2015 GMC Yukon XL Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 19%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 GMC Yukon XL, 19% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“No brake light in both rear lighting assemblies. Started with the passenger side and now the drivers side. Gmc issued a letter in december 2019 stating they'd pay for repairs if vehicle is less than 6 years or 75,000 miles which ever comes first. We'll I'm over on both. Gmpp extended warranty doesn't cover this repair. Spend $75k for this truck and now this.”
NHTSA complaint #11317228, filed 2020-03, 85,000 miles“This vehicle had a failed driver's brake light at about 60k miles and it was replaced as a recall item. At 76k miles the passenger brake light has failed and we are informed it is no longer a recall item because it's out of the recall timeframe. I've also known 2 other people with yukon's, both neighbors and both have had at least 1 failed brake light. If this is a known failure and safety issue, why are they denying recall at such a low mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #11351092, filed 2020-08, 76,000 miles“After getting pulled over by the police for a tail light that was out,I was in motion and this is when I started my research. Right tail light is out, faulty parts. Checked all fuse and wire connection for corrosion, but ther was no sign of damage. Gmc wants to charge $1,500 to fix. The next issue is the paint job. I am at 50,000 miles and the paint is already fading. The clear coat was super thin and cheaply done. Gmc said they would cover onley 25% of a $6000 - $12,000 paint job”
NHTSA complaint #11241631, filed 2019-08, 50,000 miles“Major safety issues with this vehicle. Another 2015 yukon with no tail or stop lights. I'm over millage on special recall. There should be no time/millage issue on this. Seat belts lock up. Brakes are either good or mussy whenever they want to be. Hard to stop the vehicle. Also when I first purchased the vehicle it would completely die (no lights motor died, no power steering, no air bags, no radio nothing at all on the x-way at 70 MPH) and the dealer could not repair it! Rust on frame rails. (and more).”
NHTSA complaint #11338588, filed 2020-07, 72,000 miles“My seat heater malfunctioned, burning a hole in my seat backrest, and burning a hole in my jacket! 30 seconds after leaving my home, driving on a residential street, I suddenly felt a sharp poking in my back. When I reached back I was shocked to feel the seat burning and a hole in the seat! I reacted immediately, turning off the seat heater and pulling over. My car had smoke and smelled of burning plastic. I look at the back of my drivers seat and there was a hole in the seat where it burned straight through. …”
NHTSA complaint #11307540, filed 2020-02, 125,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11010421Oct 3, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11006621Aug 26, 2024Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 15% |
| 2025 | 6 | 21% |
| 2024 | 12 | 16% |
| 2023 | 36 | 16% |
| 2022 | 20 | 11% |
| 2021 | 14 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 9% |
| 2018 | 5 | 9% |
| 2017 | 31 | 21% |
| 2016 | 30 | 15% |
| 2015 | 58 | 19% |
| 2014 | 1 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 23% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 11 | 16% |
| 2007 | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 13 | 31% |
| 2004 | 30 | 34% |
| 2003 | 38 | 37% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Yukon XL
140 complaintsBrakes
64 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Yukon XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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