101 of the
6,468 complaints filed about the GMC Yukon
are about the stability control —
2% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2007.
101
Complaints
2%
Share of all complaints
4
Crashes
2
Fires
Stability & Traction Control complaints by model year
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a misfire coming from the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally before the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The traction control light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with a lifter failure inside the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
NHTSA complaint #11753121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH with her family inside the vehicle, there was an abnormal tapping sound coming from the engine compartment, with the traction control and Forward Collision Avoidance warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the "Service ESC", "Forward Collision Avoidance System Unavailable", and "Service Traction Control" flashed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the gaskets, bolts, rods, lifters, camshaft valve, valve actuator, and engine seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11697166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. The Electronic Stability Control warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a spun rod bearing failure; however, further investigation was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
NHTSA complaint #11647571 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the transmission shifter failed to shift from park. The contact stated that the "Braking System", Brake Pad Monitor, and Traction Control messages were displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 44,871.
NHTSA complaint #11627169 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started shaking and shuddering. There was an ESC service warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the right lifter and the camshaft were damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
NHTSA complaint #11600265 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AND ON WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN. WHEN REVERSING INTO A PARKING SPOT THE TRUCKS STEERING WHEEL GOT STIFF AND EVERYTHING SHUT OFF OFF THEN ON THEN OFF AND ON AGAIN. WHEN REVERSING IT DID IT TWICE MORE. TURNING TO GET OUT OF A CAR WASH CURVE IT SHUT OFF AND ON. TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY IT SHUT OFF AND ON (ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS)
NHTSA complaint #11355507 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY, THE LOCKS ENGAGED, THE RADIO SHUT DOWN, POWER STEERING WAS LOST, AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN/BRAKED ON IT'S OWN. THANKFULLY WE WERE ABLE TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT GETTING HIT. THE ONLY MESSAGE ON THE DASH WAS "SERVICE STABILITRACK." THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ERROR MESSAGE.
NHTSA complaint #11330577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I GET MY BRAKES FIXED THERE IS ALWAYS THE BREAK AND THE AIR BRAKE LIGHTS THAT APPEAR. I HAVE CHANGED TO SENSORS, FUSES AND STILL IT REMAINS. EVERY MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT NO MATTER WHAT THE BRAKE AND AIR BRAKE LIGHTS WILL APPEAR. THAT NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. SEEING ANY TYPE OF WARNING LIGHTS DRIVES ME CRAZY IF THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY BRAKES THEN THERE SHOULD BE NO WARNINGS.
NHTSA complaint #11323607 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LOSS OF POWER STEERING, LOSS OF ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, LOSS OF ALL TRANSMISSION GEARS FORWARD AND REVERSE, LOSS OF AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT CONTROL, LOSS OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES INCLUDING TACHOMETER, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE, AND ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE, LOSS OF HEATED SEAT FUNCTIONALITY, LOSS OF HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND LOSS OF INFOTAINMENT/STEREO SYSTEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS NOW, THE FIRST ON 01/13/2020 AND THEN AGAIN ON 02/20/2020. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED IN TO THE DEALER ON 01/13/2020 AND WAS ALSO TRANSPORTED TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP AGAIN ON 02/20/2020. A TSB WAS PERFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP WHEN IT WAS TOWED IN THE FIRST TIME THAT OBVIOUSLY DID NOT FIX THE ROOT CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. NORMALLY THE PROBLEM WILL GO AWAY AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME AND THEN THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE CUSTOMER'S COMPLAINT. I DO HAVE VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THE ISSUES I EXPERIENCED ON TWO OCCASION AS PROOF.
NHTSA complaint #11310887 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEN OPENING THE HATCH OR BACK OF THE VEHICLE, THE LIGHTS WILL GO ON AND OFF AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START UP. YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR 5 MINUTES SOMETIMES LONGER FOR THE ENGINE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WILL BE IN STATIONARY, I HAVE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF IF I AM GOING TO OPEN THE BACK IF I DON'T IT MESSES UP ALL THE GAGES IN FRONT AND WILL NOT OPERATE.
NHTSA complaint #11306729 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC YUKON. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUICK GMC OF KIRKLAND (12335 120TH AVE NE, KIRKLAND, WA 98034, (877) 505-6211) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V761000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000. *DT
NHTSA complaint #11286905 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNDER NORMAL DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL GO INTO "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MODE WHILE SAYING SERVICE STABILITRAK AND STABILITRAK OFF. GIVE THE CODE REFERENCING A 5A REFERENCE. I HAVE REPLACED THE ECM 2X, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THROTTLE BODY ENTIRE, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SENSOR PROBLEM CONTINUES WITHOUT REMEDY. HAS HAPPENED TO MANY TIMES TO COUNT STARTING IN DEC 2008 TO PRESENT
NHTSA complaint #11279693 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
HAPPENED TWO TIMES YESTERDAY. 2007 YUKON DENALI ODOMETER: 191,707 ENGINE HOURS: 1443.9 FIRST, STABILITRAK CONTROL TURNED OFF AND ENGINE POWER WAS REDUCED ILLUMINATED ON THE MESSAGE CENTER OF THE DASH BOARD. CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 20 MPH. WHEN I WOULD TRY TO PUSH THE GAS PETAL THERE WOULD BE A SHUTTER IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURN IT OFF AND TRIED RESTARTING. SAME ISSUES CONTINUED. I LIMPED TO MY WORK A LESS THAN A MILE AWAY TO TRY AND FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS HAPPENING AS I HAD MYSELF AND 4 KIDS IN THE CAR AFTER TRICK OR TREATING. I SHUT OFF THE CAR AND WAITED FOR A BIT WHILE I READ ONLINE WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS. UPON RESTARTING THE CAR, IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN AS NORMAL. SAFETY RISK WHEN YOU CAN'T ACCELERATE PAST 20 MPH ON A 45 MILE PER HOUR ROAD. SECOND OCCURANCE WAS A FEW HOURS LATER. I TURNED THE CAR ON TO LEAVE AND THE SAME THINGS HAPPENED, THIS TIME IT WAS DRIVING LIKE I HAD LOST MY POWER STEERING AND NO ENGINE POWER. LUCKILY, AGAIN, I WAS IN A SPOT TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE, TURN THE CAR OFF AND MADE IT HOME OKAY. THIS CAR HAS A BRAND NEW ENGINE. UPON READING HERE AND SOME OTHER THINGS ONLINE IT SEEMS THE STABILITRAK HAS NUMBEROUS REPORTS OF THIS SAME THING. LUCKILY I HAVE BEEN IN A SPOT WHERE IT DIDN'T BECOME DANGEROUS AND I KNEW WHAT TO DO BASED ON READING HERE. I USE MY YUKON FOR WORK SO CAN'T HAVE THIS HAPPENING AND IT'S DANGEROUS FOR MYSELF, MY KIDS AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD IF THEY HAPPEN TO BE BEHIND ME WHEN IT HAPPENS. HOPEFULLY WITH ENOUGH COMPLAINTS SOMETHING CAN BE DONE TO FIX THIS ISSUE. I HAVE INCLUDED A PIC OF THE SYMBOL THAT ILLUMINATED ON MY DASHBOARD WHEN THIS HAPPENED.
NHTSA complaint #11277572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V761000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *DL PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11277323 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MAY FAIL MOMENTARILY AND THEN SUDDENLY FUNCTION AGAIN. THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY AT LOW SPEEDS, INCREASING RISK OF A CRASH. ALTHOUGH THERE IS A RECALL WHICH DESCRIBES EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING RECALL 18V586000 THE DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN I BACK UP OR TURN I LOSE POWER MOMENTARILY THEN IT COMES BACK
NHTSA complaint #11233767 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WARNING BELLS START CHIMING, 5.3 ENGINE WITH AFM STARTS RUNNING ROUGH, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM,ABS LIGHTS COME ON. THESE SYMTOMS OCCUR WITHIN SECONDS OF STARTING. DIAGNOSTICS SAYS DIFFERENT THINGS EACH TIME SUCH AS MISFIRES, WORN CAM, ETC. THE ENGINE ONLY HAS 140K MILES. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS ENGINE. GM DID OFFER NUMEROUS CUSTOMERS REPLACEMENT ENGINES UNDER 150K MILES. I CAN'T GET THE DEALER TO OWN UP TO THIS.
NHTSA complaint #11187390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE SHUTS OFF, STEERING ASSIST DISAPPEARS AND STEERING WHEEL IS JERKED OUT OF MY HAND, STABILITRAK WARNINGS ON DASH, HVAC SCREEN GOES BLANK, CHIMES START GOING OFF. THIS OCCURRED AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AND I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT NO MORE THAN 10MPH.
NHTSA complaint #11183932 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC YUKON. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #11172490 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARK CHRISTOPHER AUTO CENTER (LOCATED AT 2131 E CONVENTION CENTER WAY, ONTARIO, CA 91764) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE 2010-14 MODELS EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER:[XXX]. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE, STABILITRAK, AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE ALSO SHOOK AND LOST POWER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A SQUEAKING NOISE AND A BURNING ODOR WERE COMING FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNBALANCED WHEEL WAS MAKING THE VEHICLE SHAKE AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL HUB SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE MILES FROM THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,221. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11165256 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.