2007 GMC Yukon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 5%of 428 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 GMC Yukon, 5% of the 428 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 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.
“I placed the shift in park, stepped out of the car (it was dark about 10pm) and was imediately knocked down. The car backed over both legs and into a ditch. I hit my head and was unconcious for 15-20 minutes. I am recovering slowly. I am sure I put the car in park-at least I thought I did.”
NHTSA complaint #10436177, filed 2011-11, 74,000 miles“2007 Yukon goes into reduced engine power on a regular basis. As a result, there was a crash on one particular incident. On a daily basis, it continues to and the engine cuts out as a result as well, no rhyme or reason. On the interstate, going 70 miles an hour the vehicle cut off, went into reduced engine power and myself and my family were just seconds short from losing our lives. This has all been reported to GM and we've gotten no resolution. …”
NHTSA complaint #10419915, filed 2011-08, 75,000 miles“I purchased a 2007 Yukon and since that time I have had the rear axle bearing replaced 2 times at 43k miles and again at 93k due to a humming noise extremely loud. Again the noise recurred at 123k miles I returned to dealer they refused to diagnose the problem because the warranty was expired at 100k. I mentioned that the noise returned for the 3rd time. Ii continued to drive the vehicle and a few days later while driving on the freeway w my daughter the car locked ( differential). …”
NHTSA complaint #10315994, filed 2010-03, 123,505 miles“2007 Gmc Yukon denali. As I was driving...engine light came on, following with vehicle stability control, traction control disable then reduced engine power and it wont let me drive more then 20 MPH. Took it the dealer, replaced terminal wires, replaced bcm module ($1100). Two days later same lights comes back on dashboard...took it to the dealer and they told me I need throttle body replaced ($631). Then even more issues came, as you stopping for the stop light, but the truck jerking forward while foot on break and as stopping it makes a thud noise when slowing down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10677051, filed 2015-01, 92,000 miles“Driving at about 20 miles per hour, excelled to get past another vehicle and the vehicle basically stopped, threw us(kids, myself) back, almost in a whiplash type manner. As I tried to excel the engine just revved and the car would not move. I put into 3rd, but when I made a stop I had to put into 2nd. Stopped again, had to go to first, wouldn't move in any other gear and barely in first. I was near the dealer thank goodness and pulled in there.”
NHTSA complaint #10184678, filed 2007-03, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 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.
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 25% |
| 2025 | 7 | 12% |
| 2024 | 13 | 12% |
| 2023 | 47 | 19% |
| 2022 | 29 | 16% |
| 2021 | 55 | 16% |
| 2020 | 15 | 41% |
| 2019 | 13 | 24% |
| 2018 | 18 | 26% |
| 2017 | 48 | 24% |
| 2016 | 36 | 13% |
| 2015 | 46 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 21 | 5% |
| 2006 | 2 | 7% |
| 2005 | 8 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 13 | 7% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 10% |
| 1997 | 15 | 11% |
| 1996 | 8 | 11% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2007 GMC Yukon
214 complaintsBody and structure
77 complaintsOther or unknown
64 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsElectronic stability control
36 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 GMC Yukon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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