2015 GMC Yukon XL transmission & drivetrain problems

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1. Filed Jun 4, 2026238,000 miARDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH to work, the vehicle shifted into neutral and into low and failed to drive at about 20 MPH. The check engine light was flashing. The front collision was unavailable. The contact left the vehicle at a gas station. Upon research, the contact located NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V374000 (Power Train), which was similar to the failure. The local dealer was contacted, who confirmed there were no open…

   NHTSA complaint #11742098 · source
2. Filed Apr 15, 2026177,000 miTNTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered. The contact stated that upon pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed into a parking space with assistance. Additionally, the contact stated that while her husband was test-driving the vehicle in the driveway by driving forward and reversing several times, the transmission locked up while depressing the brake pedal the thirteenth…

   NHTSA complaint #11731474 · source
3. Filed Oct 20, 2025LATransmission & Drivetrain

   The transmission shifts hard in low gears. I have done research, and it seems like this is a common problem that a vast amount of these vehicles have. I honestly think that this is has to be looked into for a recall. There is countless information on the web with videos, other owners, and transmission businesses explaining about it.

   NHTSA complaint #11694623 · source
4. Filed Aug 25, 2025161,000 miNCTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the transmission shifted hard from first to second gear while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle independently decelerated while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent and several internal parts of the transmission…

   NHTSA complaint #11682839 · source
5. Filed May 14, 2025FLTransmission & Drivetrain

   Loud noises started under the car and eventually shut off in middle of the interstate, thank fully another person help us move the car to the shoulder and nothing happened

   NHTSA complaint #11660860 · source
6. Filed May 13, 2025ILTransmission & Drivetrain

   My transmission is causing a lot of shaking and hard shifting and it's very detrimental to my physical and psychological health. I am a disabled veteran with back problems and every time my Yukon shakes (almost every single shift) it hurts my back and makes it difficult to do anything. This is a very, very common issue with this year make and model but nothing seems to be getting accomplished. GM needs to remedy these issues as a recall since most of us can't afford the…

   NHTSA complaint #11660633 · source
7. Filed Apr 10, 2025GATransmission & Drivetrain

   As I was driving on the highway the check engine lights pops on and the engine starts stalling. The stability track light also came on and the truck was hard to maintain and drive. The truck has been maintained and serviced on a meticulous schedule. This is not the first major problem we have experienced with the truck, we had to do a full transmission replacement on the truck at an 118,000 miles mark. Me and my family have been the only drivers and owner of the vehicle and…

   NHTSA complaint #11653977 · source
8. Filed Jan 9, 2025CATransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission failed and was replaced by GM dealership under warranty at 20,670 miles after rough shifts and jerking and lurching movements when driving and when putting vehicle in gear. Truck would also roll if on a hill in Park. Now at 53,438 miles, the same dangerous problems are occurring with only 33,000 miles on the replaced transmission and after inspection, the dealership says the transmission needs to be replaced again. Appears GMC transmission is faulty and…

   NHTSA complaint #11635141 · source
9. Filed Jan 6, 2025PATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission jolted before the vehicle accelerated as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was contacted; however, the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The contact stated that unknown repairs were performed on the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made…

   NHTSA complaint #11634461 · source
10. Filed Jul 10, 2024FLEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    The radiator was replaced under PI1513F in 2020. I am currently experiencing the same coolant leak and thermostat issues. Coolant leaked into 4th cylinder and blew head gasket

    NHTSA complaint #11600949 · source
11. Filed Oct 30, 2023CATransmission & Drivetrain

    While driving our GMC Yukon XL, the vehicle will begin shuttering, losing power, slip gears, or unable to shift gears. On one occasion, the vehicle lost was unable to accelerate and maintain speed causing my wife to quickly respond by changing lanes and pulling off on the shoulder of a road, in a very dangerous situation, all while coasting without engine power. Two independent mechanic shops have reported that the torque converted failed and had sent metal fragments…

    NHTSA complaint #11552667 · source
12. Filed Aug 10, 2022TNTransmission & Drivetrain

    Please help us with the 8 speed transmission problem associated with these vehicles. I am having the second transmission installed as I’m typing this. To my knowledge this is a very problematic transmission. The service guy at Champion Chevrolet in Johnson City, TN said there were 2 more experiencing the same issue. When I research online it is thousands with the same problem. Please help us!!

    NHTSA complaint #11478602 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology