Complaints
101
Crashes
7
Fires
3
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 GMC Yukon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:65,013 mi
Fires:2
#211 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:122,180 mi
Crash-related:2
#39 complaints
Instrument Cluster
Avg mileage:64,188 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 GMC Yukon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 18 | — | 2 | 65,013 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | 2 | — | 122,180 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 9 | — | — | 64,188 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 94,900 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | — | 120,590 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
65,013
Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,180
Instrument Cluster
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,188
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,900
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,590
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 GMC Yukon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 GMC Yukon reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2005 GMC Yukon has 101 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 GMC Yukon?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (18 complaints, avg 65,013 mi); Brakes (11 complaints, avg 122,180 mi); Instrument Cluster (9 complaints, avg 64,188 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 GMC Yukon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 87,838 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 GMC Yukon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 GMC Yukon include 7 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 GMC Yukon have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 GMC Yukon as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2005 GMC Yukon?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Yukon reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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