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2006 GMC Yukon XL Brakes Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
29%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
113,814miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 GMC Yukon XL, 29% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,814 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“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!”

NHTSA complaint #11307063, filed 2020-02, 125,000 miles

“While driving my SUV on the freeway, the ABS ,traction controll,brake lite on the instrument cluster started flashing and chiming. Service stability was flashing on the dic. The dealer said the ABS module needs to be replaced. There is a loss of HVAC controll ,no AC and ventillation or heating,loss of cruise control. Please advice.”

NHTSA complaint #10925633, filed 2016-11, 119,860 miles

“While accelerating from a complete stop the vehicle goes into traction control for no reason stalling in the middle of the intersection. The display flashes traction active even though the pavement is dry and free of loose debris. You have to let the accelerator go and re-accelerate to deactivate the traction control, leaving you stalled in the middle of the intersection. Gm had a recall for large suvs and pick-ups with a very similar problem, the only difference was the display flashed an ABS fault but the repair for that recall was exactly the same as for the traction active fault. …”

NHTSA complaint #10607659, filed 2014-07, 5,600 miles

“Brake lines very rusted and leaking fluid both front to rear lines needed to be replaced. Had to also replace rear brake pads & rotors they were pitted and grooved. Needed to perform brake fluid flush , both rear axle seals leaking & rear cover gasket seal leaking on parking brake shoes all needed to be replaced. I heard there was a problem with older modle SUV's and had mine looked at and was advised not to drive until these repairs were completed. I have all repair invoices to vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11011661, filed 2017-07

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025518%
202423%
2023104%
202242%
202163%
202036%
201957%
20181018%
20172517%
20164120%
20156421%
2014218%
201315%
201218%
200811%
200722%
2006529%
2005819%
20041416%
20032222%
20023840%
20017058%
20003145%

Other parts of the 2006 GMC Yukon XL

Electronic stability control
7 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 GMC Yukon XL

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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