2015 GMC Yukon: jerking or lurching

Filed Feb 26, 2026 · Transmission · SC

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the vehicle jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact became aware of fluid spots on the driveway while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered a leak in the transmission oil cooler line. The dealer then informed the contact about the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V152000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and transferred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 11, 2025 · Driver assistance, Transmission · WA

Steering jerks sometimes transmission would not go into gear just raves up and then there’s times when it drive normal transmission bangs shifts hard stutters late shift driver assist blocked

Filed May 6, 2024 · Brakes, Transmission · SC

My 5 children and I experience a traumatic experience in afternoon traffic as my 2015 GMC Yukon failed to pick up speed while waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light. The vehicle - no matter how hard I pressed on the gas didn't accelerate immediately which almost cost an accident. The vehicle rode smoothly for a few minutes then out of nowhere - it started jerking and stuttering bad for 15 seconds or so then would go back to riding smooth. When pressing the brakes - it seems to "lock" to a certain extent, so I have to press really hard on the brake to slow down/stop the vehicle sometimes makes a strange noise when doing so. I took the vehicle to be accessed by a service center in my area - it was at that time that I was told that my vehicle issues are known common GMC issues in these vehicles & more unfortunately. It's unfair to be penalized with an expensive transmission repair when these issues are known to the manufacture but not the consumer - despite being "VIN specific" as told by GMC customer service. This vehicle is needed as it is utilized to transport my children however, it's unsafe at & parked in my driveway. I was directed to reach out to GMC for remedy of the identified issues.

Filed Mar 23, 2023 · Transmission · FL · 1 injury

Today my GMC Yukon, lurked forward so hard it hurt my neck, shoulders, and back, I know this is dangerous and has happened before, the lurches are becoming more forceful and powerful and I'm afraid now of driving it far or distance, I don't want anything to happen to me or my family while driving, I must be able to get to appointments etc. This today scares me really bad and I need help with this vehicle...Had I not braked quick I would have been in the pond in front of me the lurk was hard pain shot from back to neck and I went forward, had on my seat belt loges...If not better in the morning I will seek medical attention, I'm really hurting...GMC said noting wrong on both occasions I asked when it was mild in 2019, again 2023, nothing...no...also no warning lights are on

Filed Nov 7, 2022 · Lights, Transmission · TX

There was recall for N182180270 Tail Lamps Inoperative, for some reason my vehicle being a 2015 was not included. This issue is ongoing with my 2015 Yukon Denali and is dangerous while operating, it recently started and is intermittent. Also my vehicle has issues with hard shifting and jerking intermittently when taking off.... also a known issue for this year and make/ model of vehicle

Filed Aug 13, 2022 · MO

The trailer brake system displays on dash every 10 seconds, keeps on dinging loud and will not clear while im driving.. It just started out of knowhere and I never used the trailer system or towed anything sinced I purchased this truck. I saw several complaints on this same issue/promblem. I just spent nearly $800 on front brakes and rotors. I shouldn't have to come out of pocket to get this resolved. Gm needs to fix this problem!!! Like I mention, I never used the trailer system at all and never will. I drive a 2015 yukon denali SUV, been having problem also with the jerking of the vehicle when its put in drive. The dealer says that this is normal, soagain somethings not right.

Filed Oct 26, 2021 · Electrical · GA

The problem initially started around August 19th when my daughter was driving the SUV. It started suddenly flashing multiple service problems ex trailer brake service, park assist service and stability track service. It started flashing them over and over every second and the engine would rev up then slow down which continued even after she was able to pull over and get it into park. It was terrifying for her. We had the vehicle towed to GMC. GMC felt the electrical problems were due to the fuse box so they replaced the entire fuse box and changed all the fuses. Last week, my daughter again was driving home on the highway and the vehicle started doing the same warning but also displayed several more warnings and the car was lurching forward and slowing down over and over again despite trying to maintain a safe speed. She was close to home and thankfully made it safely home. I drove the car the next morning a few miles to see what was going on and it started doing the same thing with alerts, servicing cycling through the dashboard and the speed and rpm kept revving up and slowing down, I could not maintain a steady slow speed as it seemed like the car was braking every few seconds so it kept lurching forward out of control. We had the car again towed to the same GMC. This time GMC changed out all the battery cables going to and from the batter itself. My husband picked up the car a few days later after being told the problem had been fixed. Within a couple miles of leaving the dealership (and thankfully before getting on the highway) the car started again with the lurching, revving and continuous flashing of a multitude of service alerts/failures. GMC had the car towed back to the service center where it has remained as they run more diagnostic tests. We are concerned that there is a serious electrical problem that they have been unable to figure out on this vehicle which has put each of us at serious safety risk when trying to drive it.

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 10,000 miles · CA

On repeated occasions (from 2015 to 2019) I have experienced sudden acceleration at low speeds and sudden jerking motions. The transmission and speed controls are unpredictable and dangerous. This is hazardous and may result in a loss of control. I have also experienced numerous issues with the brakes including a stuck caliper at approximately 42,000 miles. I reported these issues and numerous other issues to gmc corporate, tustin buick gmc only to be told that it was a software issue and things are satisfactory and safe. Gmc contends that the vehicle is fine and declines to assist with issues. This is an ongoing issue. The date below is approximate. The mileage is approximate on all entries.

Filed Apr 5, 2019 · Transmission · SC

The 8 speed automatic transmission on my gmc yukon denali has a slippage issue that has persisted in our vehicle for a while unresolved. Gm has replaced torque converter, module and now they are claiming through dealer that the issue resides with at fluid. This slippage is bad because car jerks and sometimes hard. This issue needs to be addressed by gm as they know they have issues with this 8 speed at. The issue happens at stops and at slow speeds.

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 91,000 miles · FL

Engine shuts off, steering assist disappears and steering wheel is jerked out of my hand, stabilitrak warnings on dash, HVAC screen goes blank, chimes start going off. This occurred as I was pulling into a parking lot and I almost hit another car. The vehicle was moving at no more than 10mph.

Filed Mar 15, 2017 · Transmission · 35,000 miles · FL

Vehicle drive train operates erratically in various operating situations and has extensive vibrations between 25-40mph; vibrations are worse in certain gears. Significant lungeing and jerking on shifting gears on acceleration particularly when not accelerating intensely. Most concerning: when decelerating after running at highway speeds and downshifting (I.e. Exit ramps, highway service/rest areas), vehicle accelerates (after downshifting) and requires extensive brake pressure to slow and control. Taken in for service 3x at 3 different gmc dealers. Transmission has been reprogrammed 2x. 3rd dealer provided gmc technical service bulletin "#99-04-20-002i: information on drive train clunk noise - (nov 18, 2014)" and told it's 'normal operation' and is due to drivetrain 'lash' (aka gear slop or play). Paid $150 to be told "customer concern not duplicated at this time". Simply find this hard to believe as the operations as described are readily apparent. In all seriousness: (1) the sudden jerking/slamming of gears on acceleration has been notice by several passengers not just myself, (2) the acceleration on downshifting is a huge liability as the increased possibility of rear end collision is significant and (3) no way is it 'normal' operation.

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Transmission · MA

Transmission has been clunky and jerky from from purchase. The vehicle vibrates between 30 - 35 miles per hour when shifting. The vehicle lurches forward when accelerating as if it has difficulty down-shifting. The problem is present from simply backing up out of the driveway, modest speeds on city streets, or on the highway. When brought back to the dealer, they claimed it was a software issue and "refreshed" the software. The problem has not gone away and did not improve by this software correction. My internet research indicates that this is a common problem with the new 8-speed transmission for the 2015 yukon denali and cadillac escalade.