2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon XL 1500 years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500. That ranks 5th out of 13 Yukon XL 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (10 complaints, 42%), typically at around 62,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 42% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 17% | 127,600 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 17% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 13% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 8% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 8% | 5,314 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 129,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 169,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 129,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2005 gmc yukon. Consumer writes in regards to movement of fuel pump in fuel tank, cuts fuel return line, hard to start. *ld the consumer stated the movement of the fuel pump in the fuel tank cut the fuel return line. The vehicle was difficult to start. Updated 07/13/2017*js
My 2005 yukon xl will, at random, shift itself into 4 wheel lo. It happens while driving and at speeds of 30+ mph. All of the lights on the push-button 4wd control module will light up or flash. No amount of button-pushing will disengage 4 wheel drive. I the car will slam to a 5 mph crawl when it…
"service air bag" light comes on at random, and without reason. No trouble codes come up, therefore no way to tell if something is really wrong.
The vehicle's hydraulic brake lines have rapidly corroded, to the point that they may give out any day. The vehicle has been well-maintained (all service performed by a gm dealer) and has received regular undercarriage washing. In addition, the electronic brake control module (ebcm) has just…
Yesterday i started my vehicle and turned on the a/c. The a/c blower was blowing at the highest setting regardless of the control setting. I turned the a/c off and the blower remained on. I turned the ignition off and the blower continued to run. The blower continued to run for approximately 8…
Other GMC Yukon XL 1500 years
← 2004 Yukon XL 1500 · 2006 Yukon XL 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Yukon XL 1500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 Yukon XL 1500 | 12 | 2 |
| 2010 Yukon XL 1500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 Yukon XL 1500 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 Yukon XL 1500 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 Yukon XL 1500 | 60 | 0 |
| 2006 Yukon XL 1500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 24 | 0 |
| 2004 Yukon XL 1500 | 36 | 0 |
| 2003 Yukon XL 1500 | 63 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon XL 1500 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 Yukon XL 1500 | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 Yukon XL 1500 | 15 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL 1500 model years, the 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.