MYRModel Year Report

2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500

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2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:12:47.900Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon XL 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2004: 36 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 12 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2012
2006: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
200015
200129
200223
200363
200436
200524
20065
200760
200818
200911
20108
201112
20125

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility.

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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, 20140118

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, 20090821

STRUCTURE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure.

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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, 20140118

POWER TRAIN

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.

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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, 20071019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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1.UNKNOWN EVENTS LEAD TO COMPONENT FAILURE 2.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080108

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 visibility:glass, side/rear, accounting for 20% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.