2019 Gmc YUKON XL

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2019 Gmc YUKON XL has 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (44% of all complaints), specifically: unintended surge of acceleration. will happen randomly about once a week when under slight acceleration. it feels like the accelerator goes full throttle for one second, causing a huge surge of acceleration, almost plowing into the car in front of us multiple times. the last time it happened whil.

6 crash reports 9 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

35 complaints

44%

• UNINTENDED SURGE OF ACCELERATION. WILL HAPPEN RANDOMLY ABOUT ONCE A WEEK WHEN UNDER SLIGHT ACCELERATION. IT FEELS LIKE THE ACCELERATOR GOES FULL THROTTLE FOR ONE SECOND, CAUSING A HUGE SURGE OF ACCELERATION, ALMOST PLOWING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF US MULTIPLE TIMES. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WHIL
• This car had catastrophic engine failure due to the lifters, push rods and camshaft. This car make and model and engine type is notorious for these specific parts to malfunction. This could have left myself and my children stranded on the interstate. The vehicle has been inspected by a certified mas
• I have 98,000 on my Yukon XL Denali and I have a crack in the piston block as I was told by the dealer. I have an Endurance Car Warranty on the vehicle and the vehicle has been at the dealers since [XXX]. The warranty company is giving the dealer the run around where they have torn down the motor al

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“UNINTENDED SURGE OF ACCELERATION. WILL HAPPEN RANDOMLY ABOUT ONCE A WEEK WHEN UNDER SLIGHT ACCELERATION. IT FEELS LIKE THE ACCELERATOR GOES FULL THROTTLE FOR ONE SECOND, CAUSING A HUGE SURGE OF ACCELERATION, ALMOST PLOWING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF US MULTIPLE TIMES. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WHIL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

13 complaints

16%

• UNINTENDED SURGE OF ACCELERATION. WILL HAPPEN RANDOMLY ABOUT ONCE A WEEK WHEN UNDER SLIGHT ACCELERATION. IT FEELS LIKE THE ACCELERATOR GOES FULL THROTTLE FOR ONE SECOND, CAUSING A HUGE SURGE OF ACCELERATION, ALMOST PLOWING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF US MULTIPLE TIMES. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WHIL
• The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and then later restarting the vehicle, it was discovered that the transmission would not shift into reverse(R) or drive(D). The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet de
• I actually own two GMC's one is a 2018 GMC sierra and this vehicle and they both have transmission problems. This vehicle has 100,000 miles on it and the transmission is gone, you want to charge 70,0000.00 for a vehicle that has a sup par transmission and to replace it cost over 6000.00. The sad t

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

6 complaints

• Keep getting a persistent message on screen saying “Service trailer brake system” very dangerous almost wreck when it keeps prompting
• Service Trailer Brake System keeps coming on while driving. Dealership says nothing wrong although they replaced fuse. Still happening. Only thing that seems to work is pulling off road and restarting vehicle. That is only a,temporary "fix". Comes back a few days later. This is a safety issue
• it's been a known fact and on social media there has been many complaints, why is there nothing being done. this vehichle has a water or moisture problem which goes to the electric connectors and makes the vehichle go in to derate mode and only code it throws is peddle position sensor. which I have

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Keep getting a persistent message on screen saying “Service trailer brake system” very dangerous almost wreck when it keeps prompting”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

5 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE BRAKES LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE WAS POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE POLICE WERE CALLED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS
• I WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT ON OHIO TURNPIKE WITH MY FAMILY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRUCK TIRES STARTED TO FEEL WEIRD. I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN A LITTLE BY PUMPING MY BREAKS, BUT THE WHEEL GAVE A SHARP PULL TO THE LEFT FOR NO REASON. I WAS TRAVELING APPROX 60-70 MPH WHEN I FELT A STRONG PULL TO THE LEFT H
• I purchased this vehicle, new. I have never towed anything with this vehicle. Yet, the "SERVICE Trailer Brake System" warning has been flashing, endlessly for two days. The chime is distracting when it comes to driving and/or hearing emergency sirens, should they be nearby. I have not taken it i

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE BRAKES LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE WAS POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE POLICE WERE CALLED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

5 complaints

• USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF STARTING THE CAR. WHILE IN GEAR AND CREATING FORWARD OR IN REVERSE, THE CAR SURGES AT A HIGH RPM ALL BY ITSELF, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. IT HAPPENS REGULARLY (ABOUT 2 TIMES A WEEK) BUT PROBLEM CANNOT BE RECREATED IN DEMAND. THE CAR HAS THE 6.2L MOTOR AND
• UNINTENDED SURGE OF ACCELERATION. WILL HAPPEN RANDOMLY ABOUT ONCE A WEEK WHEN UNDER SLIGHT ACCELERATION. IT FEELS LIKE THE ACCELERATOR GOES FULL THROTTLE FOR ONE SECOND, CAUSING A HUGE SURGE OF ACCELERATION, ALMOST PLOWING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF US MULTIPLE TIMES. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WHIL
• Driving down the interstate and engine gave out, started shaking, and started losing speed. No warning, in the middle of the night with two young kids in the car. Sat on the side of the highway in the pitch dark. 2 days later truck was towed but the GMC had no one to look at it. Had it towed again a

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF STARTING THE CAR. WHILE IN GEAR AND CREATING FORWARD OR IN REVERSE, THE CAR SURGES AT A HIGH RPM ALL BY ITSELF, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. IT HAPPENS REGULARLY (ABOUT 2 TIMES A WEEK) BUT PROBLEM CANNOT BE RECREATED IN DEMAND. THE CAR HAS THE 6.2L MOTOR AND ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 79 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: UNINTENDED SURGE OF ACCELERATION. WILL HAPPEN RANDOMLY ABOUT ONCE A WEEK WHEN UNDER SLIGHT ACCELERATION. IT FEELS LIKE THE ACCELERATOR GOES FULL THROTTLE FOR ONE SECOND, CAUSING A HUGE SURGE OF ACCELERATION, ALMOST PLOWING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF US MULTIPLE TIMES. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WHIL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: UNINTENDED SURGE OF ACCELERATION. WILL HAPPEN RANDOMLY ABOUT ONCE A WEEK WHEN UNDER SLIGHT ACCELERATION. IT FEELS LIKE THE ACCELERATOR GOES FULL THROTTLE FOR ONE SECOND, CAUSING A HUGE SURGE OF ACCELERATION, ALMOST PLOWING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF US MULTIPLE TIMES. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WHIL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Keep getting a persistent message on screen saying “Service trailer brake system” very dangerous almost wreck when it keeps prompting
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE BRAKES LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE WAS POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE POLICE WERE CALLED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)