How common are transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2015 GMC Yukon?

NHTSA has logged 54 complaints in this area for the 2015 Yukon, which is 9% of the 602 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 GMC Yukon transfer case or transmission?

Yes. Recall 14V374000 covers a transfer case control module software reprogram, and recall 14V152000 covers inspection and repair of the transmission oil cooler line connection.

At what mileage do these transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2015 Yukon is 15,000 miles.

How does the 2015 Yukon compare to other model years for this problem area?

The 2015 Yukon's 9% complaint share for Transmission & Powertrain is lower than several later years, such as 2020 at 39% and 2018 at 25%, though it still logged the highest raw complaint count (54) among the years shown before 2017.

2015 GMC Yukon Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 54 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 GMC Yukon, 9% of its 602 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 15,000. Two related recalls (14V374000 and 14V152000) cover transfer case software and transmission oil cooler line issues.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 54; 9% of 602
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 15,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Transfer case gets stuck in 4-wheel-drive or won't switch out of it, sometimes triggering a "Service 4WD" warning and leaving the truck undrivable.
Vehicle becomes hard to steer or drags the front wheels when turning while stuck in an unintended drive mode.
Truck stalls or won't move shortly after a 4WD warning light appears, sometimes requiring a tow with very low mileage on the odometer.
Vehicle vibrates through the steering wheel and console when switching between 4-cylinder and 8-cylinder engine modes.
Warning lights and body control module faults appear together with unexpected activation of 4WD low while driving.

When 2015 GMC Yukon transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 7, 2014, latest Feb 26, 2026.

54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2014 to Feb 2026; peak Nov 2014 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 GMC Yukon

NHTSA 14V374000Jun 27, 2014Transmission & Powertrain392,459 vehicles
Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.
Risk: If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle would lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14192.
NHTSA 14V152000Mar 31, 2014Transmission & Powertrain489,936 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
General Motors LLC (GM ) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 series and model year 2015 Suburban and Tahoe; GMC model year 2014 Sierra Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 Series and model year 2015 Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (feature code MYC). The subject vehicles may have a transmission oil cooler line that is not securely seated in the fitting.
Risk: If the line is not securely seated and transmission oil leaks from the fitting, the oil could contact a hot surface and cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil cooler line connection and repair the vehicles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546 or GMC owners may contact GMC at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14121.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Yukon model year

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

20104 (3%)
20118 (3%)
20122 (2%)
20135 (3%)
20143 (5%)
201554 (9%)
201638 (13%)
201750 (24%)
201818 (25%)
201913 (22%)
202014 (39%)
202151 (16%)
202229 (16%)
202343 (18%)
202413 (13%)
20257 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2015 GMC Yukon?: NHTSA has logged 54 complaints in this area for the 2015 Yukon, which is 9% of the 602 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 GMC Yukon transfer case or transmission?: Yes. Recall 14V374000 covers a transfer case control module software reprogram, and recall 14V152000 covers inspection and repair of the transmission oil cooler line connection.
At what mileage do these transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2015 Yukon is 15,000 miles.
How does the 2015 Yukon compare to other model years for this problem area?: The 2015 Yukon's 9% complaint share for Transmission & Powertrain is lower than several later years, such as 2020 at 39% and 2018 at 25%, though it still logged the highest raw complaint count (54) among the years shown before 2017.