2015 GMC Yukon XL Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 11%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 GMC Yukon XL, 11% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2015 Yukon Xl slt transmission developed a stutter while going along accelerating but would go away as you drive. Unfortunately this came to an abrupt end this past january when I jumped in it and went about 50 feet and the vehicle sounded like it was in neutral and I couldn't go anywhere without cutting it off and starting over which only caused the process to repeat.. I had my mechanic tow it to their shop and diagnose the problem. The told me the transmission was malfunctioning. I had a second opinion from the dealership I bought it from and the conclusion was the same. …”
NHTSA complaint #11394399, filed 2021-02, 162,000 miles“Anytime the vehicle is running the fumes from the exhaust make me and my kids feel nauseous and giving headaches just from walking to/around the truck to get in. We are taking this truck to the dealer on monday. Being the 3rd dealer we have taken it to in the past year. Have had many other issues out of this vehicle and just cant seem to get them all fixed. For such a pricey vehicle you wouldnt think there would be this many problems. The lift gate is popping not wanting to open or shuts on you as you walk under it. The window appliques are just slowly flying off 1 by 1. …”
NHTSA complaint #11279279, filed 2019-11, 85,600 miles“Problem started when driving at 60-70 MPH you can feel a strong vibration cauaes entire truck to shake dont know what it is dealers cant fix also transmisin shifts into gears hard accelerates by itself causes rough driving very loud noise under truck soumds like transmisin about to come off and also shifts into 4wd by itself or park to nuetral and truck wont run”
NHTSA complaint #11115676, filed 2018-08, 50,000 miles“While traveling down hill on long grades the transmission drops to neutral or very low gear and engine revs drop to idle. The grade break disengages and the vehicle free wheels and hence speeds up. The only way to re-engage the transmission is to excessively rev the engine. This is has been an intermittent issue over the last 18 months and I have not been able to replicate at a service center.”
NHTSA complaint #11241110, filed 2019-08, 71,000 miles“Wife and three kids in vehicle, stops on hill seems to have shifted into neutral. Goes backwards down hill flips over lands on roof. No injuries thank god! Vehicle had been back for transmission recall twice, the last time they said they had to wait for parts... Mind you the vehicle is brand new. Someone needs to get these off the road now!”
NHTSA complaint #10763631, filed 2015-09, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11014622Mar 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- 11014621Mar 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- 11014353Feb 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
- 11014044Feb 3, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a delayed engagement into drive, shudder at a launch, or the…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 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…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 12 | 16% |
| 2023 | 39 | 17% |
| 2022 | 33 | 19% |
| 2021 | 49 | 21% |
| 2020 | 13 | 28% |
| 2019 | 15 | 22% |
| 2018 | 9 | 16% |
| 2017 | 36 | 24% |
| 2016 | 33 | 16% |
| 2015 | 35 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 7% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 9 | 9% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Yukon XL
140 complaintsBrakes
64 complaintsElectrical system
58 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Yukon XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology