2015 GMC Yukon Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 GMC Yukon.

20142016
Complaints
674
Crashes
12
Fires
7
Injuries
9
Fatalities
Recalls
10

Worst 2015 GMC Yukon Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1258 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:61,295 mi
#283 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:62,399 mi
Crash-related:2
#379 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:200,139 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 GMC Yukon.

Headlight/Taillight Failures
258
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,295
Brakes
83
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
62,399
Electrical Faults
79
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
200,139
Transmission / Drivetrain
46
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
31,358
Steering Defects
33
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
68,200
Engine Problems
31
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
60,130
Body Structure
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
39,827
Suspension Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
62,835
Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
84,125
Electronic Stability Control
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,200
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,374
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
50,937
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,469
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,500
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Automatic System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 GMC Yukon

10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~10,014,758 vehicles.

19V761000Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring · Electronic Stability Control
~652,967 affected

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. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.

19V645000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
~3,456,719 affected

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.

18V586000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~1,015,918 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.

17V437000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Air Bags:frontal
~40,683 affected

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 Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

16V651000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Air Bags:frontal
~3,640,162 affected

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 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

14V719000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~679 affected

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). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.

14V451000Air Bags:side/window
~22 affected

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. The affected vehicles were assembled with a roof rail air bags (RRAB) that were not reinforced at the points were the bags contact the hardware used to attach the roof carrier.

14V374000Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
~392,459 affected

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. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.

14V152000Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
~489,936 affected

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 1500 Series and model year 2015 Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (feature code MYC). The subject vehicles may have a transmission oil cooler line that is not securely seated in the fitting.

14V007000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
~325,213 affected

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 engine or 5.3L engine.

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2015 GMC Yukon — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 GMC Yukon reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2015 GMC Yukon has 674 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 10 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 258 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 GMC Yukon?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (258 complaints, avg 61,295 mi); Brakes (83 complaints, avg 62,399 mi); Electrical Faults (79 complaints, avg 200,139 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 2015 GMC Yukon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 77,346 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 GMC Yukon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 GMC Yukon include 12 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 9 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 2015 GMC Yukon have any recalls?
Yes — 10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,014,758 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 GMC Yukon?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2015 GMC Yukon shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

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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