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GMC Yukon XL 2021 Engine Problems

162 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2021 GMC Yukon XL - 70% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage162 complaints

162 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

25V274000Reported April 24, 2025 - 597,571 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on April 24, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 597,571 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train49Fuel and Propulsion System34Electrical System14Driver Assistance and Stability Systems11Unknown Or Other7Vehicle Speed Control7
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.