Gmc YUKON XL problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2,371 owner complaints analyzed
54 distinct recall campaigns
65,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 1,103 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 651 of 2,371 complaints (27.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 618 | 26.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 265 | 11.2% |
| Engine operation | 147 | 6.2% |
| Steering behavior | 144 | 6.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 127 | 5.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 77 | 3.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 651 |
| Electrical System | 285 |
| Power Train | 275 |
| Exterior Lighting | 271 |
| Service Brakes | 235 |
| Unknown Or Other | 210 |
| Air Bags | 190 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 97 |
Engine: 651; Electrical System: 285; Power Train: 275; Exterior Lighting: 271; Service Brakes: 235; Unknown Or Other: 210; Air Bags: 190; Fuel/Propulsion System: 97
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 140 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 216 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 309 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 176 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 176 |
| 150,000 and above | 86 |
Under 25,000: 140; 25,000 to 49,999: 216; 50,000 to 74,999: 309; 75,000 to 99,999: 176; 100,000 to 149,999: 176; 150,000 and above: 86
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (309). 1,268 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 49 |
| 2004 | 54 |
| 2005 | 104 |
| 2006 | 62 |
| 2007 | 46 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 223 |
| 2020 | 162 |
| 2021 | 95 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 80 |
| 2024 | 91 |
| 2025 | 494 |
| 2026 | 330 |
2001: 3; 2002: 7; 2003: 49; 2004: 54; 2005: 104; 2006: 62; 2007: 46; 2008: 19; 2009: 17; 2010: 34; 2011: 33; 2012: 18; 2013: 23; 2014: 51; 2015: 25; 2016: 52; 2017: 81; 2018: 122; 2019: 223; 2020: 162; 2021: 95; 2022: 96; 2023: 80; 2024: 91; 2025: 494; 2026: 330
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 618 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 265 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 147 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10146559 · 2005-12-30 (December 30, 2005)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, CAMPAIGN 05V379000 REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTI LOCK. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT 5 TO 10 MPH, THE BRAKES PULSATED . THIS OCCURRED ON ALL ROAD CONDITIONS, AND EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. *AK UPDATED 02/07/06. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10146559 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10359005 · 2010-10-04 (October 4, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRAVELING AT A HIGH SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES WOULD SPORADICALLY SLIP. THE SLIP WOULD OCCUR ON EVEN AND DRY PAVEMENT. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND THEY COULD OFFER NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS THE SAME PROBLEM RECALLED FOR THE 2000-2002 YUKON UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MIL…
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10359005 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10149212 · 2006-02-01 (February 1, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE GOING 65MPH A LOUD RACING NOISE COULD BE HEARD IN THE TRANSMISSION, THE GEARS SOUNDED LIKE THEY WERE GRINDING, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SHOP. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED; THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE NOISES STARTED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ONCE AGAIN TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION INSPECTED. UPON INSPECTION THE TRANSMISSION WAS FOUND TO …
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149212 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10087034 · 2004-08-17 (August 17, 2004)
ON MAY 17, 2003 MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS KILLED IN OUR DRIVEWAY BY OUR 2001 GMC YUKON. WE WERE CLEANING THE REAR OF OUR VEHICLE WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF GEAR AND THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD THE VEHICLE. MY 2 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME, BUT THERE IS NO WAY THAT HE COULD HAVE APPLIED THE BRAKE TO RELEASE THE VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT NO FAMILY SHOULD HAVE TO ENDURE AND I AM ASKING FOR HELP IN PROVING THESE FAILURES. I FEEL THERE ARE TWO FAILURES WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE PARKING BRAKE ON ALL MODELS …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10087034 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014684 · 2003-03-28 (March 28, 2003)
THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS BAD BARE WIRES INSIDE OF FUEL PUMP. THE WIRES SHORTED WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10014684 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10105623 · 2005-01-03 (January 3, 2005)
THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. TYPICALLY, THE STALL WOULD OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS COLD, OR DURING TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS-GOING FROM ONE ROADWAY TO ANOTHER.*AK DEALERS RESPONSE HAS BEEN A "DIRTY THROTTLE BODY," CODE J5485
Owner-reported narrative. 29,797 miles reported. Look up ODI 10105623 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10107879 · 2005-01-25 (January 25, 2005)
I HAVE YOUR CAMPAIGN ID#05V005000 RECALL DATE: 1/5/2005 I HAVE 2000 GMC YUKON XL, [XXX],[XXX], [XXX], [XXX], [XXX], MY POWER STEERING CUT OUT ON MY ON 1/19/05 I SAW THIS RECALL ON YOUR WEBSITE, CALLED GM, THEY CAN SEE THIS, AND SINCE THE RECALLS AREN'T GOING OUT FOR AT LEAST ANOTHER WEEK OR SO AND MY VIN# ISN'T LINKED TO IT THEY CAN'T AUTHORIZED REPAIR. I DROVE FOR A FEW DAYS WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING AND THEN RENTED A CAR, I CAN NO LONGER AFFORD THE RENTAL AND NEED MY TRUCK FIXED. IT IS PRESENTLY TODAY(1/25/05) AT MCGUIRE PONTIAC IN L…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10107879 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10110010 · 2005-02-07 (February 7, 2005)
I HAVE CONCERNS OVER THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK IN MY 2000 GM YUKON XL. EVERY TIME I SLOW OR STOP THE SEAT TIPS FORWARD. THE SEAT BELT IS ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BACK. I HAVE INVESTIGATED THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAVE FOUND IT TO BE THE GEAR BOX DRIVEN BY THE ELECTRIC SEAT BACK MOTOR HAS PLAY IN BETWEEN THE GEARS. WHEN CHECKING INTO REPLACEMENT PARTS THERE WAS A NOTE ON THE GM COMPUTER THAT REPLACING THIS PART WOULD CORRECT SEAT BACK MOVEMENT WHEN VEHICLE STOPS. I AM CONCERNED THAT IT WILL BREAK LOOSE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION FORCING ME INTO TH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10110010 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10112607 · 2005-03-06 (March 6, 2005)
APPROX 6 MONTHS AGO REAR PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, RECENTLY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW DOES NOT WORK....UNKNOWN HOW THIS HAPPENED...I REPLACED DOOR SWITCH, BUT IT DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. I ALSO CHECKED FUSES. I REMOVED REAR DOOR PANEL AND CHECKED WIRING,OK/ I TAPPED WINDOW MOTOR AND IT BEGAN TO WORK. SHORTLY AFTER IT QUIT WORKING AGAIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 91,614 miles reported. Look up ODI 10112607 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10126527 · 2005-06-24 (June 24, 2005)
WE ARE AFFECTED BY THE RECENT RECALL CONCERNING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AND ARE WAITING FOR THE NEW HARNESS PARTS TO ARRIVE. HOWEVER, ABOUT THE SAME TIME WE BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THAT, WE ALSO BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A STICKING ACCELERATOR. AFTER STARTING AND PLACING THE VEHICLE IN GEAR, THE THROTTLE STICKS AND IS OBVIOUSLY A MECHANICAL PROBLEM RATHER THAN A LUBRICATION ISSUE. ONCE THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ROLL, THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY. WE AHEV LIVED WITH THIS FOR SOME TIME AND HAVE RECENTLY DRIVEN TWO OTHER GMC PROD…
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10126527 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010823 · 2003-03-21 (March 21, 2003)
I OWN A 2000 GMC YUKON XL. OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS, I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY BLOWING A FUSE (ECM B FUSE). UPON MY OWN RESEARCH INTO THE CIRCUITRY, I DETERMINED THE LIKELY PROBLEM WAS THE FUEL PUMP. I REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND UPON REMOVING AND INSPECTING THE OLD COMPONENT, I DISCOVERED THE HOT WIRE (GRAY WIRE) WHICH OPERATES THE PUMP MOTOR HAD BEEN HOT ENOUGH TO MELT THE INSULATION OFF THE WIRE. MOREOVER, THIS HOT WIRE HAD MELTED INTO ONE OF THE WIRES OF THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT, WHICH IS A GROUND CIRCUIT. THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010823 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2010: 3; 2011: 3; 2012: 4; 2013: 4; 2014: 3; 2015: 2; 2016: 3; 2017: 1; 2018: 2; 2019: 2; 2020: 2; 2021: 12; 2022: 4; 2023: 4; 2024: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 3
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 | 0 | Not available |
| 2000 | 69 | 6 | +6 |
| 2001 | 120 | 4 | -2 |
| 2002 | 95 | 1 | -3 |
| 2003 | 102 | 3 | +2 |
| 2004 | 87 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 42 | 5 | +2 |
| 2006 | 17 | 2 | -3 |
| 2007 | 97 | 4 | +2 |
| 2008 | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 23 | 5 | +1 |
| 2010 | 28 | 3 | -2 |
| 2011 | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 4 | +1 |
| 2013 | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 3 | -1 |
| 2015 | 306 | 2 | -1 |
| 2016 | 200 | 3 | +1 |
| 2017 | 147 | 1 | -2 |
| 2018 | 52 | 2 | +1 |
| 2019 | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 45 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 215 | 12 | +10 |
| 2022 | 161 | 4 | -8 |
| 2023 | 210 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 67 | 2 | -2 |
| 2025 | 26 | 1 | -1 |
| 2026 | 30 | 3 | +2 |