, the vehicle lost automotive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact’s daughter pulled over and attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that a bystander pulled over and assisted with towing the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that failure might be related to the recall; however, parts to repair the vehicle was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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4 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2021 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 06/19/2025

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon xl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about parts not being available. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle lost automotive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

5 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2021 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 05/15/2025

The contact owns a 2021 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

6 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2023 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 05/15/2025

The contact owns a 2023 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

7 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2021 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 04/30/2025

The contact owns a 2021 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

8 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2024 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 04/30/2025

The contact owns a 2024 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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9 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2021 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 04/25/2025

The contact owns a 2021 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

10 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2024 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 04/24/2025

The contact owns a 2024 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2024 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 04/23/2025

The contact owns a 2024 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2023 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 04/12/2025

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon denali. 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 when trying to turn the engine on, an abnormal sputtering sound could be heard. In addition, the vehicle would turn on after several attempts. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately unknown.

13 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2023 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 04/03/2025

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle was jerking and driving roughly. The contact stated that the odor of burning metal was present inside the cabin of the vehicle, and the messages "service esc and traction control" were displayed. The contact was able the slowly drive the vehicle back to the residence, and later the vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who discovered metal shavings inside the engine oil. The contact stated that the fuel injectors and carburetor were replaced, but the failure was not resolved. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 25,734.

14 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2023 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 03/25/2025

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon xl. The contact stated that after refueling and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle started shake and vibrate abnormally. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 62,974.

15 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2021 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 02/09/2025

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon xl. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a whining sound coming from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission pump had failed, causing severe damages to the transmission. The contact was advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced but while retrieving the vehicle from the dealer the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer, and it was determined that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 73,000.

16 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2024 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 01/15/2025

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while a friend was driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly experienced a loss of automotive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. No further information was available. Additionally, the vehicle had previously experienced a loss of braking while driving with the cruise control activated. The contact stated that while driving at a slower speed the vehicle lurched forward, striking a gate, and causing damage to the front pumper of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed of the NHTSA action number: pe25001 (engine, engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 16,000.

17 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2021 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 12/15/2024

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon xl. The contact stated while his wife was driving 25 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact pulled over to the side of a parking lot waiting for towing assistance. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000.

18 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2015 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 11/30/2024

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. And no warning lights were illuminated. The contact immediately pulled over, and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the crankshaft was faulty, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible cause for the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

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19 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2004 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 12/14/2010

The hoses for the rear heating and air condition is leaking and I called the company and they have discontinued also the cluster has completely stop working.

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20 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2007 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 01/09/2010

Several issues with vehicle. Throttle body, computer electrical system, transmission fluid and coolant leak. Door hinges rusted and hard to open doors. Chrome rims pitting and peeling. Steering column replaced. Tailgate rattles. Vehicle only has 37k miles.

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21 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2004 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 10/05/2009

2004 Yukon 4. 8 l having problems with temp gauge reading 260' and above at anytime . The truck has 72,000 miles and always operated well.

22 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2007 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 07/04/2009

Purchased this vehicle in March 09. It has been in the shop 4 different times for a/c. Started about 4 months after purchase. Driver side a/c blows hot air, but passenger side and rear work fine. Have also experienced the brakes slipping off and on. Push the brake pedal and the pedal will drop down a little lower while pressure being applied and vehicle will slide to a halt. Happened about 6 times since ownership. Chrome plating on interior door handles is peeling, causing cuts/lacerations to hands. Recent problem of engine running low of oil in between oil changes. Now low about 2 quarts. Running oil consumption tests now.

23 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2001 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 05/29/2008

The contact owns a 2001 GMC Yukon xl 2500. The crank case position sensor shuts on and off intermittently which caused the engine to stall and it may not restart immediately. The failure is related to NHTSA#07v521000 and gm recall# 06083, engine and engine cooling. The dealer advised the contact that there were no recalls. A different authorized dealer performed a diagnostic test and stated that the crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer also stated that the repair cost was $800 and if the failure affected the transmission additional fees would be included. A local mechanic repaired the transmission at for less than $800. The dealer and the manufacturer advised the contact that there were no related recalls for her VIN. The failure mileage was 67,315 and the current mileage was 80,000.

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24 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2002 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 01/07/2008

Vehicle stalls while at speed. Has occurred several times. Mechanic finds no problems with engine, cooling system, or fuel system. In each case, vehicle stall resulted in loss of power, power steering and power brakes, creating a dangerous situation. Problem has not been resolved.

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25 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2002 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 12/16/2007

The contact owns a 2002 GMC Yukon xl. On six separate occasions, while driving at any speed, the vehicle completely shut off and would not restart immediately. The vehicle would shut off while accelerating from a traffic light or stop sign, and would not restart immediately. The vehicle failed to start on a few occasions while in park. Nhtsa campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) is identical to the failure the contact is experiencing. The current mileage was 76,000 and failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 11/12/08. Updated 11/14/08.

26 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2002 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 07/21/2006

Ref - pe06016 - vehicle stalls while at speed. Has occurred three times. Mechanic finds no problems with engine, cooling system, fuel system, but finds a diagnostic code of a crank position sensor failure. In each case, vehicle stall resulted in loss of power, power steering and power brakes, creating a dangerous situation. Problem has not been resolved but based on other reports will replace the crank position sensor.

27 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2002 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 11/01/2003

The consumer believes that there are electrical problems with the GMC. The water pump was out, the radio has quit working 5 times, and has been replaced 4 times, the windows on the passenger quit, and the regulator was replaced 4 times. This has happened at 35,000 miles.

28 Engine Cooling System problem of the 1999 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 04/27/2003

Quick change connector on the manifold is manufactured from a dissimilar metal causing premature deterioration of the fitting resulting in a loss of coolant.

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29 Engine Cooling System problem of the 1999 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 07/29/2002

My vehicle was serviced by this facility. I am the second owner and have owned this vehicle for less than 1 year. The orig. Owner purchases all vehicles from them for his construction company and maintains them regularly, as I have. I had the part and was told this was not thee problem. This vehicle had a 60,000 mile service brakes and new tires when I bought it. They charged me $1400 and 11 hrs. Labor for these repairs that should take no longer than 3. I am a single mom who was assured they would only fix the things required by gm dealer and I could get minor things done at my regular mechanic. Now they want me to come back and spend another $800. 00 dollars on the air conditioner. I will ask for a full refund or at least half my money back for bad faith and fraudulous activity on the part of a servicing business. I'm a single mom living paycheck to paycheck and they took full advantage of me. Please make sure that I and other innocent trusting people don't get taken by this particular truck center ever again. I f you would like to see a copy of my receipt I would be more than happy to provide that to you. I have paid the $1400 and do not have the additional $1000 they want to complete the repair they say I need. I realize this vehicle is superior but that's why I spent the extra money and serviced it regularly because I thought I was paying for a quality car. The warranty they say is no longer valid. Help!! I will also be contactinf my local consumer advocat as ell as the media. Thank you for your time! sincerely, shannon thompson (state farm insurance company c a. Lic. #0d54268 ) no referrals from me or my CO-workers that's for sure.

30 Engine Cooling System problem of the 1999 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 01/05/2002

Any recall on this vehicle? no safety defect listed.

31 Engine Cooling System problem of the 1997 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 10/12/2000

This vehicle has been a problem since we bought it. Right after we bought it we heard a roar in the rear end. The rear end was replace under the 3yr/36000mile warranty. Soon after that the alternator was replaced under warranty. Just recently we took a trip and towed our 18ft. Ski boat with us. When we returned my wife noticed a problem the next day. We had no reverse and that proved to be the transmission. We contaced the closest dealrer to mike morgan shreveport, la. They told us that they were so backed up with tranmission problems that it would be at least a week before they could pick up the truck to even look at it. Then they would tell me what they thought. Well, I paid $25,000 for a vehicle to sit with a bad transmission and they think I will let it sit while my wife and children walk!!! I don't think so! during the last of July, my brother and law and I replace the starter on this same truck to the tune of $250. 00 yesterday I found a water pump leak and was told that would cost me around $200. 00 to repair. Oh yes, the transmission cost me $1,400. 00 to repair. As you can see, I am having a ton of problems with this vehicle. Gm has thumbed their nose at me and more or less said "tough luck"! well, I don't think that is fair. The transmission is what really upset me. I paid extra to have towing package on this truck and we pulled a boat 1 time and this happens. I can't beleive that this truck can't get at least 100,000 miles on the original transmission. I also have a boss that owns a 1999 suburban that had the tranmission fail on him this last Friday. His truck has only 54,000 miles. Well, as you can see, I think gm has a problem!!! please let me know what I can do!.

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