2022 GMC Yukon Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 29 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2022 GMC Yukon, 16% of its 179 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 32,000 miles. A related recall (26V085000) covers transmission control module software on the 10-speed transmission.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 29
- 16% of 179
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 32,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the transmission shifting erratically between roughly 19-24 mph and 49-57 mph, with jerking and loud noises during acceleration.
- Several drivers describe sudden loss of reverse gear, traced by dealers to a failed or backordered transmission valve body.
- Some report the vehicle entering limp mode on the highway after the engine revved high unexpectedly, with reverse no longer functioning.
- One owner reported total valve body failure at 30,000 miles while driving on the freeway at 65 mph, with no warning beforehand.
- A driver reported the vehicle shutting off while reversing over a bump, displaying a 'Park' message and repeating the shutdown while driving over rough road at 25 mph.
When 2022 GMC Yukon transmission complaints were filed
First complaint May 1, 2023, latest Sep 3, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 GMC Yukon
- 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 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 have?
- NHTSA lists 29 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2022 Yukon, which is 16% of its 179 total complaints filed for the model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2022 GMC Yukon?
- Yes. Recall 26V085000, reported in 2026, covers the 10-speed transmission with ETRS on the 2022 GMC Yukon and related GM SUVs; the remedy is a transmission control module software update installed free by dealers.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 32,000 miles at the time of the reported transmission failure.
- Did the 2022 Yukon's transmission issues cause any crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 29 transmission and powertrain complaints for this year.