2005 Gmc Yukon Xl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (7) · Service Brakes (5) · Engine (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Gmc Yukon Xl model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
32 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (575)
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.
Engine 2024-12-18 · 03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Showing the 6 most recent of 575 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-03-16 · Unknown Or Other“this vehicle has been in and out of the shop several times for the same reason, "reduced engine power". it puts me in a dangerous position sometimes because the vehicle will suddenly go into this "limp mode" i have spent several thousand dollars in repairs and fixes by qualified mechanics and yet this problem will not go away. after much researc…”
2020-09-10 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“ i have a brake problem, the dynamic electronic brake system turns on at times during running and the rim heats up and a strong smell of brakes comes out, on two occasions the rear tires exploded and i caused an accident on the highway. when the vehicle was new in 2005, the dealer changed the brakes, abs and other components, but th…”
2020-06-01 · Vehicle Speed Control“getting gas and it keeps clicking, *tr…”
2018-11-19 · Service Brakes“while driving i hear a winding sound coming from wheel area while driving i smell fuel that comes and goes recently had full tune up now car starts to tick after a while of driving or even pressing on gas while in park it stops while driving car stalls and indicates coil is bad from check engine light being on i had changed coils and car still stal…”
2018-11-19 · Service Brakes“after getting full tune up my engine starts ticking when i start my my car after a while of driving the ticking stops car stalls while driving and check engine blinks on and off . already changed coils from instructed read still get stalling. brake booster light is on and i have a fuel smell that comes and goes while driving…”
2017-10-03 · Engine · 157,000 mi“at 70 mph on a freeway, reduced engine power message came on and vehicle lost power slowing to 20mph. dangerous with all the traffic around.…”
2014-12-21 · Seats · 88,000 mi“middle row passenger seat does not click into place with out shoving it back several times until it "latches" (after allowing children in the back seat then trying to put seat back into place). if not clicked in the seat slides back and forth. *tr…”
2014-12-21 · Service Brakes · 101,000 mi“driving home, leaving our current locality the brakes failed to work. were able to press brake to the floor without having the vehicle stop. investigated the next day (after having to borrow a vehicle) and brake lines are flaking and leaking fluid. took to repair shop after putting on "temporary" break line (which we found out will not work on…”
2014-12-21 · Visibility/Wiper · 89,000 mi“back wiper not working. engine not moving the wiper. not able to see out of back window when it rains. *tr…”
2014-04-08 · Wheels:hub“2005 gmc yukon. consumer writes in regards to various electronic problems including service air bag indicator. *smd the consumer stated he experienced chronic problems with speedometer, starting problems, wheel hub and traction control sensor. also, the transfer case was replaced. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.