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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1GKS2JKL2MR••••••2021 Gmc YUKON XL
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2021 Gmc YUKON XL build (11 vs 4).
11on this build
196on the model
51builds in total
Most reportedEngine 7Engine And Engine Cooling 2Forward Collision Avoidance 1Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineSep 2025
The engine has a knocking noise. Very noticeable. Started around 3 weeks ago and has done it on multiple occasions
Power TrainAug 2025
The Yukon has stopped while driving twice. The check engine light came on, the dealership says there is an oil problem and the oil pump is bad along with bad lifters. There is wear to the motor as well
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2025
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a routine oil change. While driving, the oil low light illuminated. The vehicle was burning an excessive amount of oil. The local dealer was contacted again, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2025
The blinker randomly stops alerting. The blinker will still flash but the audio will cut off and stop working randomly. I have brought this to my local GMC dealer, whom I bought the car from, twice now with no resolution. The service department can’t figure out what is causing…
SuspensionFeb 2025
Subject: Formal Complaint – Engine Failure in 2021 GMC Yukon Denali XL VIN: [XXX] Defect Number (GM): [XXX] GM Case Numbers: [XXX] / [XXX] / [XXX] Dear NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, I am writing to formally report a critical mechanical failure in my 2021 GMC Yukon…
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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 1GKS2JKL2MR277464 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.