2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500, 8% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought 2007 denali on 8/15 and it had to go in for repair 8/17 because the engine hot/AC turned off came on. Got the car back 8/20 at 7pm and 8 am the next morning 8/21 the same message came up on the dash board. I was told it was ok to drive until I could get it in for repair again on 8/22. Tried to start the car on 8/22 and the car wouldn't start. I don't feel safe in this vehicle at all and would like to get a brand new truck as since I am paying $48,000 for the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10200538, filed 2007-08, 78 miles“I took the vehicle to my local Gmc dealership located in ithaca, (maquire chevy-cadillac) near ithaca mall. The vehicle engine sound like if someone was hitting the engine with a hard object, all the lights on the dashboard come on. The service tech told me that they would fix the problem,later that night I picked up the vehicle and drove less than a mile from the dealership and the same noise came back on. Drove back and complain of the problem that being fix and was given a rental car. The next day I was told by the service rep. That a lifter had went on the engine and it would cost approx. …”
NHTSA complaint #10557083, filed 2013-12, 93,777 miles“The transmission was leaking and recalled and that was fixed by GM. The brake lights sometimes over heat and I had to replace the saddles on them. I do not even know they go out but I have people honking at me that I have no lights in the rear. Now with my warranty out and have 86.000 miles on it the fuel pump is out on the vehicle at a 700 dollar cost. The door knob fell off, I have oil pressure issues all of the time. Last november the drive shaft fell off as I was driving down the road and had to pick it up off of the interstate which someone could have gotten hurt. Brake issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10471146, filed 2012-08, 12,000 miles“We were driving on the freeway 70 MPH, when the anti lock brakes locked up, the yukon started violently jerking around, the transmission was shifting very hard,then the car shut off causing no steering. All of this happened in a matter of seconds. It was an hour later before the car would restart and the transmission was still not working right, shifting gears extremely hard.”
NHTSA complaint #10254413, filed 2009-01, 24,394 miles“2007 Gmc denali rolled backward after key was removed and vehicle in park . Consumer was unable to stop vehicle as it rolled about 100 yards in length down approximately 20 feet. Consumer could have received major injuries as vehicle went over a 4 foot wall during incident and she was unable to get in to attempt to stop, but had to hang on steering wheel in order to not get run over.”
NHTSA complaint #10169655, filed 2006-09, 1,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10248721Dec 18, 2023This bulletin advises the technician that the 6L50 (MYB), 6L80 (MYC) and 6L90 (MYD) Transmission Oil Filter and Seal Kit part number 24236933 is currently transitioning from a…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10247768Sep 1, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 9% |
| 2008 | 1 | 6% |
| 2007 | 5 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 20% |
| 2005 | 4 | 17% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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