2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 4 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
The 4 wheel drive intermittently works on our 2005 GMC yukon xl, therefore you never know in bad whether, in a slippery situation, if its working. I understand that a sensor on these vehicles is failing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-12-09
While driving our 2005 Yukon XL 2500 series vehicle the service 4WD message will alert from time to time at which point the ability to continue in 2WD is not affected but the ability to transfer into 4WD hi or lo is eliminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-07-04
Electrical system
2 of 4 total reports mention: electrical system.
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On March 13, 2010 at 7 am I found my 2005 GMC yukon xl, which was parked and locked in my driveway at the time, with the right rear turn signal flashing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-31
While driving on an interstate highway at 70 MPH I experience a total tire failure whereas the middle 4 inches of the tread/belt area of my bf goodrich LT245/75 r 16 lre m+s commercial t/a all season BF11 JD11 4011 tire completely separated from the...
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-08
Also filed under Wheels and structure
Wheels
1 of 4 total reports mentions: wheels.
Structure
1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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).
Buy-smart checklist
2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 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 2500?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 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.