FaultScore

2013 GMC Yukon electrical problems

10 of the 149 complaints about the 2013 GMC Yukon are about the electrical system — 7% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 116,000 miles.

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Complaints

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Crashes

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Fires

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Injuries

Exactly what failed

Electrical System 8 80.0%
Speedometer/Odometer 2 20.0%

Electrical System across every GMC Yukon year

1995 11 2.0%
1997 13 2.4%
1999 14 2.6%
2000 10 1.8%
2001 18 3.3%
2002 11 2.0%
2003 54 9.9%
2004 57 10.4%
2005 28 5.1%
2007 40 7.3%
2008 29 5.3%
2013 10 1.8%
2015 79 14.5%
2016 53 9.7%
2017 21 3.8%
2021 27 4.9%
2022 30 5.5%
2023 25 4.6%
2024 16 2.9%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

at 172,000 miles Tucson, AZ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 GMC Yukon. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 92,000; however, a diagnostic report at O'Reilly's listed mileage as 172,000.

NHTSA complaint #11749296 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 60,000 miles Phoenix, AZ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear tailgate opened independently. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The battery warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact pulled over to the shoulder lane and attempted to shift to park(P); however, the vehicle failed to shift to park(P). No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer stated that the failure of the battery light being illuminated was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

NHTSA complaint #11719491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 273,000 miles O'fallon, MO

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Odometer Fraud. The contact owned a 2013 GMC Yukon. The contact sold a vehicle to an independent company, Pedal.com; however, was advised that the vehicle was sold to an individual and the odometer appeared to be altered. The contact stated that another individual discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 119,000. It was later discovered that the mileage was 273,000.

NHTSA complaint #11691022 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Ames, IA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The truck locks start locking and unlocking on their own, the stabilitrac and traction control will cycle between on and off, the motor will shut off, it goes to limp mode, check engine light comes on, traction control light comes on, abs light comes on, it has stalled in drive throughs on the interstate, driving around town, the vehicle is at pat clemons gmc in boone iowa, they replaced the bcm and it is still happening, there is an nhsta campaign #14V61400 for a chassis control module recall, this vehicle vin is not in that, but it does exhibit all the symptoms mentioned in the recall, very much a safety issue as it can happen anytime, especially when it is raining or snowing, started about a year ago

NHTSA complaint #11497876 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Denver, CO

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Monday 5th 2022, (2pm)I was driving with the AC on high as I had just left the mall. The interior was hot. As I left the mall and came to a stop light...the car would rev at stop, and continue to do so until the light changed. I had the oil and transmission fluid changed at 135000. It is currently at 138000. I turned off the AC because it did not seem to work (to cool the car down) and rolled the windows down and open the sun roof. Tuesday 6th, I was leaving the store (4pm) and again I turned the AC on and approached a stop light. When I stopped at the light, the car started revving or idling in pulses again as it did on Monday, however as I went to turn right onto the street, there was no power steering at all. Startled, I pressed the brake, shifted into park, turned the SUV off. Then restarted the SUV and the steering had returned to normal. I kept the AC off and drove home.

NHTSA complaint #11483232 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Olive Branch, MS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

When driving my steering wheel jerks causing vehicle to veer, stabilitrak snd traction lights flash, lights flicker all the while driving. Vehicle nearly lost control while doing so. Auto shop cannot duplicate the issue nor any codes pop up . Very dangerous for a family while we are driving and saw many complain about this issue.

NHTSA complaint #11458259 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Stuart, FL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

There is an issue with the radio head unit that causes a high pitched noise, even when the radio is off. It happens with anything connected to the radio, like the indicator, seatbelt warning, door ajar warning. The high pitch noise causes migraines and nausea in drivers and passengers. Issue has been ongoing for months. All 3 radio heads installed by dealer have emitted this sound. Dealer refuses to send in 3rd new unit. Relief from sound only happens when the fuse for the radio head unit is pulled. Attaching a picture of the sound frequency after opening the door, car not on.

NHTSA complaint #11449139 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Norfork, AR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE STABILITRAK AND ABS SYSTEMS. I HAVE ALSO BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT RUNS THE INSTRUMENTATION FOR THE AIR,HEAT AND BLOWER. THE MAIN PROBLEM IS THAT THERE IS A CRACK ON THE DASH IN THE LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. THIS HAS BEEN WELL DOCUMENTED BY THOUSANDS ON THE INTERNET. I CALLED GM AND THEY SAID THERE ARE NO RECALLS BUT THEY ISSUED A CASE #. THIS CASE # APPLIES TO ALL THREE PROBLEMS FOR MY VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #11097750 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hartselle, AL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CRACKING DASHBOARD! DEEP CRACKS RUNNING UP TO AND ALONG THE AIRBAG

NHTSA complaint #11016435 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 45,000 miles Jeanerette, LA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TAKATA RECALL - FROM DAY TO DAY THE BACK HATCH WILL NOT OPEN. TOOK TO GMC DEALER AND COULD NOT FIND CODE WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. I DISCONNECTED BATTERY CABLE FOR 1 MINUTE AND RECONNECT AND WORKS FINE.

NHTSA complaint #10916191 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other 2013 GMC Yukon problems

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