2022 GMC Yukon XL · symptom sheet
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing
- 81owner reports
- 49,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
123 of the 168 complaints on this car are about the engine. 81 of those describe engine failure, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2022 Yukon XL.
Tick what matches of 81 reports
Engine failure on other Yukon XL years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2026.
What this problem usually is
These are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (80 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2022 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
All 4 recalls on the 2022 GMC Yukon XL, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Yukon XL
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy. Open.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy. Closed aug 20, 2026.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Open.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Closed oct 23, 2025, led to recall 25V-274.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 42,000 and 60,000 miles, from the 26 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 3 service bulletins or notices for the 2022 GMC Yukon XL that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where the connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.
This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.
What owners wrote
“I own a 2022 yukon the motor was recalled and was replaced at approximately 30,000 miles. Gm had my vehicle for over a month in 2025. Now I have 36,000 miles on my yukon and my 2nd brand new engine has exploded and is currently being replace.”
Filed Sep 28, 2026 · 30,000 miles
“The 6.2 l98 engine has seized in my 2022 GMC Yukon XL Denali with under 50k miles. It has been sitting at a dealership waiting for a new engine sense February 13th 2025. It is still unknown to me when I will be getting a replacement engine.”
Filed Apr 1, 2025 · 50,000 miles
“Driving on a highway at 75 mph when car had multiple error messages popping up in screen (switching too fast to read) when the car made a loud noise & started to decrease speed. Nothing worked. Pulled off to side of road & car would not restart. Currently in the shop awaiting a new engine.”
Filed Jan 30, 2025
“My engine seized twice within one year span. Both time on a highway without any warning. The engine is on the back order and the dealer has no estimate of the replacement part arrival. I have no vehicle and they have absolutely no remedy right now”
Filed Jan 23, 2025
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 81 reports involved a crash and 4 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 51 reports