2024 Gmc Yukon Xl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (36) · Power Train (9) · Engine And Engine Cooling (7)
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Safety recalls (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/Mechanical 2025-04-24 · campaign 25V274000 · 597,571 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software 2024-09-12 · campaign 24V674000 · 449,671 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (569)
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 2026-10-17 · PIC6602Y · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an iok radio.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-08 · Gateway 2026.3 · Over The Air
this update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process. be sure to install this update to be able to receive future software updates. during the update process, your radio may stay on up to 5 minutes after you exit the vehicle. this is
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-07 · PIT6110L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the ses mil and dtc p062b and engineering is currently investigating.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · PIT6477D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary pi was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a gds automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
Showing the 6 most recent of 569 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-21 · Engine“my 2024 gmc yukon xl denali ultimate (vin 1gks2kklxrr331476, 6.2l l87) has been consuming engine oil excessively since early ownership. at the 20,219-mile oil change it was already a quart low, and it has needed repeated oil additions between changes since then. the vehicle is now at about 32,400 miles. i reported the problem in writing to the sell…”
2026-10-21 · Steering“2024 gmc yukon xl denali with approximately 30,000 miles. the vehicle previously completed the l87 recall remedy (nhtsa 25v274000). the dealer inspected the engine, it passed, and the higher-viscosity oil change, filter, oil-fill cap, and owner’s manual insert were performed. despite that remedy, the vehicle later experienced a sudden loss of prop…”
2026-10-19 · Engine“loud engine knocking. told by dealer it was the 6.2 recall issue. previously cleared as ok.…”
2026-10-15 · Service Brakes“when stepping on the brakes out random the 63 mph speed limit alert along with service esc, front collision un available messages show on the dashboard and little by little the brakes stop functioning up until a point where brakes don’t work at all. …”
2026-10-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors · 39,744 mi“the contact owns a 2024 gmc yukon xl. while the contact's daughter-in-law was driving 60 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle before the vehicle shut off. the vehicle was restarted. while the contact's daughter-in-law was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to acceler…”
2026-09-17 · Power Train“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 require complete replacement. i was entering northbound i-75 from the mt. paran road entrance in atlanta, ga with two of my children in…”
2026-09-10 · Engine“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 advisor made me aware of a deep gash along the cylinder wall after removing the cylinder heads, unspecified cylinder. likely from cy…”
2026-09-09 · Engine“ 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 while traveling at 65mph on a 2 lane hwy, displayed a low oil pressure warning, developed loud knocking and ticking noises, and bec…”
2026-08-31 · Suspension“6/16 vehicle issues while driving home from work. rough idle, multiple check engine lights coming on, multiple warnings display on dashboard. vehicle in limp mode from work to home. 6/20 while driving in roanoke rough idle began. vehicle check engine light appeared, limp mode only lasted for less than 30 seconds before it went back to normal. 6/23…”
2026-08-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“on august 20, 2026, while driving my 2024 gmc yukon xl denali equipped with the 6.2l v8 engine at approximately 70 mph on the interstate, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of motive power without adequate warning. the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into neutral and would no longer accelerate or maintain highway speed. this occurred i…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.