2005 GMC Yukon

▲ Better than typical
2005 GMC Yukon
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:49:14.007Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 59 complaints 1995: 90 complaints 1995 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 133 complaints 1998: 80 complaints 1999: 204 complaints 2000: 166 complaints 2000 2001: 197 complaints 2002: 158 complaints 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 158 complaints 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 27 complaints 2007: 428 complaints 2008: 187 complaints 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 105 complaints 2010 2011: 158 complaints 2012: 62 complaints 2013: 117 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2015: 528 complaints 2015 2016: 266 complaints 2017: 196 complaints 2018: 69 complaints 2019: 54 complaints 2020: 36 complaints 2020 2021: 323 complaints 2022: 178 complaints 2023: 231 complaints 2024: 102 complaints 2025: 51 complaints 2025 2026: 36 complaints 2026
2005: 85 complaints
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YearComplaints
19861
19871
199219
199317
199459
199590
199670
1997133
199880
1999204
2000166
2001197
2002158
2003204
2004158
200585
200627
2007428
2008187
200994
2010105
2011158
201262
2013117
201456
2015528
2016266
2017196
201869
201954
202036
2021323
2022178
2023231
2024102
202551
202636

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33%

33% of complaints: electrical system — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and switch.

FIRE
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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, 20150616

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, 20110729

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owned a 2005 GMC Yukon.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220321

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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121023

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

CRASH FIRE
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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, 20070425

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20081024

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050222 — power train

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, START

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 1-86

Campaign 05V055000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050310 — service brakes, hydraulic

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. OWNER

Campaign 05V103000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050721 — seat belts

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 OF

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, 200

Campaign 05V163000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080207 — wheels

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, AND

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.

Campaign 07E106000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V055000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V103000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V163000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E106000 (wheels) has been completed.

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.