Model year
2015 GMC Yukon
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 529 complaints for the 2015 GMC Yukon (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 2 recalls and 446 complaints under YUKON DENALI, YUKON DENALI XL, and YUKON XL. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are EXTERIOR LIGHTING (258), SERVICE BRAKES (85), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (79). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 8 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 16–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 166 complaints
- 2001 197 complaints
- 2002 158 complaints
- 2003 204 complaints
- 2004 159 complaints
- 2005 85 complaints
- 2006 27 complaints
- 2007 428 complaints
- 2008 187 complaints
- 2009 94 complaints
- 2010 105 complaints
- 2011 158 complaints
- 2012 63 complaints
- 2013 117 complaints
- 2014 56 complaints
- 2015 529 complaints
- 2016 270 complaints
- 2017 196 complaints
- 2018 70 complaints
- 2019 55 complaints
- 2020 37 complaints
- 2021 341 complaints
- 2022 185 complaints
- 2023 245 complaints
- 2024 106 complaints
- 2025 57 complaints
- 2026 43 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
19V761000 · Oct 24, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; ELECTRONIC…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails,…
19V645000 · Sep 6, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
18V586000 · Sep 7, 2018
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
17V437000 · Jul 10, 2017
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV,…
16V651000 · Sep 8, 2016
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado…
14V719000 · Nov 10, 2014
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power…
14V451000 · Jul 23, 2014
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, Suburban LTZ, Tahoe, Tahoe LTZ, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL Denali vehicles manufactured on May 13, 2014. The affected vehicles were assembled with a roof rail air bags (RRAB) that were not reinforced…
14V374000 · Jun 27, 2014
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to…
14V152000 · Mar 31, 2014
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
General Motors LLC (GM ) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 series and model year 2015 Suburban and Tahoe; GMC model year 2014 Sierra Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 Series and model year…
14V007000 · Jan 13, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.
Complaints
529 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 4, injury field 9, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| YUKON DENALI | 0 | 73 |
| YUKON DENALI XL | 0 | 65 |
| YUKON XL | 2 | 308 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE18012 | Brake Vacuum Pump Failure · SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | Nov 20, 2018 | Apr 10, 2022 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denali SUV 4WD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.222 | — |
| Denali SUV RWD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.229 | — |
| Denali XL 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
| Denali XL 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 · possibility 0.203 | — |
| SUV 4WD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.222 | — |
| SUV RWD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.229 | — |
| XL 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 · possibility 0.203 | — |
| XL 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon C1500 2WD · 6.2L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Yukon C1500 XL 2WD · 6.2L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Yukon C1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Yukon C1500 XL 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Yukon K1500 XL 4WD · 6.2L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Yukon K1500 4WD · 6.2L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Yukon K1500 XL 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Yukon K1500 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Yukon C1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Yukon C1500 XL 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Yukon K1500 XL 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Yukon K1500 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
4 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
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