2015 GMC Yukon XL
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 307
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Exterior lighting
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
46% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 307 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 69 |
| 2001 | 120 |
| 2002 | 95 |
| 2003 | 102 |
| 2004 | 87 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 97 |
| 2008 | 69 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 47 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 307 |
| 2016 | 200 |
| 2017 | 146 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 227 |
| 2022 | 167 |
| 2023 | 218 |
| 2024 | 70 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 34 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Exterior lighting
46% · 141 reportsMost commonly citing brake lights and tail lights.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated he was following behind in another vehicle and noticed that the taillights were out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-02
Service brakes
21% · 64 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon XL. While driving approximately 10-15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-19
...wife stopped on hill to speak to son.. I believe at this point the vehicle went to neutral, when she try to go forward, it went down the hill hit a pole and rolled over.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-06
Also filed under Power train
Electrical system
19% · 58 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My seat heater malfunctioned, burning a hole in my seat backrest, and burning a hole in my jacket! 30 seconds after leaving my home, driving on a residential street, I suddenly felt a sharp poking in my back.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-06
Vehicle was taken in on November 2017 due to rear tailgate/hatch not opening properly and making noise sometimes. Struts and other components replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-10
Power train
11% · 35 reportsMost commonly citing torque converter and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Show complaint excerpts
Wife and three kids in vehicle, stops on hill seems to have shifted into neutral. Goes backwards down hill flips over lands on roof. No injuries thank god!
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-10
Engine
8% · 26 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2015Complaint volume 307 complaints filed for this model year.
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2016-10-13Air bags, seat belts16V651000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016.
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2017-08-04Air bags, seat belts17V437000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017.
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2018-11-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-04-10 Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
Buy-smart checklist
2015 GMC Yukon XL — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 141 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 64 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 58 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V651000 · Air bags, seat belts
- Recall 17V437000 · Air bags, seat belts
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- Is the 2015 GMC Yukon XL reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 GMC Yukon XL is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Yukon XL?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Yukon XL have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.