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2020 GMC Yukon XL Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 GMC Yukon XL has 18 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 GMC Yukon XL

Engine
18
Powertrain
9
Steering
3

18

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 30, 2026ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2020 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH and attempting a ...
Feb 18, 2026ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2020 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, there was an ...
Feb 13, 2026ENGINEMy 2020 GMC Yukon XL Denali 6.2L with 59,000 miles developed a ticking noise and slight power loss d...
Feb 6, 2026ENGINEComplete engine failure while driving on I25 in New Mexico, lost all power was able to roll into a a...
Dec 4, 2025ENGINEThis concerns a 2020 GMC Yukon XL Denali motor (6.2L gas) 118,000 miles. Regular maintenance perfo...
Oct 8, 2025ENGINEWe have owned the car for five years. We bought it new in 2020. Now, the engine has completely faile...
Oct 3, 2025ENGINEKnocking noise from engine-no check engine light initially. Next time it was started knocking was s...
Sep 25, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDriving today and car started rattling and pouring transmission fluid on the way home today. Barely ...
Sep 9, 2025ENGINEComplete Engine Failure at 83,986 miles and no prior signs that it was defective. Had GM initially l...
Aug 25, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM[XXX] [XXX] Phone: [XXX] Email: [XXX] [Date] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Off...
May 24, 2025ENGINEThe vehicle suddenly stopped working while driving with my family of 5 in the vehicle. There was no ...
Apr 25, 2025ENGINEI was driving 75 MPH on the interstate passing a semi. The Yukon did not respond to pedal pressure ...
Apr 17, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2020 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,...
Apr 9, 2025ENGINEVehicle suddenly lost power without warning or engine light coming on. Vehicle was inspected and fou...
Dec 24, 2024ENGINEEngine failure had to replace the motor.
Oct 10, 2024ENGINELifters broke and destroyed the camshaft at 99,000 miles. Total repair cost $8,200.
May 13, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2020 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximate...
Apr 30, 2024ENGINE,POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2020 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle lost motive ...

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