The third row seat attachment from the seat to the frame has broken. It is a hook type mechanism that holds the entire row of seats to the latch in the floorboard. This car was not in an accident and the seats broke when the vehicle stopped. There should be a recall. Also the back seatbelt was on a recall for this vehicle but doesn't show up anymore. Please restore the recall. Thank you
The worst 2005 GMC Yukon problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Electrical28
- Brakes12
- Engine9
- Fuel system9
- Transmission8
- Airbags6
- Driver assistance6
- Steering4
- Body3
- Seat belts3
- Locks2
- Seats2
- Tires2
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
- Lights1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 GMC Yukon
Trouble codes owners of the 2005 GMC Yukon mention
B0104 2
Recalls 3
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. Appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for small children, does improve the fit condition for this user group. In addition to instructions on proper infant and young child restraint (with child seats or boosters), special verbiage for restraining older child is included in the owner's manual. Also, the suggested seat belt fit/routing for adults, irrespective of seating position, is described in the owner's manual text.
- Risk
- A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or hummer at 1‑800‑732‑5493.
Recall number 05V163000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake pedal pushrod retainer may be missing. If the retainer is missing, the brake booster pushrod could disengage from the brake pedal.
- Risk
- This could result in a loss of brakes which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the brake pedal pushrod retainer and install one if it is missing free of charge. The manufacturer began contacting owners by telephone on march 10, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 05V103000 · Recall details
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate. If the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear the vehicle is in.
- Risk
- The vehicle may move in an unintended direction resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. The recall began on february 14, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, and gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 05V055000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 GMC Yukon 767
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- Electrical system
2005 GMC Yukon fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 |
| 4.8L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13-14 | 18-19 | 15 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17-18 | 14-15 |
| 6.0L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 |
What 2005 GMC Yukon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owned a 2005 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 80 MPH in an interstate with her in the passenger seat and her two children in the rear seats, the steering wheel seized inadvertently and the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle veered off to the left side of the road. The contact stated as her husband was trying to regain control of the vehicle, the tires hit the pavement and the vehicle rolled over 7 times in a ditch, within 180 yards and landed on its passenger side. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and her husband noticed that the children were no longer in the vehicle and they immediately exited the vehicle through the front driver's side window to search for them. The contact stated that her 12 year old daughter who was sitting in the rear passenger side seat of the second row with a seat belt, was ejected through an unknown window and landed in a bush, 80 yards away from where the vehicle had landed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 05V163000 (Seat Belts). The contact's 20 year old son who was sitting in the rear driver seat of the second row with no seat belt, was ejected through an unknown window and landed 50 yards away from where the vehicle had landed. The contact and her family were transported to the hospital with the assistance of emergency units. The contact's son sustained a concussion, swollen knee injury, laceration on the head with 18 staples in the back of his head, 3-4 stiches on his thump and lacerations all over his body. The contact's daughter, who had been airlifted from the first hospital to a second hospital, sustained fractured skull, epidural hematoma, 2 internal brain hemorrhages, an unknown fractured part of the body, 2 dislocated primary teeth , deep laceration on her left hand that required 10 stiches and could lead to permanent nerve damage, deep laceration on her torso that required 8-10 staples. The contact's husband sustained a dislocate
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that after his wife turned off the vehicle, the blower motor control module continued to operate and would not shut off as needed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back home and had a mechanically inclined friend to disconnect the blower motor wiring harness. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where he was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Message on dash saying airbag is defective
Air conditioning turns to extreme heat while driving! Danger for driver
When driving my truck the traction control comes on frequently when in motion. Sometimes it even completely doesn't move for a few seconds even when given gas then lurks forward, which frightens me because it has happened in the middle of an intersection which could possibly cause an accident. I've been reading up on this issue and it seems pretty common, this is alarming that a recall has not been put into effect! Besides that my truck runs beautiful, what can I do? This is an ongoing thing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc yukon. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard abnormally when depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer (keyes woodland hills buick gmc, 6133 topanga canyon blvd, los angeles, ca 91367) who informed the contact that a recall did not exist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v103000 (service brakes), but the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc yukon. While driving unknown speeds, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there were holes in the fuel line due to the lines being too close and rubbing together. The fuel lines were replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the warranty had expired. No further assistance was offered by the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 275,000.
Lost brakes completely. The was a catastrophic failure in the cluster of brake lines in front of ABS module due to rust which left a puddle containing all of the brake fluid on the ground. Luckily the vehicle was in a church parking lot when it happened and a sudden stop was not needed from a higher speed. This could have been bad if that were the case. Too bad gm did to spend a few extra dollars on rust-proof brake lines given how exposed to the elements they are.
A known issue and previous recall for lighted identification of gear shift selector that tells you what gear the car is in. Light burns out are stops functioning, result you have no idea of the gear you are in. Supposedly my VIN did not fall within the recall range. Internet discloses many other owners with same problem not include in previous recall. A expanded recall needs to be made to include any vehicles that have this known issue. This includes a number of gmc products, sierra, yukon etc. All dealer stated it was not within recall range. So I am stuck with a dangers vehicle that you can not tell what gear the vehicle is shifted in. Indicator does not light in stopped or moving position! Light faded, faded and finally failed 3 months ago!
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Questions about the 2005 GMC Yukon
Is the 2005 GMC Yukon reliable?
Owners have filed 85 complaints about the 2005 GMC Yukon, fewer than a typical Yukon model year.
What is the 2005 GMC Yukon year score?
The 2005 GMC Yukon scores 80 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the GMC Yukon: 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 2005 GMC Yukon?
Electrical system, with 28 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles. Next is brakes (12).
How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Yukon have?
3 recalls, covering seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic and power train.
What year does the GMC Yukon have the most electrical problems?
The GMC Yukon model years with the most electrical complaints are 2015 (79 complaints), 2004 (57 complaints) and 2003 (53 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2005 GMC Yukon get?
Official estimates for the 2005 GMC Yukon range from 13 to 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.8L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 14 city and 19 highway.
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