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2023 GMC Yukon Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 43 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 GMC Yukon, 18% of its 239 total complaints. No related recall is listed for this area. Median mileage at failure is 35,197.5 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
43
18% of 239
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
35,198 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle unexpectedly shifts into neutral and loses power while driving at highway speed, sometimes with cruise control engaged.
  • Engine stalls or dies at low speed while stopping at intersections or stop signs, occasionally requiring a restart.
  • Transmission shifter fails to move out of park after startup, accompanied by braking system and traction control warning messages.
  • Owners report engine knocking or rattling noises followed by a sudden loss of power, in some cases leading to a recommended engine replacement.
  • Accelerator pedal is depressed with no vehicle response after the transmission independently shifts, disrupting normal acceleration.

When 2023 GMC Yukon transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 11, 2023, latest Sep 14, 2026.

2023 GMC Yukon transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month6Mar 2023Dec 2023Jan 2025Apr 2025Sep 2025Feb 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2025 (6).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2023 GMC Yukon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Yukon model year

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

  1. 20104 (3%)
  2. 20118 (3%)
  3. 20122 (2%)
  4. 20135 (3%)
  5. 20143 (5%)
  6. 201554 (9%)
  7. 201638 (13%)
  8. 201750 (24%)
  9. 201818 (25%)
  10. 201913 (22%)
  11. 202014 (39%)
  12. 202151 (16%)
  13. 202229 (16%)
  14. 202343 (18%)
  15. 202413 (13%)
  16. 20257 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2023 GMC Yukon have?
NHTSA lists 43 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Yukon, which is 18% of the 239 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 GMC Yukon transmission or powertrain?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2023 Yukon.
At what mileage do 2023 Yukon transmission problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 35,197.5 miles.
Have any crashes, fires, or injuries been reported for this issue?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Yukon.
How does the 2023 Yukon compare to other years for this problem area?
The 2023 Yukon's 18% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2020 (39%) and 2018 (25%), but higher than 2024 (13%) and 2025 (13%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.