2022 GMC Yukon XL · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 51owner reports
- 49,465median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 12, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
152 of the 168 complaints on this car are about the engine. 51 of those describe stalling. Only engine failure is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 51 reports
Stalling 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
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (12 reports) and the battery (5 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the engine cover the 2022 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
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.
Overheated fuel pump wiring. Closed aug 2, 2005, led to recall 05V-155.
Overheated fuel pump wiring. Closed sep 9, 2004, led to recall 05V-155.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 37,500 and 66,000 miles, from the 16 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 11 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.
This service bulletin advises the technician to check if the transmission cooler lines are twisted to correct customer concerns of Harsh Shift, Shudder, Surge, Stall, Transmission Overheating and/or High Transmission Fluid Temperature.
This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the FPDCM if found to cause customers concerns of Crank No Start, Stalling, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated – DTC P023F or P129F Set.
This service bulletin provides repair information for Engine Wire Harness Chafing to correct customer concerns of IPC Gauges Sweep, IPC Warning Message, SES/Check Engine/MIL, No Start/ No Crank, Runs Rough, Stalls, Reduced Engine Power, Various DTCs.
This bulletin provides a procedure to replace the FPDCM if found to cause customers concerns of Crank No Start, Stalling, Loss of Power, Fuel Gauge Inoperative/Erratic, MIL Illuminated - DTC P023F and/or P129F Set.
7 more on the 2022 GMC Yukon XL page.
What owners wrote
“My car lost all power on a bridge and started jerking me forwards and backwards. High RPMS and eventually lost reverse. Code number p0777. Seems aligned with the newest transmission recall, but my vin is not listed.”
Filed Apr 9, 2026
“GMC refusing to provide new engine and repair. GM sent letter with no date for repair. GM will not provide alternate transportation. GM states engine failure could cause loss of power resulting in an accident but will not provide alternate transportation.”
Filed Jun 26, 2025
“Engine failure without any notice, loss of power, engine making extreme lifter noises”
Filed Apr 10, 2025
“While driving the vehicle shut down and never would restart. It was taken to a GMC dealer and currently on a waitlist for a new engine. The wait period I was given is approximately 4 months as I was told the engine is on back order.”
Filed Mar 8, 2025
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 51 reports involved a crash. 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 failure, knocking or rod bearing 81 reports