2017 GMC Yukon XL transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 26, 2026GAOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle is shuddering during acceleration and while changing gear during driving affected by either the transmission or power train

   NHTSA complaint #11759749 · source
2. Filed Mar 1, 2026WITransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission problems, loss of power. Put a reader on car and said it was a selinoid. Replaced that and now it has happened again

   NHTSA complaint #11721295 · source
3. Filed Jun 23, 2025MITransmission & Drivetrain

   My transmission failed again after being replaced by General Motors certified dealership. The transmission in question has failed again after less than five months being back in service. In 2024 and 2025 my vehicle has been in and out of the service department at other dealerships and they cannot repair the vehicle according to the dealerships they do not have the staff for it. General motors will not stand behind the transmission as they have now labeled it as a part so…

   NHTSA complaint #11668731 · source
4. Filed Jun 12, 2025VATransmission & Drivetrain

   In May 2025, my vehicle suddenly started jerking, shaking, and almost stalled out while driving. I was on a busy 3 lane roadway with 6 passengers total. As I would try to accelerate, the power was significantly decreased. I felt it jerk between shifting several times. My check engine light came on. I was so scared that someone would hit my vehicle and injure us. I brought it to a GMC dealership. They said that my transmission failed, metal in the transmission fluid. How is…

   NHTSA complaint #11666599 · source
5. Filed Dec 5, 2024TNTransmission & Drivetrain

   I purchased a 2017 yukon xl denali. In the short time that I have had the vehicle the transmission has started to make a loud audible popping noise when coming to a complete stop. I have take the vehicle to the GM dealership multiple times to try and get the problem fixed and according to them it is something with the transmission that they don't know exactly how to fix. So I am stuck with this 8l90 transmission that is a piece of junk and can't even get a rebuilt…

   NHTSA complaint #11629031 · source
6. Filed Oct 14, 2024MSAirbagsSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Noting that prior to this we only had one issue with transmission and we did the flush and it did fine for several thousand of miles. Fast forward to a few days ago. As I was driving down the highway I came to a stop at the red light. Once it was green and I pressed on the accelerator with my foot per usual. And it did not move it pushed the gas peddle and nothing at all happened. I was stuck in the highway could not move until I’m assuming the transmission finally shifted…

   NHTSA complaint #11619743 · source
7. Filed Aug 28, 2024FLTransmission & Drivetrain

   Had the torque converter replaced at around 58,000 miles because of shutter in transmission. At around under 100,000 miles I called the dealership back up because the shutter is back again and now my NEW torque converter is bad. They said they only had a 25,000 mile warrantee on the new converter and I was out of my replacement window for warrantee. Everything online says torque converters can last well over 150,000 miles and sometimes even the entire life of a vehicle. I…

   NHTSA complaint #11611299 · source
8. Filed Aug 8, 2024SCTransmission & Drivetrain

   I want to relate an incident that thankfully did not result in a serious mishap or injury. It Occurred on Canada’s most busy highway. On Saturday [XXX] We were just coming off [XXX] and traffic started to backup. It was heavy. It is then that I lost all control of the Vehicle’s speed. The transmission gave way and left us unable to accelerate as the traffic began to speed up dramatically. I quickly hit the flashers and coasted to the shoulder avoiding the speeding traffic. I…

   NHTSA complaint #11607364 · source
9. Filed Feb 23, 2024ILTransmission & Drivetrain

   Truck RPMs were running really high between shifting with normal acceleration. I took the truck to a transmission shop as I purchased an extended warranty. The transmission needed to be rebuilt as many parts were worn. The extended warranty repair was made. After repairs, the truck has started doing the same thing 4 weeks later. It appears the transmission is not properly shifting again, I am not sure if it's a transmission issue as all parts have been replaced, or a…

   NHTSA complaint #11573727 · source
10. Filed Feb 23, 2024NEEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    Car has 100k miles on it. At 59k the fuel injectors went out and needed to be replaced. Then the transmission went out and needed to be replaced, then the front differential needed to be rebuilt, also had to replace the struts. Now the lifters are going out and that, plus likely the camshaft, need to be fixed. Total costs for all the above is close to $20,000. If not fixed these problems could easily result in catastrophic engine failure while driving leading to personal…

    NHTSA complaint #11573687 · source
11. Filed Jan 23, 2023MSTransmission & Drivetrain

    The transmission begin to cause the vehicle to shudder and shake. This caused shifting problems that cause the vehicle to be unable to safely drive down the road. We have confirmed with a mechanic that has seen and fixed this same issue multiple times. Causing the transmission to need to be replaced. This is due to the issues that many vehicles like this one that continues to be a problem. This issues has caused my vehicle to be unable to accelerate and has caused it to stop…

    NHTSA complaint #11503089 · source
12. Filed Jan 5, 2023110,000 miNCTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking while driving forward at a slow speed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer where the vehicle remained. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11500264 · 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