"How reliable is the 2015 Gmc Yukon?"

"Based on 673 NHTSA complaints, the 2015 Gmc Yukon has a median complaint mileage of 60000 miles. The most common issue is Exterior Lighting."

"What are common problems with the 2015 Gmc Yukon?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Gmc Yukon is Exterior Lighting, accounting for a significant portion of the 673 total complaints filed."

2015 Gmc Yukon: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 673 complaints

673

Total Complaints

60,000mi

Median Mileage

Exterior Lighting

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

39,000 25th Percentile

60,000 Median Mileage

78,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Exterior Lighting

258

Service Brakes

Electrical System

Power Train

Unknown Or Other

Steering

Engine

Body

Suspension

Fuel/Propulsion System

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"2015 GMC YUKON XL HAD BEEN IN SERVICE LESS THAN 4 MONTHS, ONLY 5000 MILES. DRIVER WAS DRIVING 65 MPH IN MODERATE TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE 15 WHEN THE SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED INTO TINY PIECES. NO AIRBORNE ROCKS OR OTHER DEBRIS WAS PRESENT THAT COULD HAVE STRUCK THE WINDOW. ABOUT 4PM, WEATHE..."

"DOOR LATCH IN THE LOCKED POSITION WHILE DOOR IS OPEN. CAR COMPUTER THOUGHT THE DOOR WAS CLOSED AND DOOR WAS OPEN. HAPPENED TWO TIMES IN ONE DAY. VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM IS DRIVER IS ALLOWED TO DRIVE WITH CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT WITH NO WARNING THAT THE DOOR DID NOT CLOSE. *TR"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Exterior Lighting 258 complaints

25th: 47,000 mi Median: 60,000 mi 75th: 80,000 mi

Service Brakes 82 complaints

25th: 42,125 mi Median: 67,127 mi 75th: 80,750 mi

Electrical System 79 complaints

25th: 45,000 mi Median: 62,000 mi 75th: 75,000 mi

Power Train 46 complaints

25th: 2,000 mi Median: 9,000 mi 75th: 35,000 mi

Unknown Or Other 42 complaints

25th: 27,000 mi Median: 48,500 mi 75th: 66,500 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 103 CA: 96 FL: 33 GA: 27 TN: 25 MI: 24 NY: 23 IL: 22 LA: 21 NC: 19

Who Files Complaints?

1.3%

Original Owners

98.7%

Second+ Owners

Gmc Yukon — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1992	23	-	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	1
1994	71	120,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	13
1995	117	-	Seats	6
1996	90	88,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	10
1997	180	100,000	Hydraulic Power Assist System	13
1998	90	96,925	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	7
1999	262	90,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	23
2000	199	76,200	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	18
2001	258	69,999	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	29
2002	187	77,500	Service Brakes	16
2003	251	78,812	Service Brakes	11
2004	186	74,563	Instrument Cluster/Panel	7
2005	101	77,800	Electrical System	7
2006	49	85,000	Unknown Or Other	4
2007	579	88,000	Air Bags	27
2008	248	89,997	Air Bags	7
2009	116	80,000	Air Bags	3
2010	149	72,000	Air Bags	1
2011	216	69,000	Air Bags	4
2012	88	68,000	Unknown Or Other	1
2013	148	64,050	Unknown Or Other	6
2014	79	70,000	Unknown Or Other	4
2016	360	52,989	Exterior Lighting	4
2017	244	53,422	Exterior Lighting	10
2018	90	48,500	Engine	4
2019	62	34,000	Engine	0
2020	32	42,000	Power Train	0
2021	375	50,000	Engine	16
2022	203	43,000	Engine	2
2023	244	31,000	Engine	2
2024	119	16,000	Engine	0
2025	64	-	Engine	0

Active Recalls (10)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Electric Power Assist System

Campaign 18V586000 | 07/09/2018

If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this

Vacuum

Campaign 19V645000 | 06/09/2019

As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's num

Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring

Campaign 19V761000 | 24/10/2019

Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.

Frontal

Campaign 16V651000 | 08/09/2016

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.

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, Ca

Frontal

Campaign 17V437000 | 10/07/2017

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.

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, Cadi

Electric Power Assist System

Campaign 14V719000 | 10/11/2014

An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14743.

Cooling Unit And Lines

Campaign 14V152000 | 31/03/2014

If the line is not securely seated and transmission oil leaks from the fitting, the oil could contact a hot surface and cause a vehicle fire.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil cooler line connection and repair the vehicles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546 or GMC owners may contact GMC at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this re

Side/Window

Campaign 14V451000 | 23/07/2014

During deployment, the RRAB may be punctured or torn by the roof carrier hardware, reducing its performance and increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roof carrier attaching hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early September 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14359.

Exhaust System

Campaign 14V007000 | 13/01/2014

The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.

Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Campaign 14V374000 | 27/06/2014

If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle would lose drive power, increasing

GM will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 141

Maintain Your Lighting

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Replace headlight bulbs in pairs for even illumination
Restore cloudy headlight lenses with a restoration kit — improves visibility 50%+
Check all exterior lights monthly including brake, turn, and reverse
Clean lens covers regularly — road grime reduces light output significantly

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28