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2019 GMC Yukon engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 29 complaints for the 2019 GMC Yukon, 39% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
29 39% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
2 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 2 injuries.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 GMC yukon. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the front seat driver and passenger had become ill and suffered dizziness and light headiness and the passenger also suffer breathing problems which required medical treatment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer rivertown buick/gmc (1661 whittlesey rd. Columbus ga) who was unable to determine the cause of the failure but would replaced the evaporator coil. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.

Reported at 2,000 miles, May 2019 Injury

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine, and the engine failed to run. The message "Shut off Vehicle - Service at Local Dealer" was displayed; however, no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the lifters, cam shaft, and push rods were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.

Reported at 76,300 miles, December 2022

Engine problems in other years

Engine problems across all GMC models