2021 GMC Yukon XL engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 161 complaints for the 2021 GMC Yukon XL, 51% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 161 51% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
With only 52 miles (2-days old), I was driving home when I heard a knock. Then the engine light came on and the vehicle stability control lowered the vehicle and the vehicle shut off. I was left in the middle of traffic unable to move the vehicle to a safe location. Neutral would not work either. When the vehicle was towed to the GMC dealership, they knew exactly what was wrong with the car, broken springs in the engine.
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was a loud sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that when the vehicle was driven around the block, the sound was still present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an oil change was performed but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to the residence.
Other problems reported for the 2021 GMC Yukon XL
- Drivetrain & axles 49 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints