2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon XL 2500 years
- Not enough data 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500. That ranks 6th out of 11 Yukon XL 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 105,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 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 | 50% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 50% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | 160,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500.
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.
While driving on an interstate highway at 70 mph i experience a total tire failure whereas the middle 4 inches of the tread/belt area of my bf goodrich lt245/75 r 16 lre m+s commercial t/a all season bf11 jd11 4011 tire completely separated from the tire's core, resulting in the remainder of the…
On march 13, 2010 at 7 am i found my 2005 gmc yukon xl, which was parked and locked in my driveway at the time, with the right rear turn signal flashing. After obtaining the keys to unlock the vehicle and upon opening the driver door i found the dash board completely melted as a result of a…
The 4 wheel drive intermittently works on our 2005 gmc yukon xl, therefore you never know in bad whether, in a slippery situation, if its working. I understand that a sensor on these vehicles is failing. In fact the part is on back order, because so many are failing. This is a real safety problem…
While driving our 2005 yukon xl 2500 series vehicle the service 4wd message will alert from time to time at which point the ability to continue in 2wd is not affected but the ability to transfer into 4wd hi or lo is eliminated. Turning the car off then back on clears the error and systems are again…
Other GMC Yukon XL 2500 years
← 2004 Yukon XL 2500 · 2006 Yukon XL 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Yukon XL 2500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 Yukon XL 2500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Yukon XL 2500 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Yukon XL 2500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon XL 2500 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 Yukon XL 2500 | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 Yukon XL 2500 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
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 2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL 2500 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.