GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 247 owner complaints for the GMC Yukon XL 1500 (model years 2000–2012). The most reported problem area is electrical system (68 complaints), followed by service brakes (32 complaints). The 2011 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 60 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 63 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (63), 2007 (60) and 2004 (36). Among model years at least two years old, the 2006 has the fewest complaints on file (5).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all GMC Yukon XL 1500 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 68 | 7 of 13 | |
| Service brakes | 32 | 5 of 13 | |
| Structure | 24 | 6 of 13 | |
| Engine | 21 | 5 of 13 | |
| Air bags | 21 | 4 of 13 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V339000 | Jun 28, 2011 | Steering: linkages | 2011 | 739 |
| 11V007000 | Jan 6, 2011 | Suspension: rear, axle, spindle | 2011 | 30,566 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 10 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 15 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.