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2022 GMC Yukon problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
82% of relevant owner complaints filed with NHTSA on the 2022 GMC Yukon are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. Well over half of everything owners reported is the drivetrain. That is a severe model-level pattern; every model year we track at this level has a documented failure behind it.
Worse than 98% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 10 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 80%).
Does the 2022 GMC Yukon have engine problems?
Owner complaints say yes, heavily, as a model-year pattern. 279 of 340 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Yukon concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (82%), and the largest group is filed under engine (220). For comparison, the 2021 scores 85% and the 2023 scores 82%. On a test drive, check for stalling, loss of power, rough idle, oil consumption or a check-engine light. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2022 compares with other GMC Yukon years
Of the 14 GMC Yukon years with enough complaints to score, the 2022 is the 2nd-worst on engine and transmission share (82%). The worst is the 2021 (85%), the best the 2011 (13%). By volume, the 2022 drew 350 complaints (279 drivetrain), against 560 for the 2021 and 460 for the 2023.
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The rest of the picture on the 2022 GMC Yukon
- The mileage where it happens. When owners of the 2022 GMC Yukon said the problem showed up, and the range most of them fell in.
- What the repair costs. Typical engine repair ranges, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives. Similar cars and nearby years with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 279 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2022 GMC Yukon engine and transmission recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns on the 2022 GMC Yukon involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 5 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
Risk: Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223,…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the…
2 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2022 GMC Yukon have engine problems?
Owner complaints say yes, heavily, as a model-year pattern. 279 of 340 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Yukon concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (82%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the engine and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 GMC Yukon?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2022 GMC Yukon is engine: 220 of 350 complaints (63%) name it, followed by power train (60) and electrical system (52). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap.
Is the 2022 GMC Yukon reliable?
On the engine and transmission, owner complaints point to a weak spot: 82% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain (very high signal). That is worse than 98% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 14 GMC Yukon years we score, it ranks 2nd-worst. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2022 GMC Yukon?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns on the 2022 GMC Yukon involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 5 in total: 26V085000 (power train: automatic transmission: control module: software), 25V619000 (fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly), 25V274000 (engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which GMC Yukon years are better?
Among the GMC Yukon years we track, the 2011 (13%), the 2012 (15%) and the 2013 (15%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2022 (82%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/gmc-yukon
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