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GMC Yukon repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (3%)
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- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 920 repairs.
GMC Yukon transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 103 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
420-horsepower 6.2L V8 10-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 32000 mi | Transmission had a hard shift from reverse to drive regularly. Dealer found tsb relating to issue and reprogrammed transmission. Issue completely resolved. |
2017 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD
| 61000 mi US $3800 |
Transmission went out, limp mode. Known failure issue, just like TSB but GM dealer refused to honor warranty. I purchased new ETE factory rebuilt transmission with warranty. |
2016 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 33000 mi | jerky shifting |
2015 GMC Yukon
Engine not specified
| 33000 mi | Torque converter needed to be replaced. Second time in 6 months. |
2015 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 16000 mi | Transmission clunking and shifting poorly. Replaced transmission under warranty with updated factory new unit |
| 15100 mi | Replace torque converter in 8 speed transmission |
| 13020 mi | Recall repair for transmission shudder. Seems like they reflashed the truck and that's all. |
| 7000 mi | Rough ride at freeway speed |
| 13000 mi | Rough ride at 72 mph. Force balanced the tires which helped some |
2015 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 21300 mi | Repair did not fix the shuddering. It actually made it worse as it occurs in multiple shift points not just the 4-5 shift. Dealer checking with GM. I requested the calibration of the shift points be set back to the original settings. |
2014 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 76441 mi US $186 |
Four tires balanced |
2011 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 90000 mi US $750 |
Torque Converter started to go bad. Ordered a rebuilt Delco Torque Converter from Amazon. best deal with a $100 rebate when old core sent back, postage paid. |
2011 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38200 mi | Transmission Dipstick tube fracture. Broke clean in half about 10" above end of the actual dipstick. WAS included in GM recall ( yet i received no notice from GM, far as i can tell) The Valvoline tech disouvered it while checking fluid level |
2011 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 49000 mi | Rear differential pinion seal was leaking. Dealer replaced seal under warranty. |
2010 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 103000 mi US $100 |
Developed a clicking, squeaking, ticking noise in LF area that occurred once per tire revolution. Some sort of noise was made approx 75% of the time, and could be felt in steering and body. Examination of LF found a bolt from the driveshaft attach collar had loosened, and was striking the hub. Re-assembled with Locktite. No further problems noted. |
2010 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 46200 mi | Leaking front output shaft seal leak. Dealer replaced the seal under warranty |
| 90000 mi US $570 |
I was replacing the belts and noticed that the transmission cooler lines were leaking. I took it to my mechanic and they replaced the lines with oem parts. |
2009 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
332-horsepower 6.0L V8 Hybrid 4-speed 2-mode automatic 4WD w/low range
| 56380 mi C $250 |
Front transfer case failure |
2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
380-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 114000 mi US $2500 |
rebuilt front differential left front cv axle replaced |
| 129000 mi US $800 |
Car shifts improperly and torque converter locks up when cold, stalling engine when coming to a stop |
| 222640 mi C $1500 |
fixed a linkage problem with transmission. |
| 120280 mi C $100 |
u-joint required replacement |
2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 57000 mi | leaking transfer case, leaking transmission housing, |
| 25000 mi | Front axle seal Replaced pinion seal. |
2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
380-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 34000 mi | Harsh downshift |
| 101000 mi US $400 |
CV joints replaced |
2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
332-horsepower 6.0L V8 Hybrid 4-speed 2-mode automatic 4WD w/low range
| 86800 mi C $615 |
leaking front differential seal |
2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 101000 mi US $405 |
Leaking axle seal |
2007 GMC Yukon
Engine not specified
| 38440 mi | new rear U-joint put in |
2007 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
380-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125600 mi US $1500 |
chasing high speed (70 mph+) vibration on acceleration only. replaced front differential. balanced both drive shafts |
| 137000 mi US $1000 |
vibration at freeway speed, replaced front differential gear, drive shaft balanced,rear differential inspected, problem persists |
| 62000 mi US $184 |
Car was making a noise from the front end. Front differential was rebuilt. |
| 77000 mi | Automatic transmission is shifting roughly. |
| 171000 mi US $900 |
Replaced passenger side axle |
| 72000 mi US $600 |
Transmission lines were leaking, had to replace them. |
| 148700 mi US $30 |
Squeaking |
2007 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 62000 mi US $140 |
Leak in one of the transmission cooler lines leading to the cooler. |
2007 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
380-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 82000 mi | Whining Noise in the vehicle |
| 115940 mi C $1900 |
transmission seals leaking |
| 32000 mi | Transmission front pump seal. |
2007 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 54000 mi | Sprog Gear replacement |
2007 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 20600 mi | Sprag gear broke took out clutch and plates 3-4 Transmission - replaced sprag gear,clutch, 3-4 plates |
| 74380 mi C $560 |
Transfer case was rebuilt and electric 4 wheel shifting module was replaced. |
| 104700 mi US $400 |
100,000 mile service. Small transmission line leak detected and repaired. |
| 129200 mi US $1100 |
Differential making whining noise. They replaced ring and pinion gear. |
2006 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 208329 mi US $300 |
4wd transfer case encoder motor need to be replaced - vehicle would sometimes start in 4wd-lo and could not be shifted into 2wd |
| 158000 mi US $500 |
Bad sensor inside the transfer case encoder motor. Replaced sensor. |
| 165000 mi | 4x4 pushbutton switch acting strangely. cheap fix is to replace the buttons. |
2005 GMC Yukon
Engine not specified
2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 122000 mi US $1400 |
Transmission (4L60E) lost Rev/2nd/4th gears. |
2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 90700 mi | Service 4WD notification, actuator replaced. |
| 120000 mi | Whining noise from rear end. Replaced entire axle/differential assembly. |
| 37000 mi US $100 |
Complete transmission failure resulting in installation of a remanufactured unit. |
| 65900 mi US $80 |
Replaced 4wd selector switch |
2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 60140 mi C $225 |
Transmission line was leaking. Replaced by dealer. |
| 98580 mi C $1000 |
computer that engages transfer case (4WD) needed to be replaced. |
| 111800 mi C $480 |
replaced u-joint |
| 141980 mi C $365 |
Replaced rear driveshaft and universal joints. |
| 142000 mi US $600 |
Bad transfer case bearing. Replacement t-case $1300, labor $400, With warranty cost owner $600 |
| 162200 mi US $742 |
front diff installed by warranty company lasted 1 year. just long enough to be out of warranty. all bearings replaced paid for by owner gear box replaced by warranty company lasted 2 years. still under warranty from re manufacturer. owner paid $100 for labor cost |
| 80000 mi US $2600 |
Transmission failure |
2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 126000 mi US $240 |
Replaced electric switch for trailer tow mode |
2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 59500 mi US $400 |
Yukon would off and on lock in 4-low. Mechanic found transmission line leak when had in for other service work |
| 73000 mi US $200 |
Rear u-joint on back started making horrible noise. Had to replace. |
| 76000 mi US $125 |
U-joint making clunking noises again. Replaced U-joint. Still making noise when shifting from reverse to drive or drive to reverse. Added differential oil. Still making noise. Have to take to mechanic again soon. |
| 126800 mi US $850 |
The transfer case motor had to be replaced because it would jump out of 4 x 4 into 4 x 2 without me pressing a button |
2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 232708 mi US $1219 |
Rear main seal replacement, transfer case flush |
| 178600 mi US $350 |
Driver's side CV axle replaced due to noise. |
| 187000 mi US $876 |
Rear axle was rebuilt with new bearings, new seals and one new axle. |
| 233000 mi US $500 |
New rear end bearings and new limited slip unit. |
2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
| 125200 mi US $200 |
Front differential pinion seal was leaking |
2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 109000 mi US $100 |
Clanking noise when putting the car in gear..ended up getting new rear U-Joints which solved the problem. Dealer quote was ~$300, had private mechanic fix for $75 |
| 198000 mi US $2000 |
No previous symptoms. Sudden loss of reverse, 2 and 4 gear. Fractured sun shell. Transmission had all required services done over the life of the car. Rebuilt transmission should be good for another 200,000 miles. now has 3 year warranty. |
| 110000 mi US $1200 |
Differential |
2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 134000 mi US $1210 |
transmission service caused by a leaking pan gasket, pinion seal and fluid |
2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 144800 mi US $956 |
Replaced U Joint |
| 165700 mi US $316 |
Replaced transmission hose lines |
| 138000 mi US $1250 |
Replaced water pump, and all 3 transmission lines to transmission cooler. |
2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 87000 mi US $2800 |
Transmission rear planitary gear failed. Had to have transmission rebuilt |
| 131000 mi | Transmission gear selector cable (linkage cable or shift cable) disconnected from transmission while vehicle was parked in a parking lot. Unsure of cause, but re-attached once we had a jack and pliers. |
| 87000 mi US $916 |
Encoder failed. This is the motorized device that engages 4H and 4L |
| 135000 mi US $800 |
Computer controller box for the 4WD started shifting uncommanded. This is second failure with 4WD on the car. Other was the encoder. It's no coincidence that LEMON and YUKON have 5 letters each. |
| 147300 mi US $400 |
One of the transmission coolant lines was leaking and needed to be replaced. |
| 153000 mi US $1500 |
Rebuilt the transmission. |
| 155000 mi | Service 4WD warning comes on but doesn't stay on. Error codes aren't conclusive since they have so many and they have been there for many months. Technician reset them and problem doesn't re-occur. |
2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 89000 mi US $2300 |
New transmission. |
2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 74000 mi US $400 |
Replace transmission under extended warrienty |
| 136000 mi US $900 |
Leaking front axle seals |
| 231260 mi C $370 |
Rubber boots on front driveshafts were split. Replace both front driveshaft assemblies. |
| 235817 mi C $1049 |
Replaced the rear half of the transfer case housing. The housing was corroded and leaking oil. The cause of the corrosion was from galvanic action between the aluminum housing and the steel bolts and washers. Replaced the rear half of the transfer case housing. Corroded out leaking oil. Cause of leak is by galvanic corrosion between the aluminum housing and the steel bolts & washer used to join both halves. |
| 149720 mi C $100 |
When you go from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive or vice versa, the engine light goes on. Its a screw up in the computer/ electrical area, The drive train still functions. |
2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 386000 mi | Front differential needed replacement. |
2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 169000 mi US $1300 |
Rear axle seal leaking |
2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 110000 mi US $1350 |
Tranny needed to be tuned. I am waiting for it to fail. Currrently have 122000 on truck. |
2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 68000 mi US $1200 |
Car was in for loud noise, in shop for over two weeks; within a week after picking up car it had to be towed to shop, transmission had to be replaced. Trans was dropped on previous visit and bearing replaced, and then had to replace transmission. |
2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 57204 mi US $140 |
service transmission |
2001 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 130000 mi US $80 |
Replace filter |
| 231000 mi | Replaced rear transmission seal, $5. |
2001 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 199000 mi US $375 |
Replaced carrier bearings in rear end. |
| 170000 mi | u-joint repair needed |
1999 GMC Yukon 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 78000 mi US $600 |
Rear pinion bearing went bad(scored in one place) mechanic said it sets too long and the top of the bearing is not covered in the lube for a long period.I think it was a faulty bearing. But hey, the truck is 14.5 years old. |
1999 GMC Yukon 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 67000 mi US $100 |
Hard shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, was told it's normal on GM transmissions and it needs a new valve body for $1100. |
| 86000 mi US $400 |
To address a hard 1-2 shift, I replaced the fuel filter, air filter, changed the transmission fluid and filter, and dropped the 1-2 accumulator and changed the big spring which was worn. Not entirely successful as didn't replace accumulator. |
1997 GMC Yukon 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 137815 mi US $1908 |
1st/2nd gear planetary gear set output broke due to a thrust bearing failure. |
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