2022 GMC Yukon Transmission & Power Train Problems

NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026

25Power Train complaints

15.4%Of all 162 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How power train ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE94 · 58%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25 · 15.4%

POWER TRAIN25 · 15.4%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING12 · 7.4%

Unspecified / other10 · 6.2%

Share of the 162 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 GMC Yukon overview page.

What owners report

“Original inspection and recall was performed on my 6.2 engine on 12/02/25 and the engine failed on 1/15/26 , the vehicle is in the shop…”NHTSA complaint 11712224 — filed 01/20/2026

“There was an engine recall on the vehicle that was inspected and passed. My wife noticed the vehicle shaking while she was driving and the…”NHTSA complaint 11708458 — filed 01/02/2026

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the turn signals audible sound failed to operate as designed. Additionally, while reversing into…”NHTSA complaint 11678213 — filed 08/04/2025

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Power Train complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 GMC Yukon have transmission & power train problems?

Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2022 GMC Yukon: 25 of 162 complaints on file (15.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 GMC Yukon have in total?

162 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 0 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's power train category include?

NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.