2005 GMC Yukon XL Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 GMC Yukon XL, 5% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact stated the air bag light on the dash illuminated on four separate occasions. Each time, a repair was made that did not affect the air bag light. On the forth occurrence the vehicle was towed to the dealer who could not find the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10176123, filed 2006-12, 20,000 miles“2005 Gmc yukon. Consumer writes in regards to various electronic problems including service air bag indicator. The consumer stated he experienced chronic problems with speedometer, starting problems, wheel hub and traction control sensor. Also, the transfer case was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10576648, filed 2014-04Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 18% |
| 2013 | 5 | 23% |
| 2012 | 5 | 38% |
| 2011 | 21 | 45% |
| 2010 | 15 | 54% |
| 2009 | 10 | 43% |
| 2008 | 42 | 61% |
| 2007 | 58 | 60% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Yukon XL
13 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 GMC Yukon XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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