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 51% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Yukon have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

2015 GMC Yukon

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2015 GMC Yukon
BUILT 2026-10-10

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: 529
Recalls: 10
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Exterior lighting

Complaints per year

2015: 529 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	268
2017	196
2018	69
2019	55
2020	36
2021	330
2022	181
2023	239
2024	104
2025	52
2026	39

Known problem areas

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

Exterior lighting

51% · 269 reports

Most commonly citing brake lights and tail lights.

Service brakes

17% · 90 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

15% · 79 reports

CRASHFIRE

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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, 2019-02-03

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, 2015-09-03

Power train

9% · 46 reports

FIREINJURY

Steering

6% · 34 reports

CRASHINJURY

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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, 2026-05-05

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, 2018-10-04

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Safety timeline

10 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2014-01-16Engine and engine cooling14V007000 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.

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2014-05-19Power train14V152000 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.

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2014-08-05Power train14V374000 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.

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2014-09-15Air bags14V451000 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.

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2014-11-17Steering14V719000 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).

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2015Complaint volume 529 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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2018-10-12Steering18V586000 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.

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2018-11-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-04-10 Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
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2019-10-08Service brakes, hydraulic19V645000 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.

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2019-12-11Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic19V761000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2015 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Exterior lighting: 269 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 90 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 79 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 14V007000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 14V152000 · Power train
Recall 14V374000 · Power train
Recall 14V451000 · Air bags
Recall 14V719000 · Steering
Recall 16V651000 · Air bags, seat belts
Recall 17V437000 · Air bags, seat belts
Recall 18V586000 · Steering
Recall 19V645000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 19V761000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic

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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 51% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Yukon have?: 10 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.