GMC Yukon XL 1500 years to avoid
More than twice the Yukon XL 1500's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best GMC Yukon XL 1500 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
GMC Yukon XL 1500 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common GMC Yukon XL 1500 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical77
- Brakes62
- Airbags39
- Engine34
- Body32
- Transmission24
- Visibility18
- Driver assistance16
- Acceleration14
- Steering13
- Fuel system11
- Tires9
GMC Yukon XL 1500 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 92 | 5 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2011 | 86 | 12 | Airbags | 60,575 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 89 | 8 | Airbags | 93,000 | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 86 | 11 | Airbags | 61,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 80 | 18 | Electrical | 65,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 40 | 60 | Airbags | 41,673 | 0 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 92 | 5 | Electrical | 19,987 | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2005 | 70 | 24 | Electrical | 68,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 59 | 36 | Electrical | 75,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 33 | 63 | Electrical | 95,000 | 0 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 75 | 23 | Brakes | 96,218 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 66 | 29 | Brakes | 127,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2000 | - | 15 | Brakes | 118,976 | 0 | 3 |
Recalls 2
GMC Yukon XL 1500 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the GMC Yukon XL 1500
What years of the GMC Yukon XL 1500 should you avoid?
2003 and 2007. Each has more than twice the GMC Yukon XL 1500's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2003 alone has 63, mostly about electrical and brakes.
What is the best year for a used GMC Yukon XL 1500?
2006, 2012 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 5 and 8).
What is the most common problem with the GMC Yukon XL 1500?
Electrical, with 77 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (62) and airbags (39).
How many recalls does the GMC Yukon XL 1500 have?
2 recalls between 2000 and 2012. The 2011 model year has the most, with 2.
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