2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls and problems
No recalls and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
2005 GMC YUKON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOVEMENT OF FUEL PUMP IN FUEL TANK, CUTS FUEL RETURN LINE, HARD TO START. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOVEMENT OF THE FUEL PUMP IN THE FUEL TANK CUT THE FUEL RETURN LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START. UPDATED 07/13/2017
MY 2005 YUKON XL WILL, AT RANDOM, SHIFT ITSELF INTO 4 WHEEL LO. IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AND AT SPEEDS OF 30+ MPH. ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE PUSH-BUTTON 4WD CONTROL MODULE WILL LIGHT UP OR FLASH. NO AMOUNT OF BUTTON-PUSHING WILL DISENGAGE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. I THE CAR WILL SLAM TO A 5 MPH CRAWL WHEN IT DOES THIS. ALSO THE…
"SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT COMES ON AT RANDOM, AND WITHOUT REASON. NO TROUBLE CODES COME UP, THEREFORE NO WAY TO TELL IF SOMETHING IS REALLY WRONG.
THE VEHICLE'S HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES HAVE RAPIDLY CORRODED, TO THE POINT THAT THEY MAY GIVE OUT ANY DAY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL-MAINTAINED (ALL SERVICE PERFORMED BY A GM DEALER) AND HAS RECEIVED REGULAR UNDERCARRIAGE WASHING. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (EBCM) HAS JUST FAILED; IF A BRAKE FLUID…
YESTERDAY I STARTED MY VEHICLE AND TURNED ON THE A/C. THE A/C BLOWER WAS BLOWING AT THE HIGHEST SETTING REGARDLESS OF THE CONTROL SETTING. I TURNED THE A/C OFF AND THE BLOWER REMAINED ON. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND THE BLOWER CONTINUED TO RUN. THE BLOWER CONTINUED TO RUN FOR APPROXIMATELY 8 MINUTES WHILE MY HUSBAND…
Yukon XL 1500 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 60 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2003 Yukon XL 1500 has the most complaints (63). All GMC Yukon XL 1500 years →
Questions
- Does the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
- Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (10 complaints), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (4).
- How many 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 24 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 13, 2017.