2023 GMC Yukon XL Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 GMC Yukon XL, 18% of its 216 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 67,000 miles. One injury is listed and no crashes, fires, or related recalls appear in the data.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 38
- 18% of 216
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 67,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Transmission valve body failures cause jerking, hesitation, or getting stuck in gear during acceleration, with dealers reporting the part on indefinite backorder.
- Vehicle suddenly loses power or drops into neutral at highway speed with no warning, sometimes described as reduced-acceleration or reduced-power alerts.
- Sudden deceleration or slamming feeling followed by an inability to accelerate, with RPM spiking while road speed drops.
- Complete loss of drive or reverse gear after the transmission or control module fails, leaving the vehicle undriveable.
- Engine stalling or shutting down while driving, in some cases tied to a separate engine recall involving rods and camshafts, accompanied by transmission and DEF warning lights.
When 2023 GMC Yukon XL transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 22, 2025, latest Sep 16, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2023 GMC Yukon XL
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
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 2023 GMC Yukon XL have?
- NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Yukon XL, which is 18% of the 216 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2023 GMC Yukon XL?
- The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2023 Yukon XL.
- At what mileage do transmission problems occur on the 2023 Yukon XL?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2023 Yukon XL is 67,000 miles.
- Are the transmission problems dangerous?
- NHTSA records one injury tied to this problem area for the 2023 Yukon XL, with no crashes or fires reported.
- How does 2023 compare to other Yukon XL model years for transmission complaints?
- The 2023 model year's 18% share of complaints in this area is close to 2022's 18% and 2024's 16%, but lower than 2020's 28% and 2019's 22%.