2005 GMC Yukon electrical problems

28 complaints (33% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000.

owner complaints: 28
of this car's complaints: 33%
typical mileage: 65,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Instrument cluster/panel
9
Ignition: switch
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

GMC Yukon electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 GMC Yukon owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Electrical · 1,200 miles · TN

Air conditioning turns to extreme heat while driving! Danger for driver

Filed Jan 26, 2016 · Electrical · 99,800 miles · GA

I have noticed over the past year that the shift indicator in the instrument cluster has been intermittent/not visible during any operation of car operation. This has been a complaint to the local dealer do to a safety issue in which you do not see what position the shift indicator is in.

Filed Jun 16, 2015 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc yukon. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the air conditioner vents. In addition, the cable under the dashboard on the passenger side caught fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Electrical · 122,000 miles · WY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc yukon. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The onstar diagnostic check determined that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 86,000 miles · GA

At the initial start up and the follow on drive selection of the vehicle, the drive selector indicator on the (speedo) speed cluster fails to light up to be able to see the exact gear the vehicle is in. During low light times the indication is barely visible and day light hours you are unable to see the indication to ensure the proper gear of vehicle which could result in selecting wrong gear.

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc yukon. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to immediately restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 147,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 105,000 miles · MN

This is the 2nd occurrence of the same incident in 3 months. While moving slowly through a parking lot, the engine just stops. No shudder, no rough idle, no warning. Without power, steering is impaired or impossible. Turning the ignition key restarts the engine normally. Jiggling the key cannot replicate the problem.

Filed Dec 4, 2011 · Electrical · FL

My speedometer quit working and I checked and it is a factory defect.

Filed Oct 21, 2011 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc yukon. The contact stated the instrument panel gauges failed to work properly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 199,000. Updated 11/14/11

Filed Jul 29, 2011 · Electrical · 58,200 miles · NJ · fire

Interior vehicle fire in dash. 1st smoke then center of dash erupted into flames. Vehicle is now totalled. Gmc is aware of this condition and issued no recalls. Appears service bulletins were issued about replacing over heating resistors for the (havc) operating system. The fan would either stop working in a few positions /stop working all together or overheat and set fire.

Questions about the 2005 GMC Yukon electrical

Does the 2005 GMC Yukon have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the electrical of the 2005 GMC Yukon, 33% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2005 GMC Yukon electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC Yukon electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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).