GMC Yukon and Yukon XL 6.2L Engine Failure: Lemon-Law Options
If the 6.2L L87 V8 in your GMC Yukon or Yukon XL failed or keeps having problems after the recall inspection, oil change, or engine replacement, the recall work counts as a repair attempt and you may have a lemon-law or Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act claim. The recall does not waive those rights. A 2025 or 2026 Yukon with an engine failure may have a claim with or without a recall. In the recall or out of it, we help GM 6.2L L87 owners nationwide under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
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GM's recall report lists 82,841 Yukon and 60,926 Yukon XL SUVs with L87 engines built between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024, which together make the Yukon family one of the largest groups in the recall. NHTSA's investigation covers every 2021 to 2026 Yukon and Yukon XL with the L87.
| Model | Recall 25V274 model years | NHTSA investigation EA26005 model years |
|---|---|---|
| GMC Yukon | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (82,841 vehicles in recall 25V274) | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (60,926 vehicles in recall 25V274) | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
- GMC Yukon: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (recall 25V274); 2025, 2026 (under NHTSA investigation EA26005)
- GMC Yukon XL: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (recall 25V274); 2025, 2026 (under NHTSA investigation EA26005)
Only the 6.2L L87 is included. Yukon and Yukon XL models with the 5.3L V8 or the 3.0L diesel are not part of the recall or the investigation.
What the recall and the NHTSA investigation say about the Yukon and Yukon XL
The Yukon and Yukon XL get the same remedy as every other recalled L87: inspection, then dexos 0W-40 oil, a new filter, a new oil fill cap, and an owner's manual insert, or a replacement engine for engines that fail inspection. NHTSA's EA26005, opened August 20, 2026, looks at failures after that remedy and at L87 engines built after the recall window, including 2025 and 2026 Yukon models.
Yukon Denali and long-distance driving
Many 6.2L Yukon owners drive long highway miles, often with a trailer or a full cabin. That is exactly where a sudden loss of propulsion is most dangerous, and where a failure far from home means towing bills, hotels, and rentals. Keep every one of those receipts: under MMWA, incidental and consequential costs from a warranty breach can be part of the claim, depending on the facts and the warranty terms. A higher-trim Yukon Denali also means a larger loss-in-value number if the SUV now carries an engine-failure history.
Is my 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 Yukon or Yukon XL 6.2L covered?
A 2021 Yukon 6.2L, 2022 Yukon XL 6.2L, 2023 Yukon 6.2L, or 2024 Yukon XL 6.2L is in recall 25V274 if its L87 was built between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. A 2025 Yukon 6.2L, 2025 Yukon XL 6.2L, 2026 Yukon 6.2L, or 2026 Yukon XL 6.2L is not recalled as of September 25, 2026, but it is within EA26005's scope and likely still under factory warranty. Run the VIN to be sure.
What to do if your Yukon and Yukon XL engine fails after the recall
- Stop driving if the engine knocks, bangs, loses power, or shows a low oil pressure warning, and have it towed to a GM dealer.
- Get a repair order for every visit showing the date, mileage, your symptom description, and the recall number.
- Keep your oil change and maintenance records and every towing and rental receipt.
- Log each visit in our repair attempt log and check open recalls with our recall lookup tool.
- Do not sign a release or goodwill agreement until a lawyer has read it.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Yukon and Yukon XL both in the recall?
Yes. GM's recall report lists them separately, 82,841 Yukon and 60,926 Yukon XL, with the same L87 engine and the same remedy.
Can I recover towing and hotel costs after my Yukon's engine failed on a trip?
Possibly. Depending on the facts and the warranty terms, incidental and consequential costs can be part of a warranty claim. Keep every receipt.
My Yukon passed the recall inspection. Am I in the clear?
Not necessarily. NHTSA opened EA26005 after 499 complaints of engine failure after the remedy, most of them after the oil change. Watch for knocking, power loss, or a check engine light, and get any symptom documented.
Do I have to use GM's arbitration program first?
Some state lemon laws require it and many do not. Under MMWA, you only have to use an informal dispute program first if your written warranty sets up one that meets federal rules. We tell you what applies in your state.
For the full picture across every GM model, read our main guide: GM 6.2L L87 engine recall: is your truck a lemon? For GMC claims generally, see our GMC lemon law page.
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