2022 GMC Yukon XL power train problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 GMC Yukon XL — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The transmission went out on my 2022 GMC Yukon XL. The GMC dealership identified the part needing to be replaced is the Transmission Valve Body. This is the exact part that GM Internal Recall Number N252536750NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V-085 says has been recalled for year 2022 GMC Yukon XLs, and…”
filed Sep 17, 2026
“I think it is a transmission type of failure. I'm not sure of the exact mechanical specifics. While putting the vehicle in reverse, driving and or accelerating it feels like the transmission is locking up and then releasing, and then locking up again. It felt very dangerous for that to happen while…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheelsCampaign 26V085000 · Feb 13, 2026
Power Train problems in other Yukon XL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon XL | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 Yukon XL | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 Yukon XL | 11 | 16% |
| 2023 Yukon XL | 38 | 18% |
| 2021 Yukon XL | 47 | 21% |
| 2020 Yukon XL | 12 | 26% |
| 2019 Yukon XL | 15 | 22% |
| 2018 Yukon XL | 8 | 15% |
| 2017 Yukon XL | 36 | 24% |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 33 | 17% |
| 2015 Yukon XL | 35 | 11% |
| 2011 Yukon XL | 4 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 GMC Yukon XL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.