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2020 GMC Yukon: transmission slipping

5 of the 37 complaints about the 2020 GMC Yukon describe transmission slipping.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
14%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 84 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Transmission slipping by model year

  • 2026
    1
  • 2024
    1
  • 2023
    1
  • 2021
    4
  • 2020
    5
  • 2019
    2
  • 2018
    1
  • 2017
    7
  • 2016
    4
  • 2015
    3
  • 2013
    1
  • 2007
    2
  • 2006
    1
  • 2005
    2
  • 2002
    1
  • 2000
    1
  • 1999
    3
  • 1998
    1
  • 1997
    1
  • 1996
    1

What owners say

Filed Jan 23, 2026 · Transmission · TN

Transmission started slipping a little and then literally stopped working all with in an hour. And was doa in the parking lot.

Filed Apr 30, 2025 · Transmission · 107,267 miles · SC

The contact's wife owns a 2020 GMC Yukon. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a tune up. The contact stated that upon picking up the vehicle and driving, the transmission was slipping in and out of gear. Additionally, the contact stated while at a complete stop and depressing the accelerator pedal, the engine revved; however, the vehicle hesitated to respond, and the vehicle jerked while responding. The contact stated that the vehicle slowly picked up speed, and the transmission was slipping in and out of gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that his wife had noticed that the vehicle made an abnormal sound while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the torque converter had failed. The dealer determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,267.

Filed Mar 1, 2025 · Transmission · NJ

Vehicle started jumping and switched into 4WD while reversing. There was no inclement weather or slipping to prompt this. Service 4WD warning had been showing intermittently for a week or two and service appointment had been scheduled. At service appointment, confirmed that 4WD switch was faulty and needed to be replaced.

Filed Jul 9, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · VA

Transmission slipping and damage

Filed Oct 3, 2022 · Transmission · MO

The transmission is out. Prior to it going out, I experienced loss of power, gear slipping, shuttering and not being able to go among other things. This is very dangerous and can cause serious accidents to occur. This should not be happening on such an expensive and newer vehicle.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)Reported May 7, 2026 · 66 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Risk
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on May 7, 2026.

Recall number 26V289000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2020 GMC Yukon slipping

Is transmission slipping a common problem on the 2020 GMC Yukon?

5 of 37 owner complaints about the 2020 GMC Yukon (14%) mention transmission slipping. The model year with the most reports is 2017.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2020 GMC Yukon?

There is 1 recall and 84 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2020 GMC Yukon

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