2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 63 |
| 2004 | 36 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 60 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500. The contact stated that the ventilation system malfunctioned preventing the contact from turning the a/c and or heater on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-01
1.unknown events lead to component failure 2.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-08
Visibility
1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing glass, side/rear.
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I just bought this vehicle. The rear window release button is pushed all the way in and will not open the window. While I had the rear hatch apart I was going to put in a mechanism to allow opening the rear hatch from inside.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-18
Also filed under Structure
Tires
1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500. While driving 60 MPH the right front tire side wall blew out. The contact lost control of the vehicle; however, he was able to drive to the nearest service station.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-08-21
Structure
1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing differential unit.
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2006 GMC yukon xl - purchased in jan. 2006, the vehicle was taken in for service 1 month after taking delivery for foul smell emitting from vehicle while moving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-19
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2006 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 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.