2015 GMC Yukon
Common Problems
Ranked from 299 federal NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
16 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Intermittent Electrical Issues
161complaintsHigh severityElectricalVarious electrical components, including tail lights and brake lights, have shown intermittent failures.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Tail Light Assembly Failure
121complaintsHigh severityElectricalMultiple tail light assemblies have failed, causing intermittent or complete loss of rear lighting.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Intermittent brake light failure
52complaintsHigh severityBrakesBrake lights intermittently fail to work, requiring replacement of the entire taillight assembly.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V645000, 19V761000
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Brake Light Failure
27complaintsMedium severityElectricalBrake lights have intermittently failed on both sides, requiring expensive repairs.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
High cost of brake light replacement
20complaintsHigh severityElectricalReplacing brake lights requires expensive assemblies costing over $600 per unit.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Tail Light Failure
20complaintsMedium severityOtherMultiple tail lights fail intermittently, affecting visibility and posing a safety risk.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Brakes fail or become hard to press at low speeds
12complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brakes have failed to engage properly or become extremely hard to press at low speeds, posing a significant safety risk.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V645000, 19V761000
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Transmission Issues
10complaintsHigh severityTransmissionTransmission malfunctions, including shifting problems and limp mode, leading to reduced performance and safety concerns.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 14V152000
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Steering Assist Malfunction
9complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering assist intermittently fails, making the vehicle harder to steer and reducing control.
Related recalls: 18V586000, 14V719000
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Steering wheel becomes violently yanked out of hands or power steering fails
9complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering wheel has become violently yanked out of the driver's hands or the power steering has failed, leading to loss of control.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V586000, 14V719000
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Engine Lifter and Valve Issues
8complaintsHigh severityEngineMultiple lifters and valves become stuck, leading to engine failure and requiring extensive repairs.
Related recall: 14V007000
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Suspension and transfer case failures leading to vehicle instability
4complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe suspension and transfer case have failed, causing the vehicle to become unstable and prone to crashing, especially on hills or sharp turns.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Steering issues with clicking and popping noises
3complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel clicks and pops when turned, accompanied by vibrations and haptic feedback, often requiring multiple repairs.
Related recalls: 18V586000, 14V719000
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Brake system issues leading to poor stopping performance
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe brake pedal is difficult to depress and requires pumping to stop the vehicle, with the issue recurring after initial repair attempts.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V645000, 19V761000
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Engine power issues leading to unexpected gear shifts and stalling
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine experiences unexpected shifts to neutral or very low gears, causing the vehicle to stall or feel like it is going to stall out.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 14V007000
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Sunroof failures leading to sudden glass shattering
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof has suddenly shattered into pieces without any apparent cause, posing a safety risk during travel.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.