2006 GMC Yukon Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,302miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2006 GMC Yukon, 7% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,302 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.
“My vehicle was in motion driving on the freeway at 70 MPH when all of the sudden my car lost power to 30 MPH all the way down to 5 MPH.I pressed on the accelerator trying to gain speed without success the car did not accelerate more than 30 MPH, no matter how much I pressed on the accelerator. When I looked down at the dashboard I saw two warning lights go off stability sys disabled followed by reduced engine power luckily I was able to move to safety. The road was dry and no bumps to disable stability. …”
NHTSA complaint #11044329, filed 2017-11, 156,000 miles“In december 2010 the camshaft in the 5.3l GM engine reportedly delaminated causing one or more lifters to gall and fail requiring a new engine. I purchased a factory 5.3l engine from a GM dealer and had that installed by a certified mechanic with the assurance of a 3 year 100,000 mile warranty. 28 august my wife told me the engine was noisy. On starting the engine it was obvious that oil was not pumping through the lifters. I took the truck to the dealer on the 29th for diagnosis. On 30 august they concluded that the engine needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10543550, filed 2013-09, 164,603 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service 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 or…
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10178949Jul 28, 2020This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This 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…
- 10173416Feb 28, 2020This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services (including Flushing Services and Additives) and the Proper use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10173398Feb 28, 2020This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 77% |
| 2025 | 38 | 67% |
| 2024 | 74 | 70% |
| 2023 | 160 | 65% |
| 2022 | 112 | 61% |
| 2021 | 189 | 55% |
| 2020 | 12 | 32% |
| 2019 | 28 | 51% |
| 2018 | 27 | 39% |
| 2017 | 33 | 17% |
| 2016 | 34 | 13% |
| 2015 | 33 | 6% |
| 2014 | 8 | 14% |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 13 | 8% |
| 2010 | 8 | 8% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 | 23 | 5% |
| 2006 | 2 | 7% |
| 2005 | 7 | 8% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 GMC Yukon
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 GMC Yukon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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