2018 GMC Yukon

I am writing as a concerned owner of a 2018 GMC Yukon Denali, which I purchased in 2018. Over the past six years, I have encountered multiple critical issues with the vehicle, specifically with the transmission and motor mounts. These issues have been both recurring and costly to address, raising concerns over the reliability and safety of the vehicle. Recently, I experienced a complete transmission failure that required a full replacement, which was both unexpected and financially burdensome. Additionally, I have had to replace two motor mounts, further highlighting what appears to be a design or manufacturing flaw affecting multiple components within the vehicle. These problems are not isolated incidents, as I have come across numerous accounts from other GMC customers facing similar challenges with their transmissions and motor mounts. The recurring nature of these failures suggests a systemic issue that impacts not only me but many others, both financially and in terms of vehicle safety. I’d like to note that these issues were confirmed by authorized GM dealers. The motor mounts were diagnosed and replaced at Koons in Woodbridge, VA, with the drive motor mount diagnosed in 2023. The transmission was diagnosed, repaired, and inspected by Jack Winegardner Chevrolet in Fort Washington, MD, in August 2024. What is particularly concerning is the lack of any warning lights or messages alerting me to potential problems. For the motor mounts, I noticed snapping and clicking sounds when accelerating or stopping, along with significant shaking while driving. For the transmission, the vehicle began slipping and jerking when changing gears, a problem that became apparent only upon experiencing it firsthand. General Motors’ mission statement emphasizes a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and safety. However, the persistent issues with the Yukon Denali’s transmission and motor mounts seem to undermine these values, especially concerning driver and passenger safety. Fa

After stopping and then go, like at a light or stop sign, on acceleration SUV will go slightly forward and stalls and high rev for a second and car feels like it’s dying or losing power and starts back up. I feel unsafe and that the car might stop middle of intersection from stop-and-go. Sometimes while driving I lose power driving and stepping on gas pedal has a few second lag time to pick back up. I’ve never had this issue before or any of my vehicles and I bought it new and we are original owners.

May 31st 2022-While driving on the highway, I lost control of my power steering. Luckily my husband was with me to drive it back home. June 1st 2022-Took it to a service center and was told it needed a part to fix the problem. We ordered the part, which would not be delivered until may 6th 2022. June 4th 2022- Went to drive, made it a couple blocks down the road when the ABS, electronic stability control, & the engine light came on. So I turned around to take it back home, only now my power steering was completely out, my car would not shift out of first gear. After arriving home, I attempted to put it in park but was unable to. My motor shut off but would not allow me to place it in park or turn the electric power off. The only option I had was to disconnect the battery. I let it sit for a few hours, reconnected the battery, now my car will not start at all. I am now unable to take my car to the dealership due to power failure Note: June 2nd & 3rd, my vehicle was not driven I did contact my local dealer to check if there were any open recalls, was told no

2014-2018 Chevy and GMC's have a problem with cycling of the thermostat that causes stress fractures on the radiator leading to coolant leaks. Attached are GM bulletins on the 2014 and 2015 models. As one can see they have provided special coverage on the 2014 models to 5 years or 100000 miles for this problem.(Bulletin 15829) This is not true of the 2015 through 2018 like mine. Although they use similar verbiage in the bulletin P11513A and P11513F. It should be noted that Bulletin P11513A and F also applies to 2015 Cadillac Escalade Models, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, 2015 GMC Sierra Denali, Yukon Models, Yukon Denali Models Equipped with 4.3L, 5.3L or 6.2L Engine (RPOs LV1, LV3, L83 or L86). ***Basically this is a safety hazard because when traveling highway speeds it puts car into reduced power mode and you can only drive very slow on highway or be stranded on side which is just as dangerous ***

I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND EXITING THE HW. THE REAR WHEEL OF THE DRIVER SIDE BROKE OFF AND SEPARATED FROM THE CAR WHICH CAUSED MY CAR TO HIT THE CEMENT BEERIER ON FRONT AND THE SIDE OF THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THEN THE CAR TURNED 180 DEGREES AND HIT THE BEERIER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE REAR OF THE CAR. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED AND WE DISCOVERED THAT THE WHEEL BROOK OFF OF THE REAR AXE. NO DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL. SEVERAL INDUSTRY EXPORTS STATED THAT THIS SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN.

BEEN SINCE DAY PNE OVER PAYMENT RANDOM CALL WRONG SIZE TIRES INSURANCE CLAIM THAT THEY SENT TO FIX AND CLUED THE PIECE AND A REFURBISHED PART PINT CHIPPED WHEN I TOOK IT FOR MAINTENANCE THEY DO OTHER NONSENSE VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE AMOUNT PAID WITH DDOWNPAIMT SHOWING NO PAYMENT ON CREDIT REPORT ABOUT TO HIRE A LAWYER I WANT A NEW TRUCK FOR ALL THE MONEY AND TIME SPEND OVERTIME OR FIX IT DND I DON'T LIKE A NEW CAR TO HAVE A RECALL I HAVE KIDS