repaired · 2021 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the…
2015 GMC YukonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 530 owner complaints about the 2015 GMC Yukon, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-645 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 GMC Yukon has problems
530 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
269Exterior lighting
86Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
79Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
46Power train2 crash/fire/injury
34Steering
33Engine
14Structure
12Suspension
11Fuel/propulsion system
5719 other systems10 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 269 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 86 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 79 | 3 |
| Power train | 46 | 2 |
| Steering | 34 | 2 |
| Engine | 33 | 1 |
| Structure | 14 | 0 |
| Suspension | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 1 |
| 19 other systems | 57 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2015 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.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the…
repaired · 2020 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…
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repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Air bags: side/window
Risk. During deployment, the RRAB may be punctured or torn by the roof carrier hardware, reducing its performance and increasing the risk of occupant injury in the…
repaired · 2015 Q4
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Risk. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Risk. If the line is not securely seated and transmission oil leaks from the fitting, the oil could contact a hot surface and cause a vehicle fire.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
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 exterior lighting problems start?
59kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 190 exterior lighting complaints. 95% were reported before 100,000 miles.
15under 30k miles181under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Exterior lighting
81 owners mentioned a cost$800median
Middle half: $750 – $1,000
Electrical system
13 owners mentioned a cost$750median
Middle half: $700 – $800
Service brakes
11 owners mentioned a cost$650median
Middle half: $500 – $750
Unknown or other
8 owners mentioned a cost$725median
Middle half: $675 – $911
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2015 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
2015 GMC Yukon safety ratings
2015 GMC Yukon SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (22.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 GMC Yukon, and the recalls they led to.
- Brake Vacuum Pump FailureLed to recall 19V-645
In owners' words
What Yukon owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Rear tail lights go out intermittently caused by a defect in the vehicle manufacturer’s process in which the circuit board is broken in certain areas.
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, added pressure was needed before the vehicle came to a stop. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated or jumped before coming to a stop. Additionally, the contact stated the transmission was slipping.…
My vehicle is currently in the shop getting the motor worked on for a bad lifter. From the information the mechanic provided me this is a common issue with the vehicles that have the Active Fuel Management system. They are seeing many of these vehicles have to come in and have very expensive…
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