NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2000–2012

GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 309 owner complaints for the GMC Yukon XL 1500, covering model years 2000 to 2012. The 2003 model year drew the most complaints (63), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
309 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
13 model years with data (2000–2012)

most complaints: 2003 (63 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (77 complaints)
latest recall 11V339000 (reported Jun 28, 2011)

13 complaints reporting a crash (4.2%)
3 complaints reporting a fire (1.0%)
13 complaints reporting an injury (4.2%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

GMC Yukon XL 1500 complaints by model year

13 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2003 model year has the most complaints: 63 of 309, or 20.4%. Next come 2007 (60) and 2004 (36). The fewest are for 2012, with 5 complaints.

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GMC Yukon XL 1500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

GMC Yukon XL 1500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
2000	15	3	0	1
2001	29	1	1	1
2002	23	1	0	0
2003	63	5	0	5
2004	36	0	0	0
2005	24	1	1	2
2006	5	0	0	0
2007	60	2	1	3
2008	18	0	0	1
2009	11	0	0	0
2010	8	0	0	0
2011	12	0	0	0
2012	5	0	0	0
All model years	309	13	3	13

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported GMC Yukon XL 1500 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 77 complaints (24.9% of all 309), followed by Air Bags (39) and Service Brakes (34).

Components named most often in GMC Yukon XL 1500 complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in GMC Yukon XL 1500 complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	77	24.9%
Air Bags	39	12.6%
Service Brakes	34	11.0%
Structure	32	10.4%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	27	8.7%
Unknown or Other	25	8.1%
Power Train	24	7.8%
Engine	21	6.8%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	15	4.9%
Vehicle Speed Control	14	4.5%
Visibility	14	4.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling	13	4.2%
Steering	13	4.2%
Tires	9	2.9%
Latches/Locks/Linkages	7	2.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Yukon XL 1500, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 2011.

2 recall campaigns

GMC Yukon XL 1500 recall campaigns covering each model year
2011: 2 campaigns

NHTSA campaign 11V339000
Reported Jun 28, 2011
Steering › Linkages
Model year 2011
GM is recalling certain model year 2011CADILLAC escalade, escalade esv; Chevrolet Silverado HD, silverado LD, suburban, tahoe; and GMC Sierra HD, sierra LD, yukon, and yukon XL vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft attaching bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification.
Consequence:
This could allow the joints to separate, and the driver could experience loss of steering increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
GM dealers will inspect and ensure that the intermediate steering shaft bolts are tightened to the proper specification. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 13, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 11V007000
Reported Jan 6, 2011
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Model year 2011
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac Escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet Avalanche, Colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and GMC Canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon XL vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. Should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock.
Consequence:
The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

GMC Yukon XL 1500 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the GMC Yukon XL 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the GMC Yukon XL 1500, covering model years 2000 to 2012. The most recent, 11V339000, was reported on June 28, 2011 and is filed under “Steering”.

Which GMC Yukon XL 1500 model year has the most complaints?

The 2003 model year, with 63 of the 309 complaints in NHTSA’s file (20.4%). The next are 2007 (60) and 2004 (36). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common GMC Yukon XL 1500 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 77 complaints, or 24.9% of all 309. Air Bags (39) and Service Brakes (34) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my GMC Yukon XL 1500?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a GMC dealer.

How many GMC Yukon XL 1500 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 309 complaints, 13 report a crash, 3 a fire, 13 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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The GMC models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the GMC VIN decoder with every GMC model page, WMI code and VIN note.

GMC Sierra 1500 1995–2026 · 60 recalls · 8,852 complaints
GMC Acadia 2007–2026 · 38 recalls · 5,557 complaints
GMC Yukon 1995–2026 · 74 recalls · 4,874 complaints
GMC Sierra 1995–2017 · 52 recalls · 3,585 complaints
GMC Terrain 2010–2026 · 22 recalls · 3,110 complaints
GMC Envoy 1995–2009 · 27 recalls · 2,459 complaints
GMC Yukon XL 1999–2026 · 54 recalls · 2,403 complaints
GMC Jimmy 1995–2004 · 18 recalls · 1,869 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.