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I perform all maintenance on my vehicles, I have previously been a ASE Certified Master Technician, so I know engines and vehicles very well. Vehicle is outside of current engine recall window due to the engine build date being July 15, 2024. Engine was over maintained, oil and oil filter changed 6 times in 17,732 miles, first oil and filter change performed at 544 miles, when 5W30 oil was put in engine, installed a magnetic drain plug and installed Filter Mags on oil filter. Ran 5W30 oil for 2 oil changes, then moved to 0W40 oil. Oil analysis performed for each oil change. Results were looking acceptable up until the next to last oil change at 13,801 miles. Changed engine oil and filter on 6/12/2026 @17,732 miles. Found a heavy build up of metal particles on the magnetic drain plug and when oil filter was cut open there was a heavy build up of metal particles where the Filter Mags were located and the filter element had fine metal particles in entire engine oil filter element. The engine has made no noise and is still running, but based on the evidence the engine is currently failing and if I would have continued to drive it, the engine would likely lock up on the highway. CLEARLY GM DID NOT solve the crankshaft problem July 1, 2024 and CLEARLY using a higher viscosity oil like 0W40 will not keep these engines from failing. If I would have continued to drive the vehicle and if I would have not changed oil and found metal in the oil, this engine would have absolutely failed on the highway. This vehicle has over 80% highway use.

GMC YUKON XL 2024 ENGINE

We're in the waiting period for our 3rd engine. 1st engine failure, while driving on interstate at 70+ MPH, engine stopped running, causing a very unsafe condition for family and surrounding vehicles.  Engine failure 2 days later, towed to dealership for inspection, replacement engine was installed ~4 weeks later. 2nd engine failure, while driving on interstate at 75+ MPH, engine seemed underpowered and would rev upwards of 6000+RPMs, not exactly unsafe, but not usual operating conditions either.   Returned to dealer, upon inspection, total engine replacement was recommended.

2024 Engine failed while moving at 70mph out of state.  De-accelerated rapid as I was changing lanes and was almost hit by two vehicles.  Once of the interstate, I made it to the shoulder of an exit ramp that was a blind spot. Cars exiting to this ramp almost always had to veer to keep from hitting me.  I purchased this vehicle in October 2024, never knew anything about a recall, was never disclosed to me about recalls.  To this day, if I enter my VIN, there is no recall and I have never received any communication stating this vehicle was on recall.  I complained to the dealer twice about unusual noise from vehicle, which they dismissed.  I took it back to the dealer because my oil light indicated I was "low", this oil is too low, my concern was a leak.  Took into GMC dealer, they stated we did not see any leak.  Now this.  Problem, GA law states in order to qualify for buyback, 24,000 miles or under 2 years.  Well, I have 24,986...this automatically disqualifies me.  SMH The options I was given are all a NO WIN for me!  I was almost killed on the interstate, not to mention the level of stress and issues this car nightmare has caused me.  $100k vehicle and I still owe 87K

Purchase this Vehicle November 1st 2025 as a GM certified used vehicle. Had several issues with the camera system including the backup camera. Would go offline and not be usable for days. Vehicle went back to shop several times for this with no resolution. Now February 18th 2026 at approximately 630PM EST  (after sunset) on the way into work traveling on the highway the engine lost power and engine shutdown.  Vehicle shifted into neutral with the indication to press the start button in order to shift into Drive. This cause all of the lights to shutdown when it tried to start the engine. I was barely able to pull this over to the shoulder before I lost forward motion. Narrow shoulder. Tried to restart again with the same results. Call towing company. They attempted to jump start vehicle. Same results. All power shutdown. Truck was loaded onto flatbed and towed to dealership. Dealership states bad battery. Got authorization to replace battery from the dealer in which I purchased the truck. hey attempted to start and then it burned out the main fuse. They determined that the engine had seized and they were going to replace the engine. I looked up to find that GM had performed the engine oil replacement procedure in June of 2025. This vehicle is listed in the "recall" for defective L87 engines. Clearly changing the oil had no effect to remedy the issue. I have no faith that the new engine will not fail the same way this one did.

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH on the highway and attempting to accelerate around a possible drunk driver traveling on the roadway, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The driver was able to pull over safely. There were no warning lights illuminated.  The contact called 911 and called for Roadside Assistance, and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with an engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

GMC YUKON XL 2024 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2024 GMC Yukon XL 4WD — vehicle data sourced from FuelEconomy.gov.

The 2024 GMC Yukon XL 4WD offers robust capability with its 6.2L V8 engine, delivering 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. This spacious SUV is built for the road, boasting a 10-speed automatic transmission and a 4-wheel drive system for confident performance.

	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026
Price	—	—	$60,700	$63,300–$86,300	—	—
Engine Capacity	5.3L	6.2L	5.3L	6.2L	3L	3L
Fuel Type	Regular	Premium	Regular	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Transmission	Automatic 10-spd	Automatic 10-spd	Automatic 10-spd	10 speed automatic	Automatic 10-spd	Automatic 10-spd
Body Type	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	SUV	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

GMC Yukon XL 4WD (2024) Specifications