NHTSA Complaint #11710038 — 2021 GMC YUKON

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11710038
Vehicle	2021 GMC YUKON
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 9, 2026
Date Filed	January 9, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

I was driving down the highway at normal speeds under normal conditions and the engine light came on and started flashing. By the time I could find a safe place to pull over I heard the engine knocking. Left my wife, two young kids and myself stuck in the middle of the road with traffic coming. Managed to get it out of the road before going to get my truck and trailer to tow it home. I assume this is due to the L87 recall but mine was built in 01/21 and the recall is said to cover 03/21 and up. We don’t really know what to do at this point being its my wife and kids only way to work and school.

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