GMC Yukon XL 2500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 61 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the GMC Yukon XL 2500, across 11 model years (2000–2011). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (18). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
GMC Yukon XL 2500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Yukon XL 2500 year: 2001. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 Yukon XL 2500: 18 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2003 Yukon XL 2500: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 Yukon XL 2500: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2008 Yukon XL 2500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2010 Yukon XL 2500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2011 Yukon XL 2500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common GMC Yukon XL 2500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All GMC Yukon XL 2500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2010 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2008 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2007 Yukon XL 2500 | 8 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2006 Yukon XL 2500 | 2 | 0 | — | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | |
| 2005 Yukon XL 2500 | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Yukon XL 2500 | 6 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2003 Yukon XL 2500 | 9 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2002 Yukon XL 2500 | 7 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2001 Yukon XL 2500 | 18 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 Yukon XL 2500 | 4 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Yukon XL 2500 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2001 (18) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Yukon XL 2500 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the GMC Yukon XL 2500?
Service Brakes, with 13 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC Yukon XL 2500 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.