2006 Gmc Yukon Xl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Service Brakes (3) · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (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 →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (722)
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 722 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-10-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my gmc yukonxl denali has faulty fuel gauges therefore there is no way i can determine if i'm are out of gas or not. sometimes it displays that my tank is on empty and sometimes it display that i am full. i found online that over time, the contacts in the fuel-level sensor could wear and cause an incorrect reading on the gas gauge. in 2011 gm s…”
2021-04-10 · Unknown Or Other · 80,000 mi“my stability traction control system engages in dry weather when accelerating from a stop, additionally, the system engages at moderate speeds which causes the vehicle to slow speeds in traffic. also, the anti lock brakes engage in dry weather at slow speeds when braking. these situations have occurred on several occasions for the last several mon…”
2021-03-13 · Electrical System“driver seat not moving forward i've seen other complaints about this also the gas gauge isn't work nor is the speedometer we replaced stepping motors still not working this is a safety hazard knowing how fast i'm going..…”
2020-07-27 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 180,000 mi“codes p1516, p2135, and p0120 have returned for a third time. i was driving and my car went into reduced power mode. luckily, i was just a mile away from home and limped my car home. i've since cleaned the mass air flow sensor and throttle body. i've changed out the tps and acceleration sensor. i've checked all my grounds and these codes keep comin…”
2020-02-04 · Service Brakes · 125,000 mi · 💥 crash“full brake failure in 7/19 and again in 10/19. we were able to avoid hitting other vehicle as little traffic. had them completely repaired both times. 1/20 brakes failed again causing us to avoid hitting other vehicles by jumping a curb and hitting a mile marker sign a parkway. that is 3 brakes failures in 7 months. vehicle is now totaled. this se…”
2017-11-08 · Power Train · 180,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc yukon xl. while at a stop, the vehicle lost power and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle accelerated eventually. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed an on-screen driving test, but was unable to find the failure codes. the dea…”
2017-09-23 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 114,000 mi“from the stopped position gas pedal goes dead at accelleration. this is super dangerous when moving onto a traffic situation. the vechicle stall and a gringding sound appears. this happen i ntermitently. gmc recalled outh gmc yukons to correct this deffect but not mine. please help…”
2017-07-31 · Service Brakes“brake lines very rusted and leaking fluid both front to rear lines needed to be replaced. had to also replace rear brake pads & rotors they were pitted and grooved. needed to perform brake fluid flush , both rear axle seals leaking & rear cover gasket seal leaking on parking brake shoes all needed to be replaced. i heard there was a problem wit…”
2016-11-12 · Vehicle Speed Control · 119,860 mi“while driving my suv on the freeway, the abs ,traction controll,brake lite on the instrument cluster started flashing and chiming. service stability was flashing on the dic. the dealer said the abs module needs to be replaced. there is a loss of hvac controll ,no ac and ventillation or heating,loss of cruise control. please advice.…”
2015-08-19 · Unknown Or Other · 100,000 mi“electronic stability control activates randomly. while accelerating from a complete stop the vehicle goes into traction control or reduced engine power.stalling in the middle of intersections or at stop lights car behind expects you to move and you cant. you have to either turn car off and back on or put in netural to try and get your car to go th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.