2006 GMC Yukon XL recalls and problems

The 2006 GMC Yukon XL has 2 safety recalls and 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any GMC dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
17
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 GMC Yukon XL recalls

Recall 06V-289: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Aug 3, 2006 · 38,439 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (Rpo l8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.

Risk: If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463.

Recall 05V-552: Equipment

Reported Dec 7, 2005 · 32,068 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.

Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

2006 GMC Yukon XL problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)7
Service Brakes5
Vehicle Speed Control3
Unknown or Other3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Engine2
Power Train1
Electrical System1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 107,768 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 GMC Yukon XL complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Oct 30, 2022
My GMC YukonXL Denali has faulty fuel gauges therefore there is no way I can determine if I'm are out of gas or not. Sometimes it displays that my tank is on empty and sometimes it display that I am full. I found online that over time, the contacts in the fuel-level sensor could wear and cause an incorrect reading on the gas gauge. In 2011 GM said that they would pay to repair.
Unknown or Other · at 80,000 miles · reported Apr 10, 2021
My stability traction control system engages in dry weather when accelerating from a stop, additionally, the system engages at moderate speeds which causes the vehicle to slow speeds in traffic. Also, the anti lock brakes engage in dry weather at slow speeds when braking. These situations have occurred on several occasions for the last several months
Electrical System · reported Mar 13, 2021
Driver seat not moving forward I've seen other complaints about this also the gas gauge isn't work nor is the speedometer we replaced stepping motors still not working this is a safety hazard knowing how fast I'm going..
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 180,000 miles · reported Jul 27, 2020
Codes p1516, p2135, and p0120 have returned for a third time. I was driving and my car went into reduced power mode. Luckily, I was just a mile away from home and limped my car home. I've since cleaned the mass air flow sensor and throttle body. I've changed out the tps and acceleration sensor. I've checked all my grounds and these codes keep coming back. I've noticed other people having this same issues which is why I did the steps listed above. I've taken it to a mechanic who said that I did every step they've would have done to troubleshoot this problem. Someone from GM needs to this issue…
Service Brakes · at 125,000 miles · reported Feb 4, 2020
Full brake failure in 7/19 and again in 10/19. We were able to avoid hitting other vehicle as little traffic. Had them completely repaired both times. 1/20 brakes failed again causing us to avoid hitting other vehicles by jumping a curb and hitting a mile marker sign a parkway. That is 3 brakes failures in 7 months. Vehicle is now totaled. This seems to be a huge issue! No injuries, thank god!

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 GMC Yukon XL have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 GMC Yukon XL: 06V-289 (engine and engine cooling), 05V-552 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners report electronic stability control (esc) problems most often (7 reports), followed by service brakes (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 107,768 miles.

Are GMC recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.