Power Train Problems of GMC Yukon

GMC Yukon owners have reported 675 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 37 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (429 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (49 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of GMC Yukon

The Power Train problem

Lifters failed   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

This needs to be looked at by gm. My uncle has a 2008 GMC Yukon xl 4wd. When it is put in park it will roll away on its own. We first noticed it about 3 weeks ago, but thought it had to been that it was on ice or something and it rolled about 40-50 feet back.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

The car is by hard shifting. The dealership found, “the trans to have a shudder and debris in the trans fluid indicating torque converter failure recommend replacing trans due to torque converter failure sending debris through the pump and valve body.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

Driving in snowy conditions with the vehicle in 4wd, began navigating a turn and the vehicle seemed to shift into neutral, and the dash displayed the "4wd shift on progress" on the dash without driver touching the 4wd buttons. Could not steer or brake or do anything.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Tl the contact owns a 2004 GMC Yukon xl. While driving 60 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...




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