2021 GMC Yukon XL Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 198 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 GMC Yukon XL overview page.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to…”NHTSA complaint 11668716 — filed 06/23/2025
“The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while his wife was driving 25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11668114 — filed 06/20/2025
“The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving approximately 45â50 MPH, the engine was making an abnormal sound. The contact…”NHTSA complaint 11666126 — filed 06/10/2025
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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 GMC Yukon XL have engine and engine cooling problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2021 GMC Yukon XL: 20 of 198 complaints on file (10.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 GMC Yukon XL have in total?
198 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
