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1GKS2DKL1MR••••••2021 Gmc YUKON
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2021 Gmc YUKON build (19 vs 6).
19on this build
328on the model
59builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 13Engine And Engine Cooling 3Forward Collision Avoidance 2Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashFeb 2025
The contact owned a 2021 GMC Denali. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering. The vehicle failed to turn and crashed into a tree. There were no reported injuries. There were no warning lights. The contact stated that the…
EngineAug 2026
The vehicle was driving down the highway when the oil pressure instantly dropped. 2021 Yukon’s safety system advised pulling over immediately, engine warning light appeared, and vehicle turned off. No prior indications of an issue. It would not restart and was towed to mechanic.…
Engine And Engine CoolingJul 2026
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a misfire coming from the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally before the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The traction control light and other unknown…
Power TrainMar 2025
The engine needs replaced and GM doesn't have any engines or know when we will get any engines. Evidently this affects numerous 6.2 liter engines that GM made from 2021-2024
Forward Collision AvoidanceSep 2022
I had just left the house driving through my neighborhood at about 35 MPH when for no reason the emergency braking engaged. The road was deserted, no other vehicles, pedestrians, dogs or objects in roadway. There was a momentary red dash alert, but I didn't have time to read it
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GKS2DKL1MR362992 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.