2010 GMC Yukon XL Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,538miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2010 GMC Yukon XL, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,538 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the reduced engine power alert popped up and the engine had no power. The car started to jump. Along with the reduced engine power alert there was also a stabilitrak indicator light that also came on. We pulled over and shut the engine off waited a few minutes and restarted it. On tuesday 10/12 the same thing happened again while driving. Thankfully, we were on our street and got it back to the driveway without any incidents.”
NHTSA complaint #10551894, filed 2013-11, 51,000 miles“Warning messages says engine speed reduced, stabilitrak system off. Unable to pick up speed, engine warning light on. Vehicle is shaking while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11408487, filed 2021-04, 119,538 miles“2010 Yukon Xl slt 4wd with 5.3l v8 at 122,000 mi. The vehicle was in motion traveling at approximately 55 MPH on highway. Check engine light illuminated, then check stabilitrack, then engine power reduced.”
NHTSA complaint #10966130, filed 2017-03, 122,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11008906Aug 19, 2024This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 65% |
| 2025 | 17 | 61% |
| 2024 | 56 | 75% |
| 2023 | 154 | 68% |
| 2022 | 114 | 66% |
| 2021 | 141 | 61% |
| 2020 | 24 | 51% |
| 2019 | 34 | 50% |
| 2018 | 16 | 29% |
| 2017 | 26 | 18% |
| 2016 | 27 | 13% |
| 2015 | 26 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 15% |
| 2011 | 3 | 6% |
| 2010 | 3 | 11% |
| 2009 | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 10% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2005 | 7 | 17% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 GMC Yukon XL
15 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 GMC Yukon XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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