GM 10-speed automatic reliability: years to avoid, problems & recalls

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 7, 2026

GM's 10-speed automatic carries wheel-lockup safety recalls on specific versions: 24V-797 for 2020–2022 diesel Silverado and Sierra pickups and 2021 diesel full-size SUVs, 26V-085 for 2022 full-size SUVs with the electronic shifter, and 25V-148 for 2020–2022 Camaro, 2020–2021 CT4/CT5 and 2019–2020 CT6. GM says a worn control valve can cause harsh shifts and, rarely, momentary wheel lockup; its software remedy comes with 15-year/150,000-mile coverage for that condition.

GM 10-speed automatic at a glance

GM Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic family (10L80, 10L90, 10L1000): key facts
Fact	Detail
Type	Conventional automatic
Forward speeds	10
Built by	General Motors
Used by	Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac
Years in use	2017–present (US)
Also known as	10L80, 10L90, 10L1000, 10L60
Transmission-related NHTSA recalls listed	4
Warranty extensions / special coverage listed	1
Court settlements listed	0

What the GM 10-speed automatic is

GM's 10-speed automatics are rear- and four-wheel-drive Hydra-Matic units. GM service information names 10L60, 10L80, 10L90 and 10L1000 versions, and fueleconomy.gov lists a 10-speed in the Camaro's supercharged V8 from 2017, the Escalade from 2018, all 2021-on Tahoe, Suburban and Yukon models, the Silverado 1500's 3.0L diesel and the Cadillac CT4 2.7L and CT5. Heavy-duty Silverado and Sierra trucks use the Allison-branded 10L1000.

The documented safety issue is wear inside the transmission control valve body. GM's recall reports say the wear can cause harsh shifting and, in rare cases, a momentary wheel lockup on a downshift from eighth gear. GM's remedy is software that watches for the wear and, if found, limits the transmission to fifth gear with a warning, backed by special coverage for the repair.

Which vehicles use the GM 10-speed automatic?

Makes, models and model years equipped with the GM 10-speed automatic
Make	Model	Model years	Notes
Chevrolet	Silverado 1500 / GMC Sierra 1500	2019–present (select engines)	10-speed with some engines; 2020–2022 3.0L Duramax diesel trucks use a 10-speed, while other engines in those years used 6- or 8-speed automatics[1][2]
Chevrolet	Silverado 2500HD/3500HD / GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD	2020–present (Duramax diesel); 2024–present (all engines)	Allison-branded 10L1000; Chevrolet says it became standard with the 6.6L gas V8 for 2024, replacing that engine's previous six-speed[3][4]
Chevrolet	Tahoe / Suburban	2021–present (all engines); 2018–2020 6.2L	fueleconomy.gov lists only 10-speed automatics from 2021[5][1]
GMC	Yukon / Yukon XL	2021–present (all engines)	Same powertrains as Tahoe/Suburban[6][1]
Cadillac	Escalade / Escalade ESV	2018–present	fueleconomy.gov lists a 10-speed for every Escalade engine from 2018[7]
Chevrolet	Camaro	2017–2024 (supercharged 6.2L); 2019–2024 (6.2L); 2020–2024 (3.6L V6)	Per fueleconomy.gov automatic listings; the 2.0L turbo automatic stayed an 8-speed. GM sells the 10L90-E as a performance part[8][9][10]
Cadillac	CT4 / CT5 / CT6	CT4 2.7L and all CT5 from 2020; CT6 2019–2020	The CT4 2.0L turbo uses an 8-speed[11][12][13]

GM 10-speed automatic years to avoid vs. safer years

“Years to avoid” here means the model years with the most documented action — recalls, manufacturer warranty extensions or court settlements — not a prediction about any single vehicle. A car from these years with completed repairs and good records can be a sound buy; one without them deserves a closer look.

Model years with the most documented problems

2020–2022 Silverado and Sierra diesels (1500 3.0L Duramax and 2500/3500 HD) — Covered by wheel-lockup recall 24V-797, with some 2020–2022 trucks recalled again under 26V-083 for incorrect repair.[15][18]
2021–2022 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade (2021 diesel; 2022 10-speed with ETRS) — Covered by wheel-lockup recalls 24V-797 (2021 diesels) and 26V-085 (2022 models with the 10-speed and electronic shifter).[15][19]
2020–2022 Camaro, 2020–2021 CT4 and CT5, 2019–2020 CT6 (10-speed) — Covered by wheel-lockup recall 25V-148.[13]

Later or safer years

2022 CT4 and CT5, 2023 Camaro (10-speed) — GM's recall report for 25V-148 says these were built with transmission control software that detects excessive valve wear.[16]
Diesel Silverado/Sierra 1500 built after March 21, 2022 and 2500/3500 built after January 11, 2022 — GM's recall report for 24V-797 says these were built with the new transmission control software that detects excessive wear.[14]

Known GM 10-speed automatic problems

Control-valve wear: harsh shifts and momentary rear-wheel lockup (diesel trucks and SUVs) (2020–2022)

GM's recall report for 24V-797 says excess wear in the transmission control valve body can cause a fluid leak and pressure drop, leading to harsh shifting and, in rare cases, a momentary rear-wheel lockup, which GM says occurs on a downshift from eighth gear. GM's chronology cites 1,888 field reports alleging a lock-up received between January 2020 and August 2024. The remedy software monitors the valve and, if it detects wear, limits the transmission to fifth gear and shows a service engine light and reduced-propulsion message.[14][15]

Reported symptoms

Harsh shifting
Momentary rear-wheel lockup or skid on a downshift
Service engine light with a reduced-propulsion message after the recall software detects wear

Control-valve wear: wheel lockup (Camaro and Cadillac sedans) (2019–2022)

Recall 25V-148 applies the same control-valve wear finding to 10-speed Camaro, CT4, CT5 and CT6 models. GM's recall report says it opened the investigation after a 2021 CT5 driver reported both front tires locking up, and that a field search found 115 reports alleging a lock-up, including one alleged accident. The remedy is the same monitoring software.[16][13]

Reported symptoms

Harsh shifts or transmission warnings
Sudden wheel lockup

Check-engine light and harsh shifts from the line-pressure solenoid (2019–2021)

GM preliminary information PIP5799 covers 10L60, 10L80, 10L90 and 10L1000 vehicles with a check-engine light and harsh shifts that set codes P2812 or P2814. GM attributes it to an electrical fault in control solenoid valve 7 (the line-pressure solenoid) and says the valve body should be replaced if standard diagnostics do not find the root cause.[1]

Reported symptoms

Check-engine light
Harsh shifts
Codes P2812 or P2814

Gear whine in 4th through 7th gear (some 2022–2023 builds) (2022–2023)

GM preliminary information PIP5928 describes a gear-type whine from 4th through 7th gear on 10L80 units built at GM's Silao plant during two windows in 2022 and 2023, caused by a machining defect in the reaction carrier pinion gears. GM states there is no durability issue; the correction is replacing the reaction carrier and sun gear.[17]

Reported symptoms

Whine that starts in 4th gear and can continue through 7th

GM 10-speed automatic recalls

Transmission-related NHTSA safety recalls (campaign numbers link to NHTSA)
NHTSA campaign	Reported	Vehicles	Summary
24V797	2024-10-24	2020–2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500/2500/3500 and GMC Sierra 1500/2500/3500; 2021 Cadillac Escalade/ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL — diesel engines only463,295 vehicles	The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up. Dealers install new transmission control module software; GM provides special coverage for transmissions the software identifies as having a defective valve.[15]
25V148	2025-03-06	2019–2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020–2021 CT4 and CT5, 2020–2022 Chevrolet Camaro with the 10-speed90,081 vehicles	The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock up. Dealers install transmission control module monitoring software.[13]
26V083	2026-02-13	2020 Silverado/Sierra 2500 and 3500; 2020–2022 Silverado/Sierra 15001,055 vehicles	Vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V-797. Dealers inspect the vehicle and update the transmission control software.[18]
26V085	2026-02-13	2022 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade/ESV with the 10-speed and Electronic Transmission Range Select (ETRS)43,743 vehicles	The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels. Dealers install new transmission control module software.[19]

Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of age or owner. Check a specific car by its 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with the CarWhere recall check.

GM 10-speed automatic extended warranty coverage

Manufacturer warranty extensions and special coverage for the GM 10-speed automatic
Program	Vehicles	Coverage	Notes
Special coverage for control-valve wear (with recalls 24V-797 and 25V-148)[20][21]	Vehicles covered by recalls 24V-797 (2020–2022 diesel pickups; 2021–2022 diesel full-size SUVs per GM's owner letter) and 25V-148 (2019–2020 CT6, 2020–2021 CT4/CT5, 2020–2022 Camaro)	15 years / 150,000 miles from the original in-service date, whichever comes first	GM's owner letters say that after the recall software is installed, the excess valve-wear condition is repaired at no charge within this period at a GM dealer; owners who already paid for qualifying repairs can apply for reimbursement. Other transmission conditions are not covered.

Extended coverage is tied to the VIN and usually measured from the original in-service date and mileage. A franchised dealer can confirm whether it still applies to a specific vehicle.

NHTSA owner complaints: the power-train signal

Owners file complaints with NHTSA and tag each with the components involved. The tables below count, for each model year, how many complaints include NHTSA’s “power train” component (transmission, transfer case and driveline). Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age, so compare the power-train share across years of the same model rather than across models.

Cadillac Escalade

In the model years that used the GM 10-speed automatic (highlighted), 49 of 377 NHTSA owner complaints (13%) list the power train as a component, versus 12.7% across the other Cadillac Escalade model years in the same snapshot. The highest count is the 2023 model year, with 15 power-train complaints.

Cadillac Escalade: NHTSA owner complaints by model year, all components vs. power train
Model year	All complaints	Power-train complaints	Power-train share
2008	167	7	4.2%
2009	58	4	6.9%
2010	43	2	4.7%
2011	65	2	3.1%
2012	26	1	3.8%
2013	17	4	23.5%
2014	19	1	5.3%
2015	102	26	25.5%
2016	101	21	20.8%
2017	85	19	22.4%
2018GM 10-speed automatic	21	3	14.3%
2019GM 10-speed automatic	24	1	4.2%
2020GM 10-speed automatic	13	2	15.4%
2021GM 10-speed automatic	74	8	10.8%
2022GM 10-speed automatic	71	11	15.5%
2023GM 10-speed automatic	119	15	12.6%
2024GM 10-speed automatic	41	7	17.1%
2025GM 10-speed automatic	14	2	14.3%

Chevrolet Tahoe

In the model years that used the GM 10-speed automatic (highlighted), 161 of 886 NHTSA owner complaints (18.2%) list the power train as a component, versus 8.1% across the other Chevrolet Tahoe model years in the same snapshot. The highest count is the 2021 model year, with 81 power-train complaints.

Chevrolet Tahoe: NHTSA owner complaints by model year, all components vs. power train
Model year	All complaints	Power-train complaints	Power-train share
2008	586	16	2.7%
2009	305	16	5.2%
2010	319	6	1.9%
2011	456	5	1.1%
2012	180	7	3.9%
2013	232	9	3.9%
2014	93	5	5.4%
2015	661	55	8.3%
2016	253	47	18.6%
2017	168	51	30.4%
2018	98	18	18.4%
2019	101	37	36.6%
2020	53	13	24.5%
2021GM 10-speed automatic	421	81	19.2%
2022GM 10-speed automatic	174	32	18.4%
2023GM 10-speed automatic	196	38	19.4%
2024GM 10-speed automatic	60	7	11.7%
2025GM 10-speed automatic	35	3	8.6%

Chevrolet Suburban

In the model years that used the GM 10-speed automatic (highlighted), 80 of 425 NHTSA owner complaints (18.8%) list the power train as a component, versus 2.1% across the other Chevrolet Suburban model years in the same snapshot. The highest count is the 2021 model year, with 33 power-train complaints.

Chevrolet Suburban: NHTSA owner complaints by model year, all components vs. power train
Model year	All complaints	Power-train complaints	Power-train share
2008	314	7	2.2%
2009	161	3	1.9%
2021GM 10-speed automatic	177	33	18.6%
2022GM 10-speed automatic	105	29	27.6%
2023GM 10-speed automatic	107	12	11.2%
2024GM 10-speed automatic	36	6	16.7%

GMC Yukon

In the model years that used the GM 10-speed automatic (highlighted), 135 of 848 NHTSA owner complaints (15.9%) list the power train as a component, versus 8.4% across the other GMC Yukon model years in the same snapshot. The highest count is the 2021 model year, with 47 power-train complaints.

GMC Yukon: NHTSA owner complaints by model year, all components vs. power train
Model year	All complaints	Power-train complaints	Power-train share
2008	409	22	5.4%
2009	212	8	3.8%
2010	229	4	1.7%
2011	399	13	3.3%
2012	137	4	2.9%
2013	185	5	2.7%
2014	61	3	4.9%
2015	546	51	9.3%
2016	264	34	12.9%
2017	194	47	24.2%
2018	69	18	26.1%
2019	51	11	21.6%
2020	33	13	39.4%
2021GM 10-speed automatic	290	47	16.2%
2022GM 10-speed automatic	162	25	15.4%
2023GM 10-speed automatic	207	36	17.4%
2024GM 10-speed automatic	143	22	15.4%
2025GM 10-speed automatic	46	5	10.9%

GMC Yukon XL

In the model years that used the GM 10-speed automatic (highlighted), 114 of 610 NHTSA owner complaints (18.7%) list the power train as a component, versus 6.3% across the other GMC Yukon XL model years in the same snapshot. The highest count is the 2021 model year, with 44 power-train complaints.

GMC Yukon XL: NHTSA owner complaints by model year, all components vs. power train
Model year	All complaints	Power-train complaints	Power-train share
2008	409	22	5.4%
2009	212	8	3.8%
2020	43	12	27.9%
2021GM 10-speed automatic	198	44	22.2%
2022GM 10-speed automatic	149	27	18.1%
2023GM 10-speed automatic	184	31	16.8%
2024GM 10-speed automatic	57	10	17.5%
2025GM 10-speed automatic	22	2	9.1%

Source: NHTSA owner-complaint records (api.nhtsa.gov complaintsByVehicle), snapshot as of 2026-07-14. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can list several components.

Buying a used car with the GM 10-speed automatic: what to check

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm 24V-797, 25V-148, 26V-083 or 26V-085 shows as complete where it applies.
Ask the dealer for the recall repair order; on 2020–2022 trucks also confirm 26V-083, which re-does some incorrect 24V-797 repairs.
If a recall-updated vehicle shows a service engine light and a reduced-propulsion message, have a GM dealer check it — GM says that is how the software flags valve wear, and the repair falls under the 15-year/150,000-mile coverage.
Note the in-service date and mileage to see how much of that coverage remains.
On a test drive, note any harsh downshifts as the vehicle slows.

Related research

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Frequently asked questions

Which GM 10-speed vehicles are recalled for wheel lockup?

Recall 24V-797 covers 2020–2022 diesel Silverado and Sierra pickups and 2021 diesel Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade. Recall 26V-085 adds 2022 full-size SUVs with the 10-speed and electronic shifter. Recall 25V-148 covers 10-speed 2020–2022 Camaro, 2020–2021 CT4 and CT5, and 2019–2020 CT6.

What does the GM 10-speed recall fix do?

Dealers install transmission control software that monitors the control valve. GM says it detects excess wear about 10,000 miles before a lockup could occur, then limits the transmission to fifth gear and shows a service engine light and reduced-propulsion message so the transmission can be repaired.

Is there an extended warranty on GM 10-speed transmissions?

For vehicles in recalls 24V-797 and 25V-148, GM's owner letters provide special coverage for the control-valve wear condition for 15 years or 150,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever comes first. It does not cover other transmission problems.

Are gas-engine Silverado and Sierra pickups part of recall 24V-797?

No. NHTSA's recall record limits 24V-797 to vehicles with diesel engines, and GM's recall report says gas-engine Escalades use a different transmission and are not affected. Separate recall 26V-085 covers 2022 full-size SUVs with the 10-speed and electronic shifter.

Is the Silverado HD's Allison 10-speed the same family?

Yes. GM identifies the heavy-duty unit as the Allison 10-speed 10L1000, and GM service information groups the 10L1000 with the 10L60, 10L80 and 10L90. Its 2020–2022 diesel Silverado and Sierra HD trucks are included in recall 24V-797.

How CarWhere compiled this page

Every problem, recall, warranty extension and settlement above is CarWhere’s own summary of a primary record — NHTSA recall campaigns, manufacturer service bulletins and warranty-extension notices filed with NHTSA, manufacturer press material, and court or settlement-administrator records — and is numbered to its source below. We list a model year under “years to avoid” only when a manufacturer, regulator or court record ties it to the transmission. Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public owner-complaint data, counted once per complaint. We do not estimate failure rates or repair costs. See also the years-to-avoid methodology.

Sources

Descriptions are CarWhere’s own summaries of the records below. Recall details are as reported to NHTSA by the manufacturer.

GM PIP5799: 10L60/10L80/10L90/10L1000 automatic transmissions with SES light and DTCs P2812 or P2814 (Apr. 2021) — General Motors (via NHTSA)
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2WD — transmission options — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA)
2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD Hauls in More Power, Enhanced Interior and Smarter Technology — Chevrolet (General Motors) newsroom
GM raises the bar for Heavy-Duty power, capability and control (Sept. 2026) — General Motors newsroom
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD — transmission options — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA)
2021 GMC Yukon 2WD — transmission options — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA)
2018 Cadillac Escalade 2WD — transmission options — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA)
2019 Chevrolet Camaro — transmission options — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA)
2020 Chevrolet Camaro — transmission options — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA)
SuperMatic 10L90-E Ten-Speed (Chevrolet Performance Parts) — Chevrolet (General Motors)
2020 Cadillac CT4 — transmission options — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA)
2020 Cadillac CT5 — transmission options — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA)
NHTSA recall 25V-148: Transmission damage may cause wheel lock-up — NHTSA
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-797 (GM, Nov. 8, 2024) — NHTSA
NHTSA recall 24V-797: Rear wheel lock-up from transmission valve failure — NHTSA
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 25V-148 (GM, Mar. 26, 2025) — NHTSA
GM PIP5928: 10L80 transmission gear whine 4th through 7th gear (2023) — General Motors (via NHTSA)
NHTSA recall 26V-083: Vehicles incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-797 — NHTSA
NHTSA recall 26V-085: 2022 full-size SUVs with 10-speed and ETRS — rear wheel lock-up — NHTSA
GM owner notification letter, recall N242454440 (24V-797), March 2025 — General Motors (via NHTSA)
GM owner notification letter, recall N242480630 (25V-148), June 2025 — General Motors (via NHTSA)

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