2023 GMC Yukon XL Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 226 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,974miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2023 GMC Yukon XL, 5% of the 226 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,974 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 2023 GMC Yukon. The contact received notice of NHTSA ID Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, he and his wife observed noises emanating from the engine compartment. On another occasion while driving and coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled, and a transmission unable to shift message appeared. The gear selector was placed in park (P), and the vehicle was restarted, after which it drove normally. …”
NHTSA complaint #11683646, filed 2025-08, 18,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a blown engine and the vehicle lost automotive power. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 40 MPH while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the valve lifter bank was destroyed. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. …”
NHTSA complaint #11675972, filed 2025-07, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that after refueling and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle started shake and vibrate abnormally. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). …”
NHTSA complaint #11659277, filed 2025-05, 62,974 miles“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing oil, and the engine was running rough. There was an abnormal burning odor after driving the vehicle. The vehicle received an oil change; however, two weeks later, the oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was determined the oil level was approximately 2 quarts low, and another oil change was performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11727406, filed 2026-03, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on the highway, the contact heard an abnormal squeaky sound coming from the engine. The contact pulled to the side of the road, and the engine seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact related the failure to the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11669459, filed 2025-06, 44,000 milesRelated recalls
- 25V274000Apr 24, 2025General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500…Covers: GMC Yukon XL 2021–2024, Chevrolet Tahoe 2021–2024, GMC Yukon 2021–2024 +5 more
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 2023 GMC Yukon XL
154 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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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