2015 GMC Yukon XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon XL years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 308 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 GMC Yukon XL. That is the most of any Yukon XL model year in the database (28 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (140 complaints, 45%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 308owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 GMC Yukon XL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | 140 | 45% | 70,000 | “led brake” (9%) | $1,050 |
| Service Brakes problems | 62 | 20% | 72,000 | “vacuum pump” (18%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 58 | 19% | 70,000 | “trailer brake” (9%) | — |
| Power Train | 35 | 11% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 26 | 8% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 26 | 8% | 43,700 | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 4% | 34,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 4% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 2% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 1% | 166,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | 30,959 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 76,194 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 0% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 96,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 GMC Yukon XL recalls (2)
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Seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake Vacuum Pump Failure (PE18012) — opened Nov 20, 2018, closed Apr 10, 2022, led to recall 19V645000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was open the tailgate of my truck and I am trying to put something but the tailgate closed on my back. And every time to try open it , open a few inches and close rapidly. GM has a recall but they tell me that the recall doesnât apply to my truck because my VIN. Power Liftgate Inoperable…
While driving the speed limit of 75 MPH, the vehicle's metal hood latch (for example: the metal piece on the underside of the hood that goes into the latch) broke causing the vehicle's hood to fly back and completely covered the windshield. This could have resulted in the tragic death of my wife…
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH to work, the vehicle shifted into neutral and into low and failed to drive at about 20 MPH. The check engine light was flashing. The front collision was unavailable. The contact left the vehicle at a gas station…
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered. The contact stated that upon pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed into a parking space with assistance. Additionally, the contact stated that while her…
Transmission shuttering between 50-65 MPH.
Other GMC Yukon XL years
← 2014 Yukon XL · 2016 Yukon XL →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon XL | 37 | 3 |
| 2025 Yukon XL | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 Yukon XL | 72 | 2 |
| 2023 Yukon XL | 222 | 4 |
| 2022 Yukon XL | 172 | 4 |
| 2021 Yukon XL | 229 | 12 |
| 2020 Yukon XL | 47 | 2 |
| 2019 Yukon XL | 68 | 2 |
| 2018 Yukon XL | 55 | 2 |
| 2017 Yukon XL | 147 | 1 |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 201 | 3 |
| 2015 | 308 | 2 |
| 2014 Yukon XL | 11 | 3 |
| 2013 Yukon XL | 22 | 4 |
| 2012 Yukon XL | 13 | 4 |
| 2011 Yukon XL | 47 | 3 |
| 2010 Yukon XL | 28 | 3 |
| 2009 Yukon XL | 23 | 5 |
| 2008 Yukon XL | 69 | 4 |
| 2007 Yukon XL | 97 | 4 |
| 2006 Yukon XL | 17 | 2 |
| 2005 Yukon XL | 42 | 5 |
| 2004 Yukon XL | 87 | 3 |
| 2003 Yukon XL | 102 | 3 |
| 2002 Yukon XL | 95 | 1 |
| 2001 Yukon XL | 120 | 4 |
| 2000 Yukon XL | 69 | 6 |
| 1999 Yukon XL | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Yukon XL?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 140 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 GMC Yukon XL?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 GMC Yukon XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL model years, the 2015 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.