2015 GMC Yukon XL Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 140about this part
- Share
- 45%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 140 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 GMC Yukon XL, 45% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
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“The brake lights on my 2015 Gmc Yukon Xl have both gone out. I have been pulled over and questioned about it several times by my local law enforcement. I believe the manufacturer state that they have a life of 40,000 hours of continuous use but, only function for a fraction of this amount & they are $600-700 to replace.”
NHTSA complaint #11166042, filed 2019-01, 67,000 miles“Passenger side tail light works only intermittently. The turn signal still functions, but the brake light itself fails. I was pulled over my police for a non-functioning tail light. New light assembly is $660 per light to replace at the dealership. This problem occurs regardless of the vehicle being in motion or not.”
NHTSA complaint #11103592, filed 2018-06, 39,484 miles“My passenger tail light has stopped working. I have 50000 miles on my yukon and can not imagine that this should have happened already. The cost to fix the tail light is ridiculous $1300 for one light. I could by a used car for that price. How many complaints does it take for a recall??”
NHTSA complaint #11204973, filed 2019-05, 50,000 miles“Both tail lights (brake lights and running lights in red) stop working with no warning to the driver. Third brake light does continue to work. This is noticed when parked and when in motion. This is a safety issue for other drivers crashing into our vehicle because they do not know that we are braking. A friend had to point this out to us in the school pickup line. First noticed on 2/13/20. Had to buy two new taillight assemblies and install.”
NHTSA complaint #11321286, filed 2020-04, 96,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 39 | 27% |
| 2016 | 84 | 42% |
| 2015 | 140 | 45% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Yukon XL
64 complaintsElectrical system
58 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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