2016 GMC Yukon: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Sep 27, 2026 · Transmission · CA

Issues with the 8L90 transmission. The shuddering and hesitation has gotten very bad and having to look into options to repair or replace the transmission

Filed Apr 30, 2025 · Transmission · IN

Transmission shudders, lurches forward uncontrolably, and hard shifts

Filed Apr 29, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · MO

2 months ago our 16 gmc Yukon Denali 6.2 bent a push rod on cylinder 4 . So had to fix it when I took out DOD lifters put them on work bench and about 10 minutes out the DOD lifters flew apart and know having transmission issues it’s starting to shudder ! So I would liked the [XXX] thing recalled because engine still isn’t right either it only has 130000 miles. I’ll never buy a [XXX] gmc because of problems! I want the [XXX] thing fixed ASAP we paid to much money for it to be having problems!!!! Please send a recall letter to fix it ! [XXX] . 4/29/2025 6:53 p:m INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 10, 2025 · Brakes, Transmission · IN

Transmission failure, hard shifting, slipping and loss of power also severe shuddering. Very dangerous driving. I had to have the transmission replaced after taking the vehicle to a dealership and upon verification from same dealership reproducing the transmission failure. Massive financial loss, dealership stated these transmissions are known to fail. Manufacturer has been notified by numerous complaints. Compensation is warranted

Filed Mar 10, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · OK

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly shuddered before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the torque converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 5, 2024 · Transmission · IN

The transmission malfunctions, shifting is inconsistent and shifts by itself. Shudders and causes the engine to increase and decrease in RPMS. This causes the engine to lose power. The truck will slow because of bad shifting and stall. The dealer did a diagnostic test and verified the transmission problem. The vehicle was inspected by the vehicle brand dealership. There were no warning lights or any other signs of the transmission failure.

Filed Sep 30, 2022 · Engine · 90,000 miles · NV

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle began to shudder and she noticed that the park assists, stabilitrak, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled. The contact was able to shift the vehicle to park and restarted the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that after the vehicle stalled, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but had become constant. Additionally, the air bag warning light and an audible chime would sound when the engine stalled. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had recurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2021 · Transmission · AL

Vehicle shudders, jerks excessively, and shifts erratically when accelerating. Had transmission serviced, fluid flushed, pan cleaned, transmission filter changed. Metal shavings were found in the pan and filter and covering magnet in pan. During flush metal shavings were recovered from oil cooler. Transmission continues to display same symptoms and rpms fluctuate during steady acceleration described as evidence of transmission slipping. Vehicle has not been serviced by dealer. No warning lamps or DTC indicated. Approximately 1500 miles after service during follow up inspection, metal shavings/debris were found in fluid on dipstick. All gm recommended parts and fluids used during service.

Filed Dec 20, 2020 · Engine · 56,000 miles · TX

2016 yukon shuddering, had a transmission fluid change which helped with the shuddering. We've put 15k+m plus miles on it since the fluid flush, it's starting to shift hard between 1st and 2nd gear and the engine light come on intermittently.

Filed Oct 2, 2020 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · TN

Vehicle began to shudder and jerk upon acceleration at 30k. Dealership changed fluid. At 60k vehicle continued to shudder and jerk upon acceleration and lurch forward or backward although brake was depressed. Initial, brief diagnoses reveals a bad torque converter. This issue was noted in 4 tsb. Tsb id #pip5337k, tsb id #pip5337f, tsb id #16-na-014, and tsb id #pip5337h. Now that my factory warranty has expired, gm maintains no responsibility for this problem-- although they saw it while covered under factory warranty for this same issue. Additionally, there is a current class action law suit with gm regarding this issue. The shuddering, shaking, jerking and hesitation is related to internal issues within the transmission and/or torque converter causing friction surfaces, hydraulic systems, and gears to not function properly, and resulting in metal shavings being circulated throughout the transmission. Over time, damage to the transmission and torque converter occurs. Consumers face escalating repairs that can include flushing the transmission of metal shavings caused by the defective transmission operation, and which eventually necessitate the replacement of components such as the torque converter, valve body, or the entire transmission. As such, the transmission defect endangers the drivers and passengers of the vehicles, and diminishes the value of the vehicles. Furthermore, the dealership acknowledges that metal shavings due to friciton could have passed through the system causing further damage but will not remove the transmission for full and throrough diagnoses.

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Transmission · 88,126 miles · GA

After leaving the dealership when getting the brake recall updated within 48hrs my transmission starts shuddering! Never had a single problem until the recall was updated! Was told there is only a fluid flushing available for the 8cyl transmission not the 6cyl! Was told that I was out of my power train at 82k miles and I would have to pay out of pocket to fix the tourque converter or by a new transmission! Plus was told there is nothing they can do till after january 2020 because they are backed up from other vehicles having the same issues! There is a class action lawsuit for the 8cyl but nothing for the 6! Why? I love my car and you would think at 70k it would be more reliable and gm would back their product! I'm very disappointed with the makers of gm and with the issues I'm looking at with no relief in sight I would be better off trading for a ford or anything other than gm! I'm really hoping that is not the case and gm will offer a fix for these issues!

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Transmission · 130,268 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc yukon. While the vehicle was accelerating from a stop, the transmission shuddered and failed to respond appropriately. The RPM gauge was erratic and flashed. The vehicle was towed to marvin k. Brown auto center (1441 camino del rio south, auto cir, san diego, ca 92108) where it was determined that a power train warranty provision was not an available option and the manufacturer had not issued a power train recall. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer and had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 130,268.