2005 Gmc Yukon problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (13) · Service Brakes (11) · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (8)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Gmc Yukon model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
75 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (767)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-28 · 23-NA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on onstar module 2g sunset information.
Unknown Or Other 2024-12-07 · PIT5074Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. the j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. the test probe
Showing the 6 most recent of 767 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-01-15 · Seats“the third row seat attachment from the seat to the frame has broken. it is a hook type mechanism that holds the entire row of seats to the latch in the floorboard. this car was not in an accident and the seats broke when the vehicle stopped. there should be a recall. also the back seatbelt was on a recall for this vehicle but doesn't show up anymor…”
2022-03-21 · Service Brakes · 270,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2005 gmc yukon. the contact stated that while her husband was driving at 80 mph in an interstate with her in the passenger seat and her two children in the rear seats, the steering wheel seized inadvertently and the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle veered off …”
2022-01-18 · Engine · 115,000 mi“the contact owns a 2005 gmc yukon. the contact stated that after his wife turned off the vehicle, the blower motor control module continued to operate and would not shut off as needed. the contact was able to drive the vehicle back home and had a mechanically inclined friend to disconnect the blower motor wiring harness. the contact had taken the v…”
2020-09-11 · Air Bags · 8,900 mi“message on dash saying airbag is defective…”
2020-01-27 · Electrical System · 1,200 mi“air conditioning turns to extreme heat while driving! danger for driver…”
2018-04-13 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 165,000 mi“when driving my truck the traction control comes on frequently when in motion. sometimes it even completely doesn't move for a few seconds even when given gas then lurks forward, which frightens me because it has happened in the middle of an intersection which could possibly cause an accident. i've been reading up on this issue and it seems pretty …”
2018-03-15 · Service Brakes · 127,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc yukon. the contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard abnormally when depressed. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the dealer (keyes woodland hills buick gmc, 6133 topanga canyon blvd, los angeles, ca 91367) who informed the contact that a recall did not exist. the vehicle was not diag…”
2017-08-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 275,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc yukon. while driving unknown speeds, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there were holes in the fuel line due to the lines being too close and rubbing together. the fuel lines were replaced. the manufacturer…”
2016-11-29 · Service Brakes · 116,123 mi“lost brakes completely. the was a catastrophic failure in the cluster of brake lines in front of abs module due to rust which left a puddle containing all of the brake fluid on the ground. luckily the vehicle was in a church parking lot when it happened and a sudden stop was not needed from a higher speed. this could have been bad if that were t…”
2016-09-22 · Power Train“a known issue and previous recall for lighted identification of gear shift selector that tells you what gear the car is in. light burns out are stops functioning, result you have no idea of the gear you are in. supposedly my vin did not fall within the recall range. internet discloses many other owners with same problem not include in previous…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.