2022 GMC Yukon engine problems

Related recalls

• Recall 25V274000Apr 24, 2025597,571 vehicles
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

  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. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

  Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 2, 2026CAEngine

   The engine completely quit while driving on the freeway going 65-70 mph in the number 1 lane. Tried getting the vehicle to restart and nothing happened. Took vehicle back to dealership and they stated the vehicle needed a completely new motor. The same incident just recently happened after they replaced the whole engine, and they are indicating it is the same issue, and claiming will need a new engine.

   NHTSA complaint #11768527 · source
2. Filed Sep 29, 2026ALEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I am filing a complaint about a serious safety issue with my vehicle. While I was driving on a highway with my spouse and children in the vehicle, the engine began downshifting, the check engine light came on, and an “engine oil hot” warning appeared. The engine then suddenly shut down. With traffic behind us, I had to pull off onto a dirt road in a rural, secluded area. This put my family in a frightening and dangerous situation. The vehicle had to be towed to a dealership.…

   NHTSA complaint #11767731 · source
3. Filed Sep 28, 2026MIElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   April 2026-Yukon shut down on highway (needed apparent fuse replaced) May 2026- Yukon went in for new engine *was in for 68+. Between the two stays. July 2026- (7/7)- got vehicle back, had two dents on the front and a. back dented fender. Towing was hired by GM, not us. -July (7/22) -vehicle shut down on me at a stop sign in an intersection. Was brought in and fixed a voltage sensor (220.00+). Also discovered a blinker issue (per the dealership the LEDs are shorted, etc.…

   NHTSA complaint #11767379 · source
4. Filed Sep 10, 202650,000 miCOTowedEngine

   The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed and was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, at start-up there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine and the…

   NHTSA complaint #11763457 · source
5. Filed Sep 5, 2026GAEngine

   Persistent lifter/valvetrain tapping noise, particularly around 1,500 RPM. 2022 Yukon 88,000 miles. Engine consumes more than 2 quarts of oil in between oil changes. Was told by dealer in the past that this was in normal range.

   NHTSA complaint #11762345 · source
6. Filed Sep 1, 2026TXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My engine has failed twice. I am now on my third engine. The vehicle stalled while driving on a highway, was in the shop for nearly 3 months and was "fixed" with same 6.2 engine. Eight months later it stalled again was in the shop for 2 months with a new engine. I was informed that they still don't know the issue and they just put the same type of engine. A bandaid was placed in my vehicle and I'm suppose to feel safe in it.

   NHTSA complaint #11761349 · source
7. Filed Aug 31, 2026COEngine

   A safety call was issued; NHTSA 25V274. GM found my engine needed to be replaced due to the recall. Transwest GMC in [XXX] replaced the engine at no charge in XXX. The new engine they put in, blew up while I was driving. It blew up in June 2026, about 6 months after the replacement was put in. Around 20k miles. Before they would even diagnose the engine failure, they made me provide service records. Which I did and was found to be compliant with their recommendations. They…

   NHTSA complaint #11760921 · source
8. Filed Aug 30, 2026WAEngine

   L87 engine already replaced under recall. Failed with same issue in the middle of the road after making heavy squeaking noise.

   NHTSA complaint #11760783 · source
9. Filed Aug 29, 2026AREngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Had a check engine light come on a couple months ago and vehicle went into Reduced Accelaration safety mode. Come to find out, it was a faulty Valve Body. I came out of pocket for $2,800 to get it replaced because GMC said the Valve Body/Special Coverage was not assigned to this VIN. Even though it was a 2022 with 60,000 miles on it fitting every criteria of the exact recall (mind-blowing). Now fast forward to now, the same check engine light and reduced acceleration fault…

   NHTSA complaint #11760568 · source
10. Filed Aug 28, 2026OKEngine

    Driving down the interstate and lost all power, it said start engine and didn’t start coasted to the side of the road. It sounded like locked up engine, confirmed at dealership locked up engine.

    NHTSA complaint #11760467 · source
11. Filed Aug 28, 2026PADriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

    I was driving on the Northeast extension at roughly 70 mph in the passing lane and my car lost forward power and went into reduced acceleration mode. The check engine light is on, violently shakes when parked, with additional dashboard notifications saying Service ESC, service traction control, and forward collision system unavailable. I had my engine replaced in September due to the recall.

    NHTSA complaint #11760207 · source
12. Filed Aug 27, 2026LAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    This vehicle has been towed into GMC service 3 times to date. #1. 2/2024 (mil 22,662) would not start, low voltage msg, replaced battery. #2. 4/2026 (mil 57,854) vehicle went into N on its own while I was driving down the road, msg on dash "function not available", I stopped and the engine died & would not restart, no engagement from starter motor, found P0615 present, found blown fuse on battery distribution fuse block, replaced. #3. 7/2026 (mil 63,041) vehicle went into N…

    NHTSA complaint #11760118 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology