79 of the
682 complaints about the 2015 GMC Yukon are about the
electrical system — 12% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
62,000 miles.
1) Wiring harness to the wireless charging pad on the center console that is wired through the door hinge. Shorts out when opening or closing center console. 2) Caused a fire that led to smoke and melted components inside center console hinge. Caused smoke and awful plastic burning smell while my kids and I were parked. I had just started the vehicle. My two kids and I had to jump and run from the vehicle. 3) No, but by many forums that dealers and mechanics are aware of this issue and charges you hundreds to fix it when it is MANUFACTURE ERROR. 4) This vehicle has been inspected many times. By all the other inspection laws Missouri has in place. How has it gotten passed many times with this known issue? 5)NO! This put mine and my kids life at risk. It is a known and wide issue yet no one takes this seriously. As it just affected me and my two children, I hope this is taken seriously. Hold manufactures responsible and dealers for selling vehicles with these known issues. Protect people.
NHTSA complaint #11601995 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Booneville, MS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Air intake stayed on after shutting vehicle off and locked. It seemed it was in auto start mode from the key fob. Now it is hesitating to go and struggling to switch gears. Local mechanic is unable to pinpoint issue. Will bring to GMC dealership next. The rear camera intermittently works. If you open and close it sometimes it will fix it. USB ports intermittently work. Both taillights had to be replaced due to intermittently going out. Both front heated seats only work on top.
NHTSA complaint #11570072 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rockford, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Consuming a lot of oil, makes a funny clicking noise sometimes when accelerations, had lil pieces of metal in my oil, Transmisson problems, 1 front headlight and all rear tail lights went out, trailer brake system would come on and go off now it won’t stop dinging and makes a whole bunch of other lights come on (trailer brake system, park assist, low brake fluid, traction control, collision) dings some much I can’t drive it. Called a gm shop near me and they told me it would cost a whole bunch for each diagnosis for every warning that came on.
NHTSA complaint #11537059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Washington, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When turning left the vehicle locks up and turns off, after that messages about the parking assist and versatrack starts popping up.
NHTSA complaint #11521812 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Minneapolis, MN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Driving at a normal speed around 30 mph when vehicle suddenly becomes hard to steer as if the power steering just cut out or off therefore making it extremely difficult to control the vehicle and felt like a rough ride while this is taking place.....Definitely sounds like a safety issue......DASH READING WARNING SERVICE PWWR STEERING
NHTSA complaint #11515024 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Temple, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The engine turns off when driving. This has happened at least 50 in the 2 years I've owned the vehicle. It has been serviced at Garland Shelton GMC in Temple, TX. The issue is not fixed. The battery and the negative cable have been replaced. When the engine dies none of the electrical works until I open the hood and wiggle the negative battery cable.
NHTSA complaint #11477185 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bismarck, ND
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Trailer break system warning keeps appearing.
NHTSA complaint #11475536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Millstone Township, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Trailer Brake connection gives errors. Has been fixed multiple times with dealer with error still occurring
NHTSA complaint #11449860 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shelbyville, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Steering locks up at lower speeds or when turning into a parking lot all the ligths shut off at the same time the steering does it has happened more at night lights flicker both interior lights and exterior lights a/c shuts off radio shuts off i have went to different dealers and have not been able to fix this problem even doh i show them videos of what it does both my wife and i have almost had a few accidents because of this
NHTSA complaint #11439035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlanta, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The problem initially started around August 19th when my daughter was driving the SUV. It started suddenly flashing multiple service problems ex trailer brake service, park assist service and stability track service. It started flashing them over and over every second and the engine would rev up then slow down which continued even after she was able to pull over and get it into park. It was terrifying for her. We had the vehicle towed to GMC. GMC felt the electrical problems were due to the fuse box so they replaced the entire fuse box and changed all the fuses. Last week, my daughter again was driving home on the highway and the vehicle started doing the same warning but also displayed several more warnings and the car was lurching forward and slowing down over and over again despite trying to maintain a safe speed. She was close to home and thankfully made it safely home. I drove the car the next morning a few miles to see what was going on and it started doing the same thing with alerts, servicing cycling through the dashboard and the speed and rpm kept revving up and slowing down, I could not maintain a steady slow speed as it seemed like the car was braking every few seconds so it kept lurching forward out of control. We had the car again towed to the same GMC. This time GMC changed out all the battery cables going to and from the batter itself. My husband picked up the car a few days later after being told the problem had been fixed. Within a couple miles of leaving the dealership (and thankfully before getting on the highway) the car started again with the lurching, revving and continuous flashing of a multitude of service alerts/failures. GMC had the car towed back to the service center where it has remained as they run more diagnostic tests. We are concerned that there is a serious electrical problem that they have been unable to figure out on this vehicle which has put each of us at serious safety risk when trying to drive it.
NHTSA complaint #11438194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Milltown, IN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Drivers side tail light intermittently works, doesn't work all the time. Passenger side brake light stays on continuously, never changes.
NHTSA complaint #11421492 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 74,000 milesFranklinton, LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE TAIL LIGHTS FLICKER AND SOMETIMES DON'T WORK AT ALL.
NHTSA complaint #11415052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 97,140 milesCypress, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHTS ARE INOPERABLE AND THE DEALER WANTS OVER $800 TO REPLACE. I'M OVER THE MILEAGE LIMIT FOR THE RECALL SO I'M OUT OF LUCK.
NHTSA complaint #11389850 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wausau, WI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SO MY BRAKE LIGHT ON REAR ALL HAVE GONE OUT DUE TO BAD LED LIGHTS OR SOME KNOWN COMPONENT GOES BAD. #2. FUEL PUMP IS BAD. #3 RADIATOR HAS A CRACK IN IT. THIS IS A 2015 YUKON
NHTSA complaint #11374598 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesHOT Springs, AR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR WORKS INTERMEDIATELY. I CAN'T ALWAYS UNLOCK OR LOCK THE DOOR WITH THE KEY FOB AND THERE IS NOT A MANUAL ENTRY.
NHTSA complaint #11350793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesFresno, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I CAN TURN THE STEERING WHEEL SIDE TO SIDE AND THE CAR DIES POWER GOES LOW AIR CONDITIONING FANS BLOW LESS AND GET WARNINGS ON DASH TO ROLL DOWN DRIVERS WINDOW AND THEN BACK UP
NHTSA complaint #11340180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salyersville, KY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BOTH TAILLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #11329199 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,000 milesSomis, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ONSTAR/ GPS ANTENNA ELECTRICAL SHORT AND CORROSION. SEAL ON ANTENNA COVER INCORRECTLY INSTALLED/ DEFECTIVE.
NHTSA complaint #11324249 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edmonton, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REAR TAIL LIGHTS NOT WORKING. BOTH TAIL LIGHTS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. THERE IS AN OPEN RECALL FOR 2016 GMC YUKON'S WHY IS THERE NOT AN OPEN RECALL FOR 2015? THIS IS OBVIOUSLY AN ISSUE BASED ON THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS MADE / REPORTED HERE.
NHTSA complaint #11324170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesLexington, KY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BRAKE LIGHT GOES OUT DUE TO WIRING ISSUES.
NHTSA complaint #11323552 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 113,000 milesBatesville, AR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM REGARDING THE BRAKE LIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V586000 (STEERING) AND 19V645000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). STANLEY WOOD CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (1674 BATESVILLE BLVD, BATESVILLE, AR 72501, (870) 390-4093) WAS CONTACTED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALLS. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE MILEAGE WAS EXCEEDED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.
NHTSA complaint #11320645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 61,000 milesHanford, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V761000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE KELLER MOTORS LOCATED AT (700 CADILLAC LN, HANFORD, CA 93230) WHERE THE COMPUTER WAS REPROGRAMMED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPROGRAMMING, THE BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED WITH SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEATBELT UNBUCKLED AND OPEN OR CLOSE DRIVER'S WINDOW WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE REPROGRAMMING WAS NOT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 61,000.
NHTSA complaint #11316102 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesFlorahome, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BRAKE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DO NOT ILLUMINATE
NHTSA complaint #11315579 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesCanon City, CO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BRAKE LIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING. NO CONSISTENCY TO WHEN THEY STOP WORKING OR WHEN THEY START AGAIN. MAJOR SAFTEY HAZARD. GMC KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT ARE CALLING IT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUE, AND NOT FIXING VEHICLES OUTSIDE THEIR DESIGNATED TIME/MILEAGE BECAUSE THEY SAY IT IS NOT A SAFETY HAZARD...' IT IS!!!
NHTSA complaint #11308996 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,000 milesHighland Village, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TAIL LAMPS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY OPERATE. AT TIMES NONE WOULD WORK AT OTHERS SOME WOULD WORK. AND OTHERS ALL WOULD WORK. GMC FINALLY ADDRESSES THIS WITH: N182180270 (SPECIAL COVERAGE). GMC WAS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE ON OR PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 26, 2019. THEY STATED NOTIFICATIONS TO CUSTOMERS WOULD BEGIN ON DECEMBER 12, 2019. I WAS NOTIFIED TODAY 2-12-2020 WELL AFTER GMC WAS AWARE OF ISSUES. GMC ALLOWS FOR WARRANTY OF 6 YEARS AFTER PLACED IN SERVICE OR 72,000 MILES. SINCE MY VEHICLE HAD 902 MILES AT TIME OF PURCHASE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 72,902 MILES. HAD GMC MADE ME AWARE IN DECEMBER OR TOO AFTER KNOWING IN LATE NOV 2019 I WOULD STILL HAVE BEEN UNDER WARRANTY FOR A RESOLUTION TO FIX ISSUES. THERE WILLFUL NEGLIGENCE IN FAILING TO NOTIFY ME HINDERED THEIR AVAILABLE WARRANTY UNDER SPECIAL COVERAGE OF NO USE TO ME TO MY DETRIMENT OF SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS (~$1800 USD).
NHTSA complaint #11308836 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oxford, MS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REAR TAILLIGHT DOES NOT WORK. SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE, GM REFUSES TO FIX AND TRIES TO CHARGE $800 TO REPLACE WHOLE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY, AND THEY REPLACE WITH SAME FAULTY LIGHTS! FIX IT GMC, RIDICULOUS
NHTSA complaint #11307886 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesCocoa, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL LIGHTS DEFECTIVE DUE TO INTERNAL CRACKS IN THE CIRCUIT BOARD
NHTSA complaint #11300981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesWolfforth, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE TAILLIGHTS WILL SHORT OUT AND STOP WORKING. THE TRUE SIGNAL WORKS BUT THE BRAKE AND RUNNING LIGHTS STOP WORKING. THE TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY ISN'T WORKING ON SOME PARTS OF THE SCREEN. FOR EXAMPLE, I CANNOT CHANGE THE TIME BECAUSE THE TOGGLES TO CHANGE THE NUMBERS UP OR DOWN WILL NOT WORK.
NHTSA complaint #11298154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salisbury, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE REAR POWER LOCKS ARE INOPERATIVE AT TIMES- WHEN USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY AND THE MASTER SWITCH. OWNER IS HAVING TO REACH TO THE BACK SEAT TO OPEN THE BACK DOORS WITH THE BACK DOOR LOCKS TO ALLOW PASSENGERS (CHILDREN) OUT OF THE VEHICLE. IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, THE BACK SEAT PASSENGERS ARE NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO GET OUT ON THEIR OWN, OR BE ABLE TO GET OUT QUICKLY WITH ASSISTANCE. THIS ALSO MAKES THE CHILD LOCK FUNCTION UNUSABLE AS THE BACK DOORS WOULD NEVER OPEN.
NHTSA complaint #11292540 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesFairhope, AL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT. DEALER SAID HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE FIXTURE. NOT COVERED UNDER BUMPER TO BUMPER EXTENDED WARRANTY PURCHASED. SAFETY HAZARD THAT MANY OTHER 2015 YUKON OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED. TRIM/SEAL APPLIQUS AROUND DOOR WINDOWS ALSO COMING OFF AND ALSO NOT CO WEED UNDER B2B WARRANTY. SHOTTILY MADE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #11292059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.