2015 GMC Yukon XL power train problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 GMC Yukon XL — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH to work, the vehicle shifted into neutral and into low and failed to drive at about 20 MPH. The check engine light was flashing. The front collision was unavailable. The contact left the vehicle at a gas station…”
filed Jun 4, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered. The contact stated that upon pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed into a parking space with assistance. Additionally, the contact stated that while her…”
filed Apr 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Yukon XL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon XL | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Yukon XL | 2 | 9% |
| 2024 Yukon XL | 10 | 16% |
| 2023 Yukon XL | 32 | 17% |
| 2022 Yukon XL | 27 | 18% |
| 2021 Yukon XL | 44 | 22% |
| 2020 Yukon XL | 12 | 27% |
| 2019 Yukon XL | 13 | 20% |
| 2018 Yukon XL | 8 | 15% |
| 2017 Yukon XL | 34 | 24% |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 32 | 16% |
| 2011 Yukon XL | 4 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 GMC Yukon XL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.