Complaints
49
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 GMC Yukon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:118,484 mi
#24 complaints
Airbags
Crash-related:2
#34 complaints
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 GMC Yukon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 118,484 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,484
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light
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
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 GMC Yukon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 GMC Yukon reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2006 GMC Yukon has 49 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 GMC Yukon?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (5 complaints, avg 118,484 mi); Airbags (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (4 complaints). 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 2006 GMC Yukon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 118,484 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 GMC Yukon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 GMC Yukon include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 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 2006 GMC Yukon have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 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 2006 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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