2019 GMC Yukon XL Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 GMC Yukon XL, 9% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 - 55 MPH, and slowing down to approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine started knocking. The contact noticed that the engine was one quart of oil low after an oil change and driving less than 2,058 miles. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11722908, filed 2026-03, 62,008 miles“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there were abnormal loud sounds coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with crankshaft or lifters failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE25001 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer was contacted and provided an estimate for the repair because the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11676987, filed 2025-07, 106,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was cautiously driven to the residence and parked. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine active fuel management lifter in cylinder #1 had failed, and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. …”
NHTSA complaint #11767767, filed 2026-09, 117,200 miles“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was a misfire in the engine, with a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The contact was referred by the manufacturer to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance with having the VIN linked to NHTSA Action Number: PE25001 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 104,389.”
NHTSA complaint #11705415, filed 2025-12, 104,389 miles“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 68 MPH, the vehicle vibrated abnormally, with a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that lifter #7 had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that all the lifters were replaced. The contact stated that approximately 5 days later, on October 2, 2025, while reversing, there was a burning odor with black smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. …”
NHTSA complaint #11700259, filed 2025-11, 127,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10252125Mar 21, 2024This service bulletin advises the technician of possible coolant entering the areas of the engine, either through failed parts or defects in the castings, that may be the cause…
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10250503Feb 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10248705Dec 22, 2023This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct a condition of a Ticking Noise from the Engine.
- 10247192Dec 8, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 10245559Nov 16, 2023This service bulletin provides information to inform dealership personnel about Law Enforcement and Government vehicles that request to disable or enable content.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 9% |
| 2023 | 11 | 5% |
| 2022 | 14 | 8% |
| 2021 | 21 | 9% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 6 | 9% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 10% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2019 GMC Yukon XL
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 GMC Yukon XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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