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2015 GMC Yukon XL problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2015 GMC Yukon XL has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 841owner complaints
- 14crash reports
- 7fire reports
- 11injuries reported
The most complained-about GMC Yukon XL year on file: 841 complaints, against an average of 131 for the other 14 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2015 GMC Yukon XL?
The components named most often in the 841 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2015 GMC Yukon XL owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 841 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Has the 2015 GMC Yukon XL been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2015 GMC Yukon XL as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2015 GMC Yukon XL owners report?
12 of the 841 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
I was open the tailgate of my truck and I am trying to put something but the tailgate closed on my back. And every time to try open it , open a few inches and close rapidly. GM has a recall but they tell me that the recall doesn’t apply to my truck because my VIN. Power Liftgate Inoperable, recall number 14300
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH to work, the vehicle shifted into neutral and into low and failed to drive at about 20 MPH. The check engine light was flashing. The front collision was unavailable. The contact left the vehicle at a gas station. Upon research, the contact located NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V374000 (Power Train), which was similar to the failure. The local dealer was contacted, who confirmed there were no open recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted via chat, who referred her to the local…
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered. The contact stated that upon pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed into a parking space with assistance. Additionally, the contact stated that while her husband was test-driving the vehicle in the driveway by driving forward and reversing several times, the transmission locked up while depressing the brake pedal the thirteenth time. A mobile mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission control module had failed. The vehicle…
Yes, that case number would be 91762225 (With GM). You are most welcome. Thank you for contacting Chevrolet Customer Assistance and have a nice day! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything else. VIN1GKS2HKC8FR165487 Special Coverage Adjustment N182180270 Tail Lamps Inoperative Having issues described by NTSA and vehicle has 62,000 miles but falls after the expiration date. I contacted GM and they were very nice but they were unwilling to help in any way. Any help would be appreciated.
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH and exiting the highway, the brake pedal was depressed but the brake pedal was stiff and stuck, requiring that the transmission be shifted to neutral(N), and to stand on the brake pedal with both feet. The contact continuously pumped the brake pedal, but the vehicle slowly responded and almost crashed into other vehicles. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's wife and daughter were also inside the vehicle during the failure and were frightened and concerned for their safety during the failure…
While driving back home from my trip the truck all a sudden made a squealing noise and the engine just stopped. I was on the high way . I was able to coast the vehicle off onto the exit ramp. The vehicle was towed home. The following day it was towed to the repair shop. The shop has confirmed engine failure. Will need to replace the engine . Still waiting for warranty approval.
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, added pressure was needed before the vehicle came to a stop. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated or jumped before coming to a stop. Additionally, the contact stated the transmission was slipping. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled before self-correcting. The contact also stated that while idling at a stop light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated, but gradually accelerated as needed. The contact stated that the rear taillight…
Service Box appears indicating - "Trailer Brake System" with a loud BING, BING, BING Alert sound. It continues every few minutes... Please note: we aren't using a trailer... I have googled/youtube it and found that this is an issue with many owners. They indicate that the wire harness in between two of the body control modules is defective. It is known to have faulty wire connection. This is intermittent, goes for months and stops for months, and then starts up again. Starting the vehicle, while driving slow or fast, it doesn't matter.
Loss of power steering, loss of abs, loss of cruise control, loss of forward crash assist, loss of lane departure, lose of side detection, oil leak from oil cooler line connection leaking down engine, potential fire, parking sensor, arm rest phone charger short circuit potential fire, wires pinched off at hinge point of center counsel, trailer brake system, stabilitrac, all current errors make vehicle unsafe to drive, ongoing issues since purchase including service reports of the same issues from previous owner
Defective wire harness between 2 body control modules, causing alarm to go off repeatedly "Service Trailer Brake System" and also "Stabilitrack" will come on randomly and lock my brakes up and all of the features in my dash. This has been very scary to drive and has brought the vehicle close to collision more than a handful of times now.
I keep getting a warning on my display on dash about my trailer brake system is not working. Also my temperature gauge stops working and I have to take off negative cable on battery to reset it. Temperature control sensor has been replaced but the problem still continues to happen.
UPPER ARM CONTROL SCREW LOOSENED UP. Drilled hole on axle.
2015 GMC Yukon XL: questions owners ask
Is the 2015 GMC Yukon XL reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 841 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 GMC Yukon XL; the most common categories were exterior lighting (414, 49.2%), service brakes (151, 18%), electrical system (141, 16.8%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 14 complaints mention a crash, 7 mention a fire, 11 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Yukon XL?
Across 841 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are exterior lighting (49.2% of complaints), service brakes (18% of complaints), electrical system (16.8% of complaints), power train (10.1% of complaints), engine (6.5% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2015 GMC Yukon XL have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2015 GMC Yukon XL. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why do the headlights or taillights fail on my 2015 GMC Yukon XL?
301 of the 841 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2015 GMC Yukon XL (35.8%) describe headlights, taillights or brake lights failing or condensation in the lamps. One owner wrote: "Both tail lights fail. I just bought this vehicle at Ewald Automotive in Oconmowoc Wi a month ago with 100k and I know they were aware of the problem and so is GMC. I am not paying 900 bucks for each tail light. They are absolute junk." (NHTSA complaint 11559240, December 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Yukon XL
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2015 only.