Power Train Problems of GMC Yukon

GMC Yukon owners have reported 871 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 38 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (621 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.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of GMC Yukon


Recently reported Power Train problems of GMC Yukon

The Power Train problem

Pico scope test #fdyz295894391 on engine for recall #n252494003 engine , passed test. Drain oil filled with 0-40 replaced oil cap. Date 09/19/2025, mileage in 20142/mileage out 20142. Vehicle runs rough. Not stable at times. Vibration noise coming from the motor at times.   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

Transmission failure on 8l90 8 speed transmission. 93,000 miles.   Read details...




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