2023 GMC Yukon engine problems
137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 GMC Yukon — 65% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2023 Yukon with 6.2; was "tested" at a local dealership in November 2025. Engine passed. Was given oil change with new oil/oil cap. In June of 2026, engine seized despite passing test in November & running the new oil since then.”
filed Jul 23, 2026
“The engine tries to die when in park. While stopped at a red light, it died and stated conditions not met to shift. Had to hit park button then restart it. This has happened 4 times. With & without auto start feature on”
filed Jul 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that…Campaign 25V274000 · Apr 24, 2025
Engine problems in other Yukon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon | 13 | 62% |
| 2025 Yukon | 31 | 63% |
| 2024 Yukon | 58 | 66% |
| 2022 Yukon | 95 | 58% |
| 2021 Yukon | 158 | 53% |
| 2020 Yukon | 10 | 29% |
| 2019 Yukon | 27 | 51% |
| 2018 Yukon | 27 | 39% |
| 2017 Yukon | 33 | 17% |
| 2016 Yukon | 33 | 12% |
| 2015 Yukon | 32 | 6% |
| 2014 Yukon | 8 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 GMC Yukon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.