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2022 GMC Yukon Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
7%of 185 total for the year
Median mileage
46,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2022 GMC Yukon, 7% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 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 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the engine had seized, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11658148, filed 2025-05, 44,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal knocking and ticking sound emanated from the engine before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with total engine failure, requiring replacement. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that the current engine was a replacement engine from a previous failure, which was tested prior to installation but also failed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11748699, filed 2026-07, 45,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly entered LIMP mode, the speed was reduced, and the vehicle failed to exceed 55 MPH. The Check Engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that an emission system failure had occurred, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11743538, filed 2026-06, 11,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed and was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, at start-up there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11763457, filed 2026-09, 50,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a dripping sound coming from the vehicle, and the low oil warning light was illuminated. The low oil warning light was illuminated approximately every 1,500 miles after an oil change. After each oil change, the level on the oil dipstick was low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where an oil consumption test was performed. The mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was consuming approximately 25 percent of the engine oil. …”

NHTSA complaint #11715224, filed 2026-02, 87,000 miles

Related recalls

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20241211%
2023146%
2022137%
2021329%
202013%
201912%
201811%
201711%
201510%
201311%
201212%
201111%
200922%
200821%
2007113%
200614%
200522%
200453%
2003126%
200253%
200195%
200021%
1999126%
199834%
199775%
1996913%
199533%
199316%

Other parts of the 2022 GMC Yukon

Engine
112 complaints
Electrical system
32 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
29 complaints
Fuel system
17 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Lane departure
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 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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