2024 GMC Yukon reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 174 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 GMC Yukon over 3 years — 58 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Yukon years on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Tank, Internal engine parts, and Lamp.

2012 GMC Yukon — Photo by Kevauto, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

174

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (125 of 174), then Electrical system (30) and Powertrain (24). The most filings arrived in 2025 (97 of 174). Those filings include 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Yukon has 239 complaints, 50 per year, and the 2025 has 54 complaints, 27 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 GMC Yukon. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (3)

Recall diesel fuel system, storage, tank 2025-09-18 · NHTSA campaign 25V619000

Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.

Remedy Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 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 N252512770. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 18, 2025.

Recall engine and cooling, engine, internal engine parts 2025-04-24 · NHTSA campaign 25V274000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall hydraulic brakes, low brake fluid warning, lamp 2024-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V674000

Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Remedy The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.

Complaints by component (174 total)

Engine

125

Electrical system

Powertrain

Engine and engine cooling

Fuel and propulsion system

Forward collision avoidance

Service brakes

Exterior lighting

Speed control

Structure

Back-over prevention

Steering

Lane departure

Suspension

Visibility and wipers

Seat belts

Visibility

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"After having the recall inspection completed and changing to the recommended higher grade of motor oil, 0W40, my engine failed while driving on a major highway. We were traveling at high speed on a busy highway when the…"
Engine · filed 2026-09-21
"On September 17, 2026, at approximately 22,861 miles, the 6.2L L87 V8 engine in my 2024 GMC Yukon XL suffered a sudden loss of propulsion and was subsequently confirmed by an authorized GMC dealer to be seized and…"
Powertrain, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-17
"Update to original claim filed 11760897. Dealership inspected on 9/9/2026 and found engine damage severe enough to warrant a complete replacement. Catastrophic damage. Unspecified what caused the damage, but service…"
Engine · filed 2026-09-10
"2024 Yukon XL 6.2L V8 following a complete engine failure at 37,446 miles and the significant safety incident that resulted. On XXX, while traveling from [XXX] to [XXX] on [XXX], the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration…"
Engine · filed 2026-09-09
"2024 GMC Yukon intermittently experiences complete loss of audio while driving. During the failure, all audio sources stop working, including radio/music and incoming hands-free telephone audio. During a phone call, the…"
Unknown or other, Lane departure · filed 2026-09-09

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2024 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars
2024 GMC Yukon SUV RWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Yukon two-wheel drive	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-wheel drive	21	27	23 MPG	$4100
Yukon two-wheel drive	6.2L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-wheel drive	14	20	16 MPG	$5000
Yukon two-wheel drive	5.3L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-wheel drive	15	20	17 MPG	$3800
Yukon four-wheel drive	6.2L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Four-wheel drive	14	18	16 MPG	$5000
Yukon four-wheel drive	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Four-wheel drive	20	26	22 MPG	$4300
Yukon four-wheel drive	5.3L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Four-wheel drive	15	20	17 MPG	$3800
Yukon XL two-wheel drive	6.2L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-wheel drive	14	19	16 MPG	$5000
Yukon XL two-wheel drive	5.3L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-wheel drive	15	20	17 MPG	$3800
Yukon XL two-wheel drive	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-wheel drive	21	27	23 MPG	$4100
Yukon XL four-wheel drive	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Four-wheel drive	20	26	22 MPG	$4300
Yukon XL four-wheel drive	5.3L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Four-wheel drive	15	18	16 MPG	$4050
Yukon XL four-wheel drive	6.2L, 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Four-wheel drive	14	18	16 MPG	$5000

Specs and fitment

T1XX generation, 2021–present

Body styles SUV

Oil dexosD 0W-20 (V8 per manual) , 8 qt capacity

Tire size 275/60R20, 275/50R22, 265/65R18 (trim dependent)

Towing capacity 8,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 24V674000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that general Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems.". Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990. When NHTSA lists multiple GM nameplates in one campaign, the published unit count is shared across them.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 GMC Yukon reliable?

What are common problems with a 2024 GMC Yukon?

Is the 2024 GMC Yukon more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Yukon has 239 complaints, 50 per year, and the 2025 has 54 complaints, 27 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 GMC Yukon been recalled?

The 2024 GMC Yukon has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 GMC Yukon?

Owners have filed 174 complaints about the 2024 GMC Yukon with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 GMC Yukon get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 GMC Yukon is 18.4 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a GMC Yukon use?

US Yukon manuals specify dexos-approved oil for your engine in the maintenance schedule.

What does NHTSA recall 13V-342 cover on the GMC Yukon?

NHTSA safety recall 13V342000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that general Motors is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured July 9, 2013, through July 22, 2013; and 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013,…

What generation is the 2013 GMC Yukon?

K2XX generation (2012-2014).