2022 GMC Yukon XL Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 30 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 GMC Yukon XL, 18% of all 166 complaints filed for the year. A related recall (26V085000) covers 10-speed transmission control module software on this model. Median mileage at failure was 90,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 30
- 18% of 166
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 90,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden, unexpected shifts into neutral at highway speed with a total loss of power.
- Some describe the transmission slipping or hard-shifting aggressively, causing the rear tires to lock up at speeds between 10 and 65 mph.
- Several report the transmission becoming stuck, unable to shift past 2nd gear or engage reverse, tied to valve body or solenoid failures.
- One owner reported a brief delay of about one second between pressing the accelerator and the vehicle responding at 55-60 mph.
- Multiple complaints mention a warning message for 'Service Transmission Now' appearing alongside other dashboard alerts.
When 2022 GMC Yukon XL transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 18, 2025, latest Sep 17, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 GMC Yukon XL
- NHTSA 26V085000Feb 13, 2026Transmission & Powertrain43,743 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module:software
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
Risk: Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. 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 N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Yukon XL model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2022 GMC Yukon XL have?
- NHTSA lists 30 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 GMC Yukon XL, which is 18% of all 166 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2022 GMC Yukon XL?
- Yes. Recall 26V085000, reported in February 2026, covers the 10-speed transmission with ETRS on 2022 GMC Yukon XL and related GM models. The remedy is a free transmission control module software update.
- At what mileage do transmission problems tend to appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 90,000 miles at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2022 GMC Yukon XL.
- Have there been crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the 30 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year.