2023 Yukon Denali 6.2L, Dead at 3600 miles

[NoYukonYet_1Jeep]

Picked her up from the dealer this morning. Had a nice little write up on our service ticket - engine appeared to be “starving for oil” - stuck out to me.
It was cylinders #5 & 6 piston rod bearings seized. Major internal engine failure.

Honestly never really occurred to me to check the dipstick on a brand new vehicle with 3600 miles on it, but who knows, maybe it was low on oil. Maybe a lesson for some other new Yukon owners out there.

As a side note GM did follow up and they are willing to offer a buyback option on this vehicle. Pretty much every person I’ve spoken to is telling me to get rid of it. With a 6-9 month wait still for new orders, I might float the idea of placing another order and then having GM buy this back when the next one arrives.

For now, she seems to be running well. Was happy to feel my 6.2L after driving the GMC terrain (1.5L) loaner the last 2.5 weeks.

 

[Boomer73]

Glad you got it back. Please keep us posted on how it’s working from time to time. I’m on week three and according to GM no closer to a new engine than I was on week one.

 

[AirJordan613]

Picked her up from the dealer this morning. Had a nice little write up on our service ticket - engine appeared to be “starving for oil” - stuck out to me.
It was cylinders #5 & 6 piston rod bearings seized. Major internal engine failure.

Honestly never really occurred to me to check the dipstick on a brand new vehicle with 3600 miles on it, but who knows, maybe it was low on oil. Maybe a lesson for some other new Yukon owners out there.

As a side note GM did follow up and they are willing to offer a buyback option on this vehicle. Pretty much every person I’ve spoken to is telling me to get rid of it. With a 6-9 month wait still for new orders, I might float the idea of placing another order and then having GM buy this back when the next one arrives.

For now, she seems to be running well. Was happy to feel my 6.2L after driving the GMC terrain (1.5L) loaner the last 2.5 weeks.

Any willingness from GM to offer a complimentary extended warranty on it? Your experience sounds incredibly frustrating. Usually V8 engines are a bright spot for GM products, from a quality perspective.

 

[NoYukonYet_1Jeep]

Any willingness from GM to offer a complimentary extended warranty on it? Your experience sounds incredibly frustrating. Usually V8 engines are a bright spot for GM products, from a quality perspective.

I think we are going to take the buyback on this vehicle . No mention of extended warranties but i did read a post about someone being awarded GM points and could in turn use those to “purchase” extended warranties

 

[NoYukonYet_1Jeep]

Update . I’ve driven the car for 3 days with very uneasy idling. Noticed some stuttering as well when on the gas pedal. Most recently the check engine light started flashing( 1 hour ago) so back to the dealership we go. Picking up the loaner .. again.

quick google for flashing check engine says engine misfire which sounds accurate. It was idling rough and all over the place under 1000 rpm’s. Could feel the engine rocking a bit.

The fun continues ..

 

[AirJordan613]

I think we are going to take the buyback on this vehicle . No mention of extended warranties but i did read a post about someone being awarded GM points and could in turn use those to “purchase” extended warranties

No shame in taking that buyback!

 

[Blackcar]

I think we are going to take the buyback on this vehicle . No mention of extended warranties but i did read a post about someone being awarded GM points and could in turn use those to “purchase” extended warranties

That exactly what I would do I would always be waiting for the next problem and when out of warranty could get $$$$$.

 

[91RS]

No shame in taking that buyback!

Do and buy a 12-14.

 

[DuraYuk]

Do and buy a 12-14.

Why? Tons of issues. Tbh all generations have widespread problems. The latest ones are actually solid. Just look at the forum traffic.

 

[Boomer73]

Why? Tons of issues. Tbh all generations have widespread problems. The latest ones are actually solid. Just look at the forum traffic.

I agree with 91RS on this. GMT-800s and GMT-900s aren’t rolling computer networks. Not sure what the heck is wrong with NoYukonYet_1Jeep’s new engine but it’s really uninspiring. Tomorrow I’m past three weeks waiting on ANY answer on my new engine. Im seriously ready to pull the plug on this whole thing. Only reason I’m hanging on is the loaner buys me time.

 

[StuckinMN]

I am going to predict these newer versions will have hideous resale value in the future.

Up until 2014, these were tanks. I have owned a bunch of Suburbans, Escalades & Yukons - most high mileage. I have never replaced a tranny or motor.

Other than wear parts, the only issues I have had is from rust killing something underneath.

 

[91RS]

Why? Tons of issues. Tbh all generations have widespread problems. The latest ones are actually solid. Just look at the forum traffic.

Exactly, look at the forum traffic. The T1's are FAR from solid. Of course, the 900s have issues, but none of the common issues leave you on the side of the road while on vacation (maybe some older vehicle problems but almost all of those problems give warning). I see very few posts about 800s and 900s just dying with no warning, even at their current age. There are SO many posts about the T1 trucks dying while people are on vacation. I wouldn't trust one of these trucks with the way these engines are failing. Oil consumption (on the AFM 5.3L only) is worst problem the 900s have and you can keep it full and keep driving. You can't keep driving when the lifters fail at 5k miles, or the rod bearings spin and the engine seizes. Or when the DPF clogs up or the DEF system fails and locks you into reduced power mode. I want a vehicle that WILL get me where I'm going. My 900 will get me there and back every single time.

 

[Stbentoak]

I can't count on one hand the posts of a 3.0 Dmax leaving anyone stranded because of DPF or DEF issues. Please don't lump them in with the 5.3/6.2 issues.....
The T1's may have some issues but the Dmax ain't one of them.....

 

[91RS]

I meant that if those systems fail, you are stranded.

 

[DuraYuk]

Exactly, look at the forum traffic. The T1's are FAR from solid. Of course, the 900s have issues, but none of the common issues leave you on the side of the road while on vacation (maybe some older vehicle problems but almost all of those problems give warning). I see very few posts about 800s and 900s just dying with no warning, even at their current age. There are SO many posts about the T1 trucks dying while people are on vacation. I wouldn't trust one of these trucks with the way these engines are failing. Oil consumption (on the AFM 5.3L only) is worst problem the 900s have and you can keep it full and keep driving. You can't keep driving when the lifters fail at 5k miles, or the rod bearings spin and the engine seizes. Or when the DPF clogs up or the DEF system fails and locks you into reduced power mode. I want a vehicle that WILL get me where I'm going. My 900 will get me there and back every single time.

How many posts ? You know how many they sell a year ? The older ones are not even comparable and were never even top of class . the latest generation is actually a competitive product and best in class. It's the same with every gen, they get better with every iteration.

 

[DuraYuk]

I can't count on one hand the posts of a 3.0 Dmax leaving anyone stranded because of DPF or DEF issues. Please don't lump them in with the 5.3/6.2 issues.....
The T1's may have some issues but the Dmax ain't one of them.....

Even the lifter issue isn't as widespread as people want to think. If it was there would be a recall. It's a handful VS the 100s of thousands sold a year.

 

[AirJordan613]

 

[91RS]

How many posts ? You know how many they sell a year ? The older ones are not even comparable and were never even top of class . the latest generation is actually a competitive product and best in class.

Who cares? I prefer reliability and low cost of ownership over the latest and greatest when it comes to transportation. Vehicles should not be disposable items like a phone or a computer considering how much they cost.

My 08 is plenty comfortable, my new seat cushions feel great, it rides fabulous on Michelins, it’s paid for, and doesn’t break. I’d rather get there and get back without a tow truck or dealer visit than have a big payment to have the “best” when all that tech won't even work next year when the next new stuff comes out and you need another new truck and a new phone to go with it. Oh, and don’t forget to pay Google for your radio to work. Pass.

If you’re just looking for someone to make you feel good about your purchase, you won’t be getting that from me.

 

[DuraYuk]

Who cares? I prefer reliability and low cost of ownership over the latest and greatest when it comes to transportation. Vehicles should not be disposable items like a phone or a computer considering how much they cost.

My 08 is plenty comfortable, my new seat cushions feel great, it rides fabulous on Michelins, it’s paid for, and doesn’t break. I’d rather get there and get back without a tow truck or dealer visit than have a big payment to have the “best” when all that tech won't even work next year when the next new stuff comes out and you need another new truck and a new phone to go with it. Oh, and don’t forget to pay Google for your radio to work. Pass.

If you’re just looking for someone to make you feel good about your purchase, you won’t be getting that from me.

I think you missed the point. I asked how many posts there have been compared to the 100s of thousands sold. The 21+ forum is largely dead and not many issues compared to every other forum here.

Payments ? What?
Android auto/ apple car play is free to use.

I'm saying plenty of us came here because the 21+ is a competitive product. The old ones never were compared to the competition.

I'm glad you like your 08. Id never consider it. People forget that GM product was so bad during those years that they needed to be bailed out or go under.

 

[91RS]

It’s all a numbers game. No one knows how many have failed vs. how many they made. What I do know is that I’ve been on this forum a long time and the amount of threads about major issues has definitely increased with the last two generations and I’m not the first person to bring it up.

What was the competition? The Expedition? The Durango? There aren’t any other body-on-frame SUVs. I’d have an 08 GM over either of those any day of the week. Some products were bad from that time but the trucks certainly were not that bad. They didn’t need a bailout because of the of the products, people were buying them. They needed a bailout because of poor management and the recession.