2022 GMC Yukon XL power train problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 GMC Yukon XL — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“transfer case locked up at highway speeds. had to be towed to dealer not drivable. Locking up rear tires at highways speed was serious risk. It was inspected and found not to be covered under current recall even though exact same thing happed to recalled vehicles. No warning lights or messages”
filed Jun 23, 2026
“My 2022 GMC Yukon XL with the 6.2L L87 engine was previously subject to NHTSA Recall 25V-274 / GM Recall N252494000 for L87 engine loss of propulsion. The recall was closed by the dealer as “PicoScope Inspection — Engine Passed / Update Engine Oil Type,” with the oil/cap/filter remedy. The vehicle…”
filed May 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheelsCampaign 26V085000 · Feb 13, 2026
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% |
| 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% |
| 2015 Yukon XL | 35 | 11% |
| 2011 Yukon XL | 4 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 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.