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2022 GMC Yukon XL transmission problems

34 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
34
of this car's complaints
19%
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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GMC Yukon XL transmission problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2022 GMC Yukon XL transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Won't shift 8Harsh shifting 5

Related recalls

Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: valves/valve bodyReported February 13, 2026 · 43,743 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
Risk
Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑888‑988‑7267, Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1‑800‑462‑8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on February 12, 2026.

Recall number 26V085000 · Recall details

What 2022 GMC Yukon XL owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Transmission · TX

Check engine light came on and car was shuttering, and locks would lock and unlock. Took it in to dealership, they then said I needed a transmission flush. I did that and paid for it. I experienced the same issue, check engine light again, car turned off while heading out of town, pressed the push start and it turned right back on. Took it to the dealership again and they said wiring harness needed to be replaced did that and paid for it. Issues continued, now the doors are locking and unlocking, I could now not back up, almost as if the back was locked up, gears would not shift. Took it to the dealership again and they now said the transmission needed to be replaced. We did that and paid for it, the issue has resolved, after several trips to the dealership and expenses later. Wanted to have this documented, for any other who may having this issue. Could have been worse had the car not turned back on right away while driving out of town. *CVT Transmission Service: vehicle has a shudder when driving, recommend a transmission flush *Transmission Valve Body: Found fault code P0776 (Transmission Control Solenoid Valve 2 Stuck Off) I do see there is a transmission recall although when I put my VIN it does not indicate the recall for my vehicle

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Transmission · CA

Transfer case shutters in AWD and 4WD. Almost locks up in 4WD in reverse in a turn. Shutters in both AWD and 4WD. Dealer claims this is normal so just drive in 2WD. The vehicle did not do this before. I test drove new 2026 exact same vehicle. It did not do what my vehicle does. GM will not entertain a buyback. Offered GM voucher points. The engine has already been replaced. It appears to be consuming oil so the dealer is conducting an oil consumption test now.

Filed Oct 14, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · LA

On 9/11/26 the Yukon XL flashed a check engine light and message stated to service within 7 business days. 30 seconds later the power shut off and barely coasted to the side of the highway. Engine would turn over but not start. Could not shift into neutral b/c wouldn’t start. Error message: ECM - Engine and Transmission SystemP102AThe Engine and Transmission System is not performing as expected. An issue has been detected in the Fuel Management System used to maintain, control and monitor fuel consumption. If the check engine light is flashing, a misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Please reduce vehicle speed, avoid hard accelerations, avoid steep uphill grades, and reduce any cargo loads such as a trailer.Service within 7 days Had vehicle towed to dealership. Was repaired and picked up on 9/25/26. Paid for new battery over $400.00 On 9/29/2026 Yukon XL would not shift into reverse. The error message on the car stated. TCM - Engine and Transmission SystemP2718. Odometer: 76117 Miles

Filed Oct 1, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · KY

The vehicle was being driven from work to home on the interstate, when a loud ticking/knocking noise was heard while exiting the interstate. The motor lost power when trying to accelerate while pulling into our driveway. It was noticed that the "Service Transmission" light came on as well. It was towed to the Chevrolet dealership in Bardstown, KY where they did diagnostic testing and stated that the motor had "locked up" and will have to be replaced. The service person at the Chevrolet dealership stated that the transmission could have been affected also because the service transmission light was on as well. We are lucky the loss of power and the engine locking up did not occur on the interstate where multiple people could have been injured. The ticking/knocking and the complete engine locking up occurred within a 5 minute time span. The check engine light and service transmission lights did not come on until the vehicle coasted into our driveway. The vehicle had participated in the recall of putting a higher viscosity oil in by the Chevrolet dealership.

Filed Sep 17, 2026 · Transmission · TX

The transmission went out on my 2022 GMC Yukon XL. The GMC dealership identified the part needing to be replaced is the Transmission Valve Body. This is the exact part that GM Internal Recall Number N252536750agency Campaign Number: 26V‑085 says has been recalled for year 2022 GMC Yukon XLs, and yet, my vehicle's VIN number is not on the recall list. How is it possible that my particular 2022 GMC Yukon XLs (VIN) doesn't qualify as one covered under the recall, when the exact problem that this recall was released for, and the exact part that this recall calls for a manufacturer's repair/replacement, occurred to my vehicle? My vehicle (VIN #: [XXX] needs to be added to the recall list, because this exact part failed on my vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 9, 2026 · Acceleration, Fuel system · TX

I think it is a transmission type of failure. I'm not sure of the exact mechanical specifics. While putting the vehicle in reverse, driving and or accelerating it feels like the transmission is locking up and then releasing, and then locking up again. It felt very dangerous for that to happen while driving down the road. I took the vehicle to a local mechanic that was near by for assistance and he said I should take it to a dealership because there was a recall due to that issue on my type of vehicle that he knew about. So I call a dealership to make an appointment, tell them I think the issue is due to a safety recall due to the transmission locking up. They check my Vin# and say there are no recalls for my vehicle, even though it falls in the same year, make, and model of affected GM vehicles , therefore they could not make a recall appointment for me. Even though i was experiencing the same type of issues on the same type of vehicle thats included in the recall. I did not have any warning lights before, or while driving. The day it happened, I drove the vehicle to work, parked, was at my office all day. Came out to go home and put the SUV in reverse and it like lunged forward, almost hitting the car parked in front of me. I thought I must have had it in the wrong gear or something. So I put it in park and then tried again. Then it felt like it locked up, rocked forward, and then allowed me to back up. I put it in drive and again it was like it was locking up and releasing very forcefully but then smoothed out and drove normal for a few miles and then locked up again. There were never any warning lights or messages during this time. I called GM to inquire why my vehicle isnt in the safety recall and all they could tell me was that they did not know. I was very afraid I was going to be involved in an accident due to this issue.

Filed Aug 14, 2026 · Transmission · NY

I’m gettin solenoid 6 stuck codes

Filed Jun 23, 2026 · Transmission · AZ

transfer case locked up at highway speeds. had to be towed to dealer not drivable. Locking up rear tires at highways speed was serious risk. It was inspected and found not to be covered under current recall even though exact same thing happed to recalled vehicles. No warning lights or messages

Filed May 19, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

My 2022 GMC Yukon XL with the 6.2L L87 engine was previously subject to the federal safety agency Recall 25V‑274 / GM Recall N252494000 for L87 engine loss of propulsion. The recall was closed by the dealer as “PicoScope Inspection — Engine Passed / Update Engine Oil Type,” with the oil/cap/filter remedy. The vehicle was later brought back to the dealer for engine noise/knocking, check-engine light, and engine oil light/oil warning concerns. The dealer has now confirmed that the dipstick was not picking up oil, the oil level was severely low, the oil condition was severely degraded, and abnormal engine noise was heard. My VIN also shows active GM Special Coverage N252494003 through 1/15/2032 or 150,027 miles. The dealer previously stated that the underlying PicoScope pass data from the recall inspection is no longer available to the dealership after submission. This is not the first oil-related concern. During a prior service visit in September 2025, around the same time the L87 recall was completed, the dealer documented an engine oil low message and an upper oil pan leak causing the low-oil message. I am concerned the L87 engine may be failing after the recall remedy was previously marked complete, creating a risk of engine failure or loss of propulsion while driving. I am also concerned the current engine/oil/noise condition is being treated as customer-pay/out-of-warranty before the root cause is fully diagnosed or reviewed by GM under Special Coverage N252494003.

Filed May 12, 2026 · Transmission · MI

6.2 liter engine seized on the interstate, I lost propulsion as the car switched to neural on it's own. Auto was towed to Applegate Chevrolet in Flint, MI

Questions about the 2022 GMC Yukon XL transmission

Does the 2022 GMC Yukon XL have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 34 complaints about the transmission of the 2022 GMC Yukon XL, 19% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2022 GMC Yukon XL transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2022 GMC Yukon XL transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 26V085000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the GMC Yukon XL have bad transmission?

The GMC Yukon XL model years with the most transmission complaints are 2021 (49 complaints), 2023 (40 complaints) and 2017 (36 complaints).

Other 2022 GMC Yukon XL problems

Engine 128Electrical 20Fuel system 15Driver assistance 5Brakes 4Acceleration 3Airbags 3Steering 2Suspension 2Lights 1Seats 1Visibility 1

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