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2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 problems

The most common problem on the 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 is electrical system. It has fewer complaints than a typical Yukon XL 1500 model year.

Fewer complaintsAmong the best years of this model
Year score
92/100
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
149
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 149

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 149 bulletins for the 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500

What 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc yukon xl 1500. The contact stated that the ventilation system malfunctioned preventing the contact from turning the A/C and or heater on. The contact indicated that the rear ventilation was working properly but when the vehicle was turn off the exhaust fan was still blowing. Also, the contact mentioned that burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle. As a result, the contact had to disconnect the power to the blower. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the resistor module connector and blower needed to be replaced. The vehicle was to be repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 111,400 miles · AZ

I just bought this vehicle. The rear window release button is pushed all the way in and will not open the window. While I had the rear hatch apart I was going to put in a mechanism to allow opening the rear hatch from inside. I think this should be a factory recall to install 1. A more reliable door and window latch system and 2. To put in a inside release mechanism. I don't understand why there are over 300 technical service bulletins listed for this vehicle in the gmc site but only 13 according to the federal safety agency.

Filed Aug 21, 2009 · Tires · 13,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 gmc yukon xl 1500. While driving 60 MPH the right front tire side wall blew out. The contact lost control of the vehicle; however, he was able to drive to the nearest service station. The vehicle was towed and three tires were replaced. The tire dealer advised him to speak with the manufacturer regarding the failed tire. The failure and the current mileages were 25,358. The tire was firestone, tire line wilderness le, size p-265-70-r16, and the dot is 11m-s.

Filed Jan 8, 2008 · Electrical · 19,987 miles · CA

1.unknown events lead to component failure 2. The engine hours meter resets itself down to zero...unsure of what other electronic failures could occur as a results or what is triggering the engine hour reset in the instrument panel cluster (ipc) 3. The ipc has been replaced 4 times by the dealership and they put in a new battery to remedy the issue. The unit failed again on 12/30/07. The last fix was implemented on 11/12/07. The is a gm tac case number assigned #9978027

Filed Oct 19, 2007 · Transmission · 1,967 miles · CA

2006 gmc yukon xl - purchased in jan. 2006, the vehicle was taken in for service 1 month after taking delivery for foul smell emitting from vehicle while moving. It was diagnosed as the rear differential producing the odor, they changed the fluid to the old synthetic type, and claimed it was the smell of the grape seed extract used in the organic new type fluid. This did not solve the problem, the next time the service center tried an oil which had a higher heat rating, this did not fix the smell problem. On the 4th visit to the service center and after opening a customer claims case with gm, they rebuilt the rear differential. This seemed to solve the problem for about the first 6-8 months, the smell returned and got significantly worse until I opened another case withgm customer claims. While working with them the differential went out on the vehicle leaving me to rent a car on my own until gm decided what they were going to do about it. I am currently in a bbb case with gm.

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Questions about the 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500

Is the 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500, fewer than a typical Yukon XL 1500 model year.

What is the 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 year score?

The 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 scores 92 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the GMC Yukon XL 1500: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500?

Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).

How many recalls does the 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the GMC Yukon XL 1500 have the most electrical problems?

The GMC Yukon XL 1500 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2003 (24 complaints), 2004 (18 complaints) and 2007 (11 complaints).

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