2019 Gmc Yukon problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (21) · Power Train (13) · Steering (4)
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Safety recalls (2)
Power Train:transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) 2026-05-07 · campaign 26V289000 · 66 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on
Service Brakes 2019-10-24 · campaign 19V761000 · 652,967 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Service bulletins (826)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5509N · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-14 · PIT5509M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Showing the 6 most recent of 826 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-28 · Engine“yukon would not idle without turning off on its own. check engine light came on. took it to my mechanic. check engine light was flashing which indicated an active misfire. a running compression test found little to no compression from cylinder 6. further investigation found that cylinder 5 had been repaired in 2022. mechanic recommends engine repla…”
2026-08-04 · Engine“my wife drives this vehicle to work, it has started to experience reduced engine power driving on the highway causing her to pull to the side of the road due to no throttle to maneuver the vehicle in and out of traffic, leaving her on the side of the busy highway, we have now parked the vehicle after investigating problem there is a knocking noise …”
2026-08-01 · Power Train“vehicle shudders at acceleration at times making merging onto highways and passing vehicles dangerous. …”
2026-07-06 · Power Train“the vehicle experienced a sudden and rapid mechanical failure of the 6-speed automatic transmission (6l80 model) within a span of less than two weeks. the light did not come on until the transmission was past salvage. the failure escalated rapidly from initial minor slipping to a severe loss of vehicle propulsion. a loss of acceleration while drivi…”
2026-06-27 · Power Train“transmission is acting funny. stuck in low gear /not shifting at low speeds. vibration sometimes at higher speeds when shifting gears. 8 9 10 gears.…”
2026-06-23 · Power Train“i was driving home on the interstate from vacation and i was set on cruise control it was 1 am so not a lot of traffic was on the road thank god. it could have been really terrible if lots of traffic was present as the engine just died without notice! the vehicle was decelerating nothing was working i could not speed up. i was able to get over to t…”
2026-06-19 · Engine“getting the valve ticking noise. …”
2026-05-28 · Engine · 170,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 gmc yukon. the contact stated that after starting and exiting the vehicle to allow it to warm up, the contact later noticed that the vehicle had turned off. the vehicle was towed to a first mechanic, who was unable to restart the vehicle or determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was towed to a second mechanic, where…”
2026-04-11 · Engine“complete engine failure. the dealership kept the engine. this happened at a low rate of speed but it would have been much worse if on the highway. yes the engine was completely replaced. the check engine light came on and their was a loud ticking noise coming from the engine.…”
2026-04-03 · Power Train · 125,870 mi“the contact owns a 2019 gmc yukon. the contact stated that while driving at slow speeds in a parking lot, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted and the vehicle jerked abnormally. the contact stated that when the gear shift lever was shifted to drive(d), the vehicle failed to function as designed. the contact was unable to drive the vehicle, and…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.