5.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,158 miles

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problem #12

Feb 072022

Yukon

  • miles
The transmission failed while merging and almost caused a collision. After a complete transmission replacement, the fuel injectors failed causing the same issue. GM extended fuel injector warranty due to the number of similar issues, but not in my state.

- Lexington , KY, USA

problem #11

Nov 262021

Yukon

  • miles
My car is not shifting right. I took it into GMC, and they said they corrected it. I have taken in two times for this issue already. Today I almost was in a car accident because the car would not shift properly and it shoved me forward like A car hit me from the back. The car is not shifting properly at all. And now it-??s making a muffling sound and it-??s like stuck in a gear. I pulled over and I parked and then I reversed and then I went to hit the gas again to try to go slowly and it jolted forward again. This is serious and needs repaie

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #10

May 072018

Yukon

  • 31,000 miles
When traveling at low speeds (10-20 mph), I have continuously experienced "lunging" and "jerkiness" with my transmission for over 2 years now. Despite approximately a dozen separate evaluations and/or repairs by GM-certified technicians, the problem continues to exist. I am told that the issue is normal and that I must live with the issue as being normal. Not only am I concerned about the ongoing maintenance cost, but the safety of myself and passengers should the vehicle strike an object or person accidentally. According to various online sources, there are hundreds of GM owners who are experiencing similar issues, and even a class action law suit has been filed. However, there has been no acknowledgement or meaningful resolution to the problems.

- Franklin, TN, USA

problem #9

Jun 032020

Yukon

  • miles
My 2017 GMC Yukon denali continues to have a very loud shudder sound as you accelerate.

- Hyattsvilee, MD, USA

problem #8

Jul 072020

Yukon

  • 48,000 miles
Vehicle has hard shift from park. Most often when first driven of the day but also occurs when stopping for redlights or stop signs while traveling.

- Marion, AR, USA

problem #7

Dec 172019

Yukon

  • 56,000 miles
Beginning around 56,000 miles the transmission started lurching and stuttering at slow speeds. It is worse when cold but never quite goes away. Dealership kept it for 3 days and felt it but said all was within normal range. Beginning around 65,000 it started stuttering when trying to accelerate while in motion, such as on the highway when trying to pass. This is not only annoying but dangerous when you can't get the power you need when needed because the transmission can't decide when to shift.

- Trinity, NC, USA

problem #6

Sep 232017

Yukon

  • miles
From time to time the vehicle lunges forward when im stopped at a stop sign, crosswalk or a stop sign. I have had it into the dealerships numerous times but GM only wants to put bandaids on the issue, GM has a major issue with their eight speed transmission, they only have internal bulletins to their dealerships. The dealership tells you to bring the vehicle in and they will drive it with the customer, but the issue is intermittent and doesnt always lunges, GM is trying to outlast the customers hoping they will get tired of dealing with the issue and they will go away. GM cannot afford a recall because of the size of the problem, several deaths will occur until this issue is resolved. The issue happens on the roadways

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #5

Jan 182018

Yukon

  • 5,000 miles
While driving at slow speeds the transmission will suddenly shift extremely hard into first gear when while lightly increasing speed. The transmission will shift extremely hard into first gear while gradually coming to a stop. Occasionally while driving slowly (parking lots) the transmission upshifts to second gear causing the car to lurch forward nearly causing a collision. This is a continuing problem that cannot be repaired at the dealership.

- Murrieta, CA, USA

problem #4

Nov 212017

Yukon

  • 100 miles
I purchased my 2017 Yukon denali in 2017. Since the day I bought it I have noticed a problem with appears to be the transmission. I will be at a stop then I accelerate and the car has a hard shift forward. It tends to pull forward all of a sudden but very violently. I have taken in my Yukon to the two GMC delerships in my area several times. They have serviced it and even performed a transmission flush but still the problem has always continued. I have been dealing with this Yukon problem for two years now. Its so dangerous to drive.

- Edinburg, TX, USA

problem #3

Jan 032019

Yukon

  • 24,000 miles
I have taken it in to the dealership several time for inspection. The first time involved a repeated vibration while driving. The resolution was to change or flush the transmission fluid to get rid of any metal shavings. Since then I've taken it back into the dealership twice with reports of jerking, a delayed start when accelerating, and most recently a lurching when shifting between reverse and drive. Each time they have said this is normal.

- Mason, MI, USA

problem #2

Mar 122018

Yukon

  • 9,000 miles
The transmission or torque converter are shuddering how do we fix, how do I protect family, will the transmission fall out on highway can I keep driving and be safety with family?

- Cape Canaveral, FL, USA

problem #1

May 072018

Yukon

  • 4,400 miles
Transmission shifts are very rough in slow traffic with as much as one to two second delays in shifting into gear with a loud thump. It is so rough that it feels like someone may have ran into the your back bumper. It is also bad enough that it startles the driver and could be a safety issue. GM is saying that this is normal for this eight speed transmission. If my car, the one I'm driving now, had this same problem I would definitely replace the transmission. This is a 2017 denali with less than 5000 miles on it. Online there are many complaints about this and it seems that GM is trying to wait the public out now that the new vehicles have a new ten speed transmission. The dealer told me they could not fix the problem and we would have to live with it. Again, this to me is a major safety issue.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA