2005 Gmc YUKON XL 1500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
68,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 23 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 24 complaints (29.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 16.7% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 12.5% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 8.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 8.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 8.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 4.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
Electrical System: 7; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 4; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 3; Tires: 3; Air Bags: 2; Power Train: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Engine: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2007: 2; 2009: 7; 2010: 1; 2011: 5; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 3; 2016: 2; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10197197 · 2007-07-23 (July 23, 2007)
LEFT QUARTER GLASS EXPLODED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. HAD JUST FINISHED WASHING VEHICLE, PARKED VEHICLE, WALKED AROUND SIDE OF VEHICLE AND THE GLASS EXPLODED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,627 miles reported. Look up ODI 10197197 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10199500 · 2007-08-14 (August 14, 2007)
I HAVE 2005 GMC YUKON XL THAT I PURCHASED ON THE YEAR END SALE. SO I HAVE HAD IT FOR ABOUT 1 1/2 YEARS SO FAR. SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED IT WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE A STONE HIT MY WINDSHIELD. I NOTICED THAT AFTER A FEW DAYS AND TEMPERATURE CHANGES A CRACK STARTED TO GROW FROM IT. THAT IS PRETTY TYPICAL RIGHT? YES AND NO. YOU SEE THIS IS MY FOURTH NEW CAR AND SIXTH ALL TOGETHER. IN THE PAST I'VE HAD STONES HIT MY WINDSHIELD BUT NO CRACKS. HAVE I BEEN LUCKY OR IS IT SOMETHING ELSE. AFTER A WHILE I STARTING SEEING OTHER YUKONS, ESCALAD…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10199500 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10259329 · 2009-02-19 (February 19, 2009)
THE SPEEDOMETER ON THE VEHICLE WORKS SOMETIMES AND WHEN IT DOES, IT IS USUALLY INACCURATE. THE TIME WHEN IT DOES NOT WORK IS USUALLY AFTER 6PM. I HAVE DISCUSSED THE SITUATION WITH OTHER GMC YUKON OWNERS AND SOME OF THEM HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10259329 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10275843 · 2009-07-06 (July 6, 2009)
WHILE DRIVING THE SPEEDOMETER WILL STOP DESCENDING AT A SPEED AND WHEN THE DRIVER ACCELERATES, THE NEEDLE WILL RESPOND AS THOUGH THE STICKING POINT WERE THE SPEED OF DECELERATION AND CONTINUE RISING FROM THERE UNTIL THE NEEDLE IS OVER PAST THE LAST LISTED SPEED ON THE FACE OF THE IPC. IT OCCURS ABOUT ONCE EVERY TWO WEEKS AND WHEN IT OCCURS IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO KNOW WHAT THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE IS. SO FAR, IT IS POSSIBLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BY LETTING THE VEHICLE SIT, SOMETIMES OVERNIGHT IS NECESSARY, AND START THE VEHICLE AND THEN SHUT IT…
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10275843 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10280480 · 2009-08-14 (August 14, 2009)
UPON COMING OFF A ROAD TRIP IN MY SUV, I WAS AT MY SISTER'S HOUSE AND HAD PARKED MY VEHICLE IN THE DRIVE WITH THE TIRES TURNED OUT. AS I WAS COMING OUT OF HER HOUSE I NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE TREAD BELT ON MY TIRES WAS SMOOTH WITH BUT UNEVEN WEAR ON THE TIRES. SO I CHECKED THE OTHER FRONT TIRE AND IT HAD THE SAME TYPE OF WEAR ON IT. THE BACK TIRES ARE BEGINNING TO SHOW WEAR IN THE SAME MANNER. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FROM WHICH I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE AND TOLD THEM THAT I FELT THAT THE SECOND SET OF TIRES THAT THEY PUT ON MY SUV …
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10280480 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10280482 · 2009-08-14 (August 14, 2009)
UPON COMING OFF A ROAD TRIP IN MY SUV, I WAS AT MY SISTER'S HOUSE AND HAD PARKED MY VEHICLE IN THE DRIVE WITH THE TIRES TURNED OUT. AS I WAS COMING OUT OF HER HOUSE I NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE TREAD/ BELT ON MY TIRES WAS SMOOTH, BUT WITH UNEVEN WEAR ON THE TIRE. SO I CHECKED THE OTHER FRONT TIRE AND IT HAD THE SAME TYPE OF WEAR ON IT (INSIDE TREAD). THE BACK TIRES ARE BEGINNING TO SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR IN THE SAME MANNER. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FROM WHICH I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE AND TOLD THEM THAT I FELT THAT THE SECOND SET OF TIRES T…
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10280482 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10280696 · 2009-08-17 (August 17, 2009)
WHEN DRIVING THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WILL ONLY GO UP. IT WILL NOT COME BACK DOWN. SO EVERY TIME YOU STOP IT WILL ADD TO YOUR SPEED. I WAS DOING 50MPH AND IT SAID I WAS DOING 120MPH. IT FINALLY PEGGED AT THE HIGHEST SPEED IT WOULD GO AND WOULD NOT MOVE. I HAD IT FIXED AT THE DEALERSHIP, WHICH COST ME $600. I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ABOUT THIS. I FILLED OUT MY CLAIM FORM AND WAS TOLD BY GMC THAT IT WAS ONLY A RECALL ON CERTAIN VIN NUMBERS FOR MY 2005. THAT MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED FOR THE REFUND. AND THAT I HAD THE NEW VERSION O…
Owner-reported narrative. 59,948 miles reported. Look up ODI 10280696 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10281775 · 2009-08-25 (August 25, 2009)
2005 GMC YUKON XL SPEEDOMETER READING ERRATIC, NOW DOESN'T WORK AT ALL - NEEDLE HANGS DOWN PAST 120 MPH. APPEARS THAT THE STEPPER MOTOR THAT DRIVES THE SPEEDOMETER GAUGE HAS FAILED. I BELIEVE THIS HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR MODEL YEARS BEFORE 2005, BUT NOT FOR THIS MODEL YEAR. DEALER SAYS THAT THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 31,020 miles reported. Look up ODI 10281775 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.