2005 GMC Yukon
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 85
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 85 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 59 |
| 1995 | 90 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 133 |
| 1998 | 80 |
| 1999 | 204 |
| 2000 | 166 |
| 2001 | 197 |
| 2002 | 158 |
| 2003 | 204 |
| 2004 | 158 |
| 2005 | 85 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 428 |
| 2008 | 187 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2010 | 105 |
| 2011 | 158 |
| 2012 | 62 |
| 2013 | 117 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 529 |
| 2016 | 269 |
| 2017 | 196 |
| 2018 | 70 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 340 |
| 2022 | 184 |
| 2023 | 243 |
| 2024 | 105 |
| 2025 | 55 |
| 2026 | 43 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
33% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and switch.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 GMC Yukon. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the air conditioner vents. In addition, the cable under the dashboard on the passenger side caught fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-16
Interior vehicle fire in dash. 1ST smoke then center of dash erupted into flames. Vehicle is now totalled. GMC is aware of this condition and issued no recalls.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-07-29
Service brakes
14% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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The contact owned a 2005 GMC Yukon.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-21
Also filed under Air bags and seat belts
I was pulling up to a stop light, and the brakes went out. I ran into the truck in front of me while going between 20 to 25 MPH. The auto repair shop said my brake line was corroded and it snapped.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-23
Power train
9% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 GMC Yukon. When accelerating from first to second gear at 1,800 rpms the transmission slipped into second gear. The vehicle decelerated and the contact pulled off the road. The failure occurred while driving 65 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-25
Engine
8% · 7 reportsAir bags
7% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The airbag in my GMC Yukon 2005 got hit on the passenger side and the airbag didn't deployed. I am us citizen working in amman jordan.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-10-24
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2005-02-22Power train05V055000 Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence…
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2005. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and GMC at…
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2005-03-10Service brakes, hydraulic05V103000 On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake pedal pushrod retainer may be missing. If the retainer is missing, the brake booster pushrod could disengage from the brake pedal.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the brake pedal pushrod retainer and install one if it is missing free of charge. The manufacturer began contacting owners by telephone on March 10, 2005.…
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2005-07-21Seat belts05V163000 On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2ND row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips…
Remedy: Dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. The recall began on July 21…
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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).
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2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between January 23, 2006…
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2008. Owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 28 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V055000 · Power train
- Recall 05V103000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 05V163000 · Seat belts
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
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- Is the 2005 GMC Yukon reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 GMC Yukon is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Yukon?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Yukon have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.