2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon XL 1500 years
- Not enough data 12th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500. That ranks 12th out of 13 Yukon XL 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 74,994 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 2 | 40% | 74,994 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 1,967 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 111,400 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | 111,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc yukon xl 1500. The contact stated that the ventilation system malfunctioned preventing the contact from turning the a/c and or heater on. The contact indicated that the rear ventilation was working properly but when the vehicle was turn off the exhaust fan was still…
I just bought this vehicle. The rear window release button is pushed all the way in and will not open the window. While i had the rear hatch apart i was going to put in a mechanism to allow opening the rear hatch from inside. I think this should be a factory recall to install 1. A more reliable…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 gmc yukon xl 1500. While driving 60 mph the right front tire side wall blew out. The contact lost control of the vehicle; however, he was able to drive to the nearest service station. The vehicle was towed and three tires were replaced. The tire dealer advised him to…
1.unknown events lead to component failure 2. The engine hours meter resets itself down to zero...unsure of what other electronic failures could occur as a results or what is triggering the engine hour reset in the instrument panel cluster (ipc) 3. The ipc has been replaced 4 times by the…
2006 gmc yukon xl - purchased in jan. 2006, the vehicle was taken in for service 1 month after taking delivery for foul smell emitting from vehicle while moving. It was diagnosed as the rear differential producing the odor, they changed the fluid to the old synthetic type, and claimed it was the…
Other GMC Yukon XL 1500 years
← 2005 Yukon XL 1500 · 2007 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 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 Yukon XL 1500 | 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 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.