Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 GMC Yukon has 139 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
139
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 29, 2026
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | ENGINE | engine failure causing vehicle to be unsafe to drive. our vehicle was not included in the L-87 loss ... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | ENGINE | Took my vehicle in for general maintenance upkeep (oil change, tire rotation, vehicle inspection) an... |
| May 31, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately driving 45 MP... |
| May 27, 2026 | ENGINE | On May 27, 2026, I was on my way home from work when I went to accelerate the vehicle and all the su... |
| May 21, 2026 | ENGINE | I am filing a complaint regarding my 2021 GMC Yukon due to a serious engine failure involving the ca... |
| May 17, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving in the left lane on [XXX] , a 4 lane interstate just outside of Cleveland when i lost ... |
| May 11, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2021 GMC Yukon AT4 with a 5.3L engine failed as I was driving down a highway going to my child's ... |
| May 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Vehicle had lifter failure. This could’ve have caused a devastating accident to myself or family whi... |
| May 5, 2026 | ENGINE | Motor started knocking My safety and my family safety was put at risk because we were driving down t... |
| May 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine is misfiring. Took it into local mechanic who mentioned he has seen many similar issues and ... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | ENGINE | I was driving on the highway, I-55 N just north of Bloomington. I was on cruise control and was comi... |
| Apr 12, 2026 | ENGINE | While operating my 2021 GMC Yukon AT4, my vehicle suddenly developed a popping noise, the check engi... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Lifter failure. |
| Apr 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Hello, I was driving on the highway with my family and my engine had a sudden loss of power. I only... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | ENGINE | ngine seized (according to GMC dealership service department). I was driving 75mph down the highway ... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehi... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact's daughter owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. While the owner was driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine shut down in 2022 due to faulty lifters. Repairs were made. Same problem again in 2026. |
| Mar 1, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the vehicle had a rough idle. There was a... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | ENGINE | My vehicle started making a weird noise and when I took it to the shop, they told me my crankshaft h... |