NHTSA Complaint #11661064 — 2021 GMC YUKON XL FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11661064
Vehicle	2021 GMC YUKON XL
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 13, 2025
Date Filed	May 14, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AR

Consumer Description

Noticeable ticking from the motor, loss of power while driving and smoking. Took to dealership to for repairs. Lifters replaced on one side, within 30 miles after leaving dealership vehicle lost power and would not crank. Per dealership same issue with spun bearing and crankshaft. New lifters and crankshaft placed. While driving 3 weeks later vehicle shifted into neutral and lost power and hand to coast to side of the road. Replace battery and still would not crank, had to be jumped off and able to drive home. 3 codes were retrieved from reader.

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