How many transmission complaints does the 2021 GMC Yukon XL have?

NHTSA lists 48 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Yukon XL, which is 21% of the 225 total complaints filed for the year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2021 GMC Yukon XL?

Yes, GM issued recall 24V797000 to install new transmission control module software, and a separate recall 22V036000 to replace rear driveshaft assemblies on the 2021 Yukon XL and related models.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 66,000 miles for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2021 Yukon XL.

Have transmission problems caused crashes or fires on the 2021 Yukon XL?

According to NHTSA data, the 48 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Yukon XL report zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries.

2021 GMC Yukon XL Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 48 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 GMC Yukon XL, 21% of all complaints filed for the year, with median mileage at failure of 66,000 miles. Two related recalls cover transmission control module software and rear driveshaft assemblies.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 48; 21% of 225
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 66,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle unexpectedly drops into neutral or loses power while driving at highway speeds, sometimes stalling in traffic.
Transmission requires full replacement after reported valve body failures or torque converter metal contamination.
Transmission downshifts unexpectedly into neutral at high speed and slips or revs high before downshifting.
Vehicle shakes or shudders in drive and during acceleration, in some cases paired with rear differential replacement.
Vehicle fails to shift into reverse, skips gears, and triggers a reduce-acceleration warning tied to the valve body control assembly.
Transmission warning light illuminates and dealers diagnose the need for a full transmission replacement.

When 2021 GMC Yukon XL transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 15, 2021, latest Sep 22, 2026.

48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2025 (6).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2021 GMC Yukon XL

NHTSA 24V797000Oct 24, 2024Transmission & Powertrain463,295 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve body
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440.
NHTSA 22V036000Jan 27, 2022Transmission & Powertrain1,789 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.
Risk: Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212351030.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Yukon XL model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
20115 (4%)
20122 (5%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
201544 (12%)
201636 (16%)
201737 (25%)
20188 (15%)
201915 (22%)
202013 (28%)
202148 (21%)
202230 (18%)
202338 (18%)
202411 (16%)
20252 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2021 GMC Yukon XL have?: NHTSA lists 48 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Yukon XL, which is 21% of the 225 total complaints filed for the year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2021 GMC Yukon XL?: Yes, GM issued recall 24V797000 to install new transmission control module software, and a separate recall 22V036000 to replace rear driveshaft assemblies on the 2021 Yukon XL and related models.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 66,000 miles for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2021 Yukon XL.
Have transmission problems caused crashes or fires on the 2021 Yukon XL?: According to NHTSA data, the 48 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Yukon XL report zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries.