2013 GMC Yukon Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 9%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine of the 2013 GMC Yukon, 9% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Was driving down the road going about 45 MPH and vehicle felt like it lost power then it completely shut off. Had only gone about 3 miles when it happened. Was able to get to the shoulder and restart vehicle to drive back home. There were no warning lights or anything. It did seem like the engine was revving itself for a few seconds when I restarted it. Then it seemed normal and I was able to drive the approximate 3 miles back without any issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11311433, filed 2020-02, 127,000 miles“I was driving on the interstate about 70mph and the car started sputtering and traction control lights came on and I thought the car was going to stall and cause an accident. I was able to pull off on to the shoulder and look under the hood. I thought it was a bad sparkplug or something. I hooked up a obd reader and got code p0306. Got it towed to firestone and they did diagnostics. They said it was a failed lifter, a known problem with GM vehicles. The ticking noise that it was making was from the failed lifter. I am hoping the camshaft is not damaged either.”
NHTSA complaint #11350731, filed 2020-08, 167,238 miles“At 148000 miles going 35 MPH cylinder 4 active fuel management lifter collapsed. I looked this up on the internet and this is subject of several technical service bulletins. This is a defect, this engine has received all regular maintenance and repairs at the dealership, never towed, and never off road with no modifications. This is about a $3000 repair just for the affected bank of lifters, $4200 to do both banks of lifters. This is unheard of in any other vehicle. Gm knows this is a failure of this system and has done nothing but issue bulletins for its consumers.”
NHTSA complaint #11362579, filed 2020-10, 148,000 miles“I call this a Panic breaking defect I have experienced this on two different GMC vehicles manufactured 14 years apart. The first was a 1999 GMC suburban with mechanically operated throttle control. The second was my present GMC Yukon XL Denali with electronic throttle control. The defect: The close proximity of the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal makes it possible to have the right foot on both pedals at the same time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11494401, filed 2022-11“Monday 5th 2022, (2pm)I was driving with the AC on high as I had just left the mall. The interior was hot. As I left the mall and came to a stop light...the car would rev at stop, and continue to do so until the light changed. I had the oil and transmission fluid changed at 135000. It is currently at 138000. I turned off the AC because it did not seem to work (to cool the car down) and rolled the windows down and open the sun roof. Tuesday 6th, I was leaving the store (4pm) and again I turned the AC on and approached a stop light. …”
NHTSA complaint #11483232, filed 2022-09Related service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This 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…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010490Oct 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
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 | 190 | 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 2013 GMC Yukon
52 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 GMC Yukon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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