no report yet
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. A LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE LAP BELT TO RIDE UP ON AN OCCUPANT'S ABDOMEN INSTEAD OF FITTING LOW…
2005 GMC YukonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 85 owner complaints about the 2005 GMC Yukon, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 GMC Yukon has problems
85 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
11Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
8Power train1 crash/fire/injury
7Engine
6Air bags
5Fuel system, gasoline
4Steering
3Seat belts
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
2514 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 28 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 2 |
| Power train | 8 | 1 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 25 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2005 GMC Yukon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
no report yet
Manual transmission: shift pattern indicator
Risk. THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN AN UNINTENDED DIRECTION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO OTHERS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
65kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 26 electrical system complaints. 88% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles23under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Yukon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Yukon median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 GMC Yukon safety ratings
2005 GMC Yukon 4-DR. w/ESC in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (22.8% risk)
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Yukon owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAVE NOTICED OVER THE PAST YEAR THAT THE SHIFT INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT/NOT VISIBLE DURING ANY OPERATION OF CAR OPERATION. THIS HAS BEEN A COMPLAINT TO THE LOCAL DEALER DO TO A SAFETY ISSUE IN WHICH YOU DO NOT SEE WHAT POSITION THE SHIFT INDICATOR IS IN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC YUKON. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS. IN ADDITION, THE CABLE UNDER THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE ONSTAR DIAGNOSTIC CHECK DETERMINED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE…
Own a 2005 Yukon?
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