Total Complaints
6 filings
GMC YUKON XL 2500 · model year
2005 GMC YUKON XL 2500
6 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005GMCYUKON XL 2500 carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2005 YUKON XL 2500 is power train with 2 filings, followed by electrical system (2) and structure:body (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2005 YUKON XL 2500. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
Recalls (1)
06E04300019/05/2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE
Recent Complaints
20150608ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH I EXPERIENCE A TOTAL TIRE FAILURE WHEREAS THE MIDDLE 4 INCHES OF THE TREAD/BELT AREA OF MY BF GOODRICH LT245/75 R 16 LRE M+S COMMERCIAL T/A ALL SEASON BF11 JD11 4011 TIRE COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE'S CORE, RESULTING IN THE REMAINDER OF THE TIRE'S TREAD/BELT TO CONTINUE STRIPPING AWAY CAUSING SIGNIFICANT WHEEL WELL, REAR QUARTER PANEL, GAS TUB, AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS DAMAGE TO MY 2005 YUKON XL 2500. TIRES HAD JUST PASSED A NC SAFETY INSPECTION, WERE PROPERLY INFLATED WITH 38,000 MILES ON THEM.
Mileage: 160,000
20150608STRUCTURE:BODY
WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH I EXPERIENCE A TOTAL TIRE FAILURE WHEREAS THE MIDDLE 4 INCHES OF THE TREAD/BELT AREA OF MY BF GOODRICH LT245/75 R 16 LRE M+S COMMERCIAL T/A ALL SEASON BF11 JD11 4011 TIRE COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE'S CORE, RESULTING IN THE REMAINDER OF THE TIRE'S TREAD/BELT TO CONTINUE STRIPPING AWAY CAUSING SIGNIFICANT WHEEL WELL, REAR QUARTER PANEL, GAS TUB, AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS DAMAGE TO MY 2005 YUKON XL 2500. TIRES HAD JUST PASSED A NC SAFETY INSPECTION, WERE PROPERLY INFLATED WITH 38,000 MILES ON THEM.
Mileage: 160,000
20150608WHEELS
WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH I EXPERIENCE A TOTAL TIRE FAILURE WHEREAS THE MIDDLE 4 INCHES OF THE TREAD/BELT AREA OF MY BF GOODRICH LT245/75 R 16 LRE M+S COMMERCIAL T/A ALL SEASON BF11 JD11 4011 TIRE COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE'S CORE, RESULTING IN THE REMAINDER OF THE TIRE'S TREAD/BELT TO CONTINUE STRIPPING AWAY CAUSING SIGNIFICANT WHEEL WELL, REAR QUARTER PANEL, GAS TUB, AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS DAMAGE TO MY 2005 YUKON XL 2500. TIRES HAD JUST PASSED A NC SAFETY INSPECTION, WERE PROPERLY INFLATED WITH 38,000 MILES ON THEM.
Mileage: 160,000
20100331FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ON MARCH 13, 2010 AT 7 AM I FOUND MY 2005 GMC YUKON XL, WHICH WAS PARKED AND LOCKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AT THE TIME, WITH THE RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL FLASHING. AFTER OBTAINING THE KEYS TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE AND UPON OPENING THE DRIVER DOOR I FOUND THE DASH BOARD COMPLETELY MELTED AS A RESULT OF A SPONTANEOUS FIRE WHICH HAD OCCURRED SOMETIME AFTER 12 AM THAT MORNING. THERE WAS A SMALL HOLE IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD JUST ABOVE WHERE THE FIRE OCCURRED. THE HEADLINER WAS COMPLETELY CHARRED ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTENTS OF THE VEHICLE WERE COVERED IN HEAVY SOOT INCLUDING A BRAND NEW TODDLER CAR SEAT, STROLLER, SOFTBALL GEAR BAG, DVD NOTEBOOK FILLED WITH DVD'S AND VARIOUS TOOLS. AFTER THE FIRE WAS INVESTIGATED BY THE MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHALL'S OFFICE THE FIRE WAS DETERMINED TO BE ELECTRICAL. IT NEVER PENETRATED THROUGH THE FIREWALL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT WAS ALSO DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ITSELF DUE TO LACK OF OXYGEN AND NEVER AFFECTED THE OUTSI
Mileage: 50,000
20091209POWER TRAIN
THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE INTERMITTENTLY WORKS ON OUR 2005 GMC YUKON XL, THEREFORE YOU NEVER KNOW IN BAD WHETHER, IN A SLIPPERY SITUATION, IF ITS WORKING. I UNDERSTAND THAT A SENSOR ON THESE VEHICLES IS FAILING. IN FACT THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER, BECAUSE SO MANY ARE FAILING. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 75,000
20070704POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING OUR 2005 YUKON XL 2500 SERIES VEHICLE THE SERVICE 4WD MESSAGE WILL ALERT FROM TIME TO TIME AT WHICH POINT THE ABILITY TO CONTINUE IN 2WD IS NOT AFFECTED BUT THE ABILITY TO TRANSFER INTO 4WD HI OR LO IS ELIMINATED. TURNING THE CAR OFF THEN BACK ON CLEARS THE ERROR AND SYSTEMS ARE AGAIN OPERABLE. THIS WAS FIXED BEFORE UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED IN EXCESS OF SIX TIMES OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE NEW.
Mileage: 52,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 GMC YUKON XL 2500 have?▼
The 2005 GMC YUKON XL 2500 has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2005 GMC YUKON XL 2500?▼
Yes, the 2005 GMC YUKON XL 2500 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC YUKON XL 2500?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 GMC YUKON XL 2500 is POWER TRAIN with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and STRUCTURE:BODY.
Is the 2005 GMC YUKON XL 2500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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