MYRModel Year Report

2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500

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2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:07.911Z

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
24

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2004: 36 complaints 2005: 24 complaints 2005 24 2006: 5 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 12 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2012
2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2003 2004: 36 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2005 24 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2009 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 12 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012
2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2003 2004: 36 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2005 24 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2009 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 12 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012

2005: 24 complaints

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YearComplaints
200015
200129
200223
200363
200436
200524
20065
200760
200818
200911
20108
201112
20125

Known problem areas

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

10 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE
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Incident date: front cabin / in dash fire 11/25/2011 at 5:20PM vehicle: 2005 GMC yukon xl slt with approximately 120K miles vehicle was parked in driveway; had just been driven however the engine was off; 15-30 minutes later heard loud bang and...

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-11-26

Automatic transmission mode (4X4, 4X2, awd) shifting problems and changing from selection by itself; recurring in nature; vehicle dragging; abrupt jerking - multiple incidents and multiple repairs; only constant is that the problem always comes back...

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-30

Also filed under Power train

Electronic stability control (esc)

4 of 24 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).

Power train

4 of 24 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Tires

3 of 24 total reports mention: tires.

Air bags

2 of 24 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500. Consumer writes in regards to air bag malfunction during accident. *smd the consumer stated he and his wife were involved in an accident on December 6, 2013.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-06

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Electronic stability control (esc): 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.