2015 GMC Yukon Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 6%of 529 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,407miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the engine of the 2015 GMC Yukon, 6% of the 529 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,407 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Yukon has a leaking radiator which is a known defect not just in yukons, but also in tahoes, silverados, suburbans and other vehicles. Gm refuses to cover the repair for all trucks, only certain ones. I'm not sure what the criteria they are using is...but it is the same defect affecting all of the vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11330234, filed 2020-06, 62,000 miles“Car was parked in front of our house and combusted in the middle of the night while we were sleeping. Car was exploding and engulfed in flames...completely destroyed via fire and the worst damage was in the engine compartment. Cause of the fire is unknown although based on research sounds like NHTSA campaign #14v007000 or 14v152000. Fire department extinguished the fire and police were on the scene.”
NHTSA complaint #11286278, filed 2019-12, 72,800 miles“Engine shuts off, steering assist disappears and steering wheel is jerked out of my hand, stabilitrak warnings on dash, HVAC screen goes blank, chimes start going off. This occurred as I was pulling into a parking lot and I almost hit another car. The vehicle was moving at no more than 10mph.”
NHTSA complaint #11183932, filed 2019-03, 91,000 miles“I have a 2015 Yukon denali and I was driving 65 on the highway and the engine shut down completely. A warning message said engine power failure. I had 4 cars and an 18 wheeler behind me at the time. I managed to put the vehicle in neutral and coast to the side of the road onto a median. It was towed to the dealership where they started trying say it might have been bad gas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10711855, filed 2015-04, 22,500 miles“I am writing to notify you about a problem with the transmission in 2015 Gmc Yukon xl. Gm is aware of a problem. They issued an internal notice to dealers in february 2016. However, they have not notified to owners in the form of a recall. On several occasions, my vehicle jumped forward, while driving in the city, when it was stopped, in drive, with brake engaged. I reported transmission problems to my local dealer but they repeatedly ignored my concerns. They kept giving excuses that didn't make sense. …”
NHTSA complaint #10881513, filed 2016-06, 26,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11024330Sep 6, 2025This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer concerns of engine related shudder.
- 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…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 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.
- 11013070Jan 8, 2025This 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…
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 2015 GMC Yukon
269 complaintsBrakes
89 complaintsElectrical system
79 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
46 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology