2006 GMC Yukon XL Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 41%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2006 GMC Yukon XL, 41% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11341685, filed 2020-07, 180,000 miles“Electronic stability control activates randomly. While accelerating from a complete stop the vehicle goes into traction control or reduced engine power.stalling in the middle of intersections or at stop lights car behind expects you to move and you cant. You have to either turn car off and back on or put in netural to try and get your car to go this is a very dangerous problem that leaves you feeling helpless and no control of your vechical I pray that this is looked into before someone gets hurt I also reported this to Gmc”
NHTSA complaint #10749740, filed 2015-08, 100,000 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“From the stopped position gas pedal goes dead at accelleration. This is super dangerous when moving onto a traffic situation. The vechicle stall and a gringding sound appears. This happen I ntermitently. Gmc recalled outh Gmc yukons to correct this deffect but not mine. Please help”
NHTSA complaint #11025158, filed 2017-09, 114,000 miles“Electronic stability control activates and deactivates randomly. Unsure as to the safety of this random actions, but it does effect the control of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10691233, filed 2015-02, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10163273Jun 20, 2019This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for suspension connector diagnosis and replacement due to the magnetically controlled suspension electrical connector…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 | 7 | 41% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 GMC Yukon XL
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTransmission 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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