MYRModel Year Report

2015 GMC Yukon

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2015 GMC Yukon
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 58 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: 185 complaints 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 105 complaints 2010 2011: 158 complaints 2012: 62 complaints 2013: 116 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2015: 528 complaints 2015 2016: 264 complaints 2017: 194 complaints 2018: 69 complaints 2019: 51 complaints 2020: 33 complaints 2020 2021: 290 complaints 2022: 162 complaints 2023: 207 complaints 2024: 86 complaints 2025: 46 complaints 2025 2026: 19 complaints 2026
2015: 528 complaints
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YearComplaints
19861
19871
199219
199317
199458
199590
199670
1997133
199880
1999204
2000166
2001197
2002158
2003204
2004158
200585
200627
2007428
2008185
200994
2010105
2011158
201262
2013116
201456
2015528
2016264
2017194
201869
201951
202033
2021290
2022162
2023207
202486
202546
202619

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 49%

49% of complaints: exterior lighting — 258 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 85 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 79 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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WIRING TO RADIATOR FAN CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN I SMELLED SMOKE. WHEN I PULLED OVER SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD I OPENED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS OPEN FLAMES ON THE FAN WIRING WIRING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190203

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING ON SIX SEPARATE OCCASIONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150903

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 46 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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My 6 year old son and I were coming down the road and came up on 2 deer and I was coming up on a sharp curve and when I hit my brakes my steering wheel LOCKED up completely and the steering wheel is so bent where I tried my best to control it but I...

NHTSA ODI report, 20260505

DURING MANEUVER IN PARKING LOT TRYING TO TURN AROUND STEERING GOT EXTREMELY STIFF WHICH RESULTED IN ME RUNNING INTO SIDE WALK, RAMP. THE ONLY PART OF MY VEHICLE THAT WAS DAMAGE WAS THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL. CURB RASH BEYOND REPAIR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181004

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140116 — engine and engine cooling

General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L...

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

Campaign 14V007000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140519 — power train

General Motors LLC (GM ) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 series and model year 2015 Suburban and Tahoe; GMC model year 2014 Sierra Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil cooler line connection and repair the vehicles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014.

Campaign 14V152000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140805 — power train

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014.

Campaign 14V374000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140915 — air bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, Suburban LTZ, Tahoe, Tahoe LTZ, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL Denali vehicles manufactured on May 13, 2014.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roof carrier attaching hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early September 2014.

Campaign 14V451000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141117 — steering

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS).

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC).

Campaign 14V719000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2015 — complaint volume: 528
R 20161013 — air bags, seat belts

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.

Campaign 16V651000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170804 — air bags, seat belts

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.

Campaign 17V437000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181012 — steering

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018.

Campaign 18V586000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20181120 — PE (closed 20220410)

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

R 20191008 — service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019.

Campaign 19V645000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191211 — electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

Campaign 19V761000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (258 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (85 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (79 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V007000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V152000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V374000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V451000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V719000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V651000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V437000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V586000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V645000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V761000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2015 GMC Yukon reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 GMC Yukon is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Yukon?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Yukon have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.