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 SYSTEM
Avg mileage:65,013 mi
Fires:2
#211 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:122,180 mi
Crash-related:2
#39 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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 SYSTEM | 18 | — | 2 | 65,013 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 2 | — | 122,180 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 9 | — | — | 64,188 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 94,900 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 2 | — | 120,590 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 70,750 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 62,700 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 51,067 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 83,667 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 175,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | 1 | 1 | 38,044 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 2 | — | — | 248 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 270,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 40,596 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 122,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 125,324 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 3,132 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1 | — | — | 80,343 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
65,013
SERVICE BRAKES
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,180
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,188
ENGINE
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,900
AIR BAGS
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,590
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,750
POWER TRAIN
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,700
STEERING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,067
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,667
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
175,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
38,044
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
248
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
270,000
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
STRUCTURE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,596
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,324
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,132
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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
36,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,000
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,343
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