NHTSA Complaint #11639641 — 2021 GMC YUKON XL POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11639641
Vehicle	2021 GMC YUKON XL
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	January 22, 2025
Date Filed	January 30, 2025
Mileage	63,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the local dealer for further investigation. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V839000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

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