2025 GMC Yukon engine problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2025 GMC Yukon — 63% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“GM performed a vehicle wide Over the Air reprogramming of the modules incorporated in the VIP/Global B electronics platform in April, 2026. Following that my vehicle became totally dead. Key fob would not unlock the vehicle. Had to use the metal key, open the drivers door. Opened the door, nothing…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“My engine completely failed on March 19, 2026 and it is currently at Sterling GMC in Bryan Texas waiting for a backorder engine as it needs to be completely replaced”
filed Apr 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Yukon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon | 13 | 62% |
| 2024 Yukon | 58 | 66% |
| 2023 Yukon | 137 | 65% |
| 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 2025 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.