2005 GMC Yukon XL Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 GMC Yukon XL, 10% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving I hear a winding sound coming from wheel area while driving I smell fuel that comes and goes recently had full tune up now car starts to tick after a while of driving or even pressing on gas while in park it stops while driving car stalls and indicates coil is bad from check engine light being on I had changed coils and car still stalls”
NHTSA complaint #11152375, filed 2018-11“After getting full tune up my engine starts ticking when I start my my car after a while of driving the ticking stops car stalls while driving and check engine blinks on and off . Already changed coils from instructed read still get stalling. Brake booster light is on and I have a fuel smell that comes and goes while driving”
NHTSA complaint #11152374, filed 2018-11“The contact owns a 2005 Gmc Yukon Xl. Since june 26, 2009, the fuel pump fails to pump gasoline, which prevents the vehicle from starting. The vehicle has not been inspected and the contact feels that this is a safety hazard. The failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 08/21/09. Updated 08/26/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10276917, filed 2009-07, 85,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V376000Aug 2, 2004On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with 5.3l (rpo l59) v8 engines, the engine fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws were not…Covers: GMC Yukon XL 2005, Chevrolet Silverado 2005, GMC Sierra 2005 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 10 | 13% |
| 2023 | 21 | 9% |
| 2022 | 15 | 9% |
| 2021 | 34 | 15% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2005 | 4 | 10% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 | 12 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Yukon XL
13 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 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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