Does the 2006 GMC Yukon XL have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 GMC Yukon XL, the most recent reported on August 3, 2006 (Engine and engine cooling). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Yukon XL?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electronic stability control (esc) (7 complaints), followed by service brakes (5).

How many 2006 GMC Yukon XL complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 17 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 GMC Yukon XL recalls and problems

2 recalls and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 GMC Yukon XL.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

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.

2006 GMC Yukon XL recalls

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA campaign 06V289000 · reported August 3, 2006 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 38,439 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
The risk: If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463.

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 05V552000 · reported December 7, 2005 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 32,068 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
The risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electronic stability control (ESC)7
Service brakes5
Unknown or other3
Vehicle speed control3
Engine2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Electrical system1
Power train1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 30, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system
My GMC YukonXL Denali has faulty fuel gauges therefore there is no way I can determine if I'm are out of gas or not. Sometimes it displays that my tank is on empty and sometimes it display that I am full. I found online that over time, the contacts in the fuel-level sensor could wear and cause an incorrect reading on…

Apr 10, 2021 · Unknown or other · 80,000 miles
MY STABILITY TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ENGAGES IN DRY WEATHER WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, ADDITIONALLY, THE SYSTEM ENGAGES AT MODERATE SPEEDS WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SLOW SPEEDS IN TRAFFIC. ALSO, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE IN DRY WEATHER AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN BRAKING. THESE SITUATIONS HAVE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL…

Mar 13, 2021 · Electrical system
DRIVER SEAT NOT MOVING FORWARD I'VE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ALSO THE GAS GAUGE ISN'T WORK NOR IS THE SPEEDOMETER WE REPLACED STEPPING MOTORS STILL NOT WORKING THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD KNOWING HOW FAST I'M GOING..

Jul 27, 2020 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 180,000 miles
CODES P1516, P2135, AND P0120 HAVE RETURNED FOR A THIRD TIME. I WAS DRIVING AND MY CAR WENT INTO REDUCED POWER MODE. LUCKILY, I WAS JUST A MILE AWAY FROM HOME AND LIMPED MY CAR HOME. I'VE SINCE CLEANED THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AND THROTTLE BODY. I'VE CHANGED OUT THE TPS AND ACCELERATION SENSOR. I'VE CHECKED ALL MY…

Feb 4, 2020 · Service brakes · 125,000 miles · crash reported
FULL BRAKE FAILURE IN 7/19 AND AGAIN IN 10/19. WE WERE ABLE TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLE AS LITTLE TRAFFIC. HAD THEM COMPLETELY REPAIRED BOTH TIMES. 1/20 BRAKES FAILED AGAIN CAUSING US TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLES BY JUMPING A CURB AND HITTING A MILE MARKER SIGN A PARKWAY. THAT IS 3 BRAKES FAILURES IN 7 MONTHS…

Yukon XL model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	3	102	3	0
2004	3	87	5	2
2005	5	42	3	0
2006	2	17	1	0
2007	4	97	4	0
2008	4	69	2	1
2009	5	23	0	0

Across all years, the 2015 Yukon XL has the most complaints (308). All GMC Yukon XL years →

Questions

Does the 2006 GMC Yukon XL have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 GMC Yukon XL, the most recent reported on August 3, 2006 (Engine and engine cooling). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Yukon XL?: Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electronic stability control (esc) (7 complaints), followed by service brakes (5).
How many 2006 GMC Yukon XL complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 17 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 30, 2022.