22 yukon xl Torque converter issues

[Bayboss23]

I have a 2022 Yukon xl 5.3 my wife took it into the dealer today and they said the torque converter was bad it has almost 76k miles so it’s past warranty has anyone else had this issue. We don’t haul any trailers with it or drive it hard it’s just our family daily driver I’m just worried if I replace it with the dealer they will put the same torque converter and will eventually fail any help would be appreciated

 

[B-train]

I would ask "why is it bad" or "what evidence supports this claim?" How has it been driving/acting? Have you ever had the transmission serviced? If not, maybe a fluid and filter change may make a difference before jumping on the repair wagon.

On the other hand, if its slipping, jerking, shuddering, or howling, then they are perhaps on the correct path.

If it needs to be replaced, then I would see what kind of GM loyalty, customer care, they can provide. A transmission done at 76k and no warranty is complete BS in my book. I would see if they will goodwill all, or a portion, of it. If that's not an option, then ask what a new transmission price would be (try the goodwill cost route) instead if you plan on keeping the vehicle for many more years. A GM replacement transmission will carry a 3 yr/100k nationwide warranty. So, depending on the cost difference, you should weigh your options.

If it's even remotely close in price, I'd go new transmission. Just make sure its documented as "customer pay" not warranty so you get the full warranty on the transmission if you are footing most of the bill. Get it in writing beforehand what the warranty will be. They may offer to pay some of the bill but then stick you with a 2 yr/24k warranty that could leave you in the same spot.........again

 

[Bayboss23]

My wife said it was jerking and the transmission hasn’t been serviced I was planning to change the transmission oil soon never had any issues before

 

[Joseph Garcia]

As recommended above, get the transmission fluid and filter changed, preferably at a trusted local repair shop.

Then, re-evaluate.

 

[Bayboss23]

Thank you guys for all your help I’ll get back on what we did

 

[GMCnewbee]

Did you purchase new from the Dealer? Our 2022 Yukon came with a 5 year powertrain warranty standard. Talk to the Dealer and talk to GM. They may help you on this.

 

[Bayboss23]

Yes I bought it brand new and i believe it’s 5 years or 60k miles so I’m past the 60k

 

[jerry455]

I had a new trans installed in my 2021 Suburban High Country. It just turned 80,000 miles when I took it to the dealer last February. It was on my dime. It started acting funny, slipping and rough shifts about 3 months before I took it in. I tried a fluid and filter change but that didn't help. I had about 2,000 miles on the service and the dealer said the fluid was burned. I bought it May 2024 at 70,000 miles. It was in decent condition but I have no idea what the previous owner did. I took it to the dealer hoping it might be covered because of the rough shift and what seemed like the 5th gear lock up and the bulletin. It felt like you were rear ended every once in a while. It evidently never set a code. I ended up paying $5,017 for the new trans and installation. I think the dealer did a little goodwill and my salesman as the trans list around $4,000. I will definitely be changhing fluid yearly. ULV fluid seems like water. You have to shake it up to mix the additives before you put it in. I don't think it last like the older ATF fluids did. I am looking at the PPE pan for more capacity and easier draining. I bought a fluid extractor/filler from Harbor Freight that holds 8 quarts and makes it a lot easier filling the trans.