2005 GMC Yukon Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 GMC Yukon, 1% of the 85 complaints for this model year.
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.
“A known issue and previous recall for lighted identification of gear shift selector that tells you what gear the car is in. Light burns out are stops functioning, result you have no idea of the gear you are in. Supposedly my VIN did not fall within the recall range. Internet discloses many other owners with same problem not include in previous recall. A expanded recall needs to be made to include any vehicles that have this known issue. This includes a number of Gmc products, sierra, Yukon etc. All dealer stated it was not within recall range. …”
NHTSA complaint #10908705, filed 2016-09Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10161011May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communicates to technicians that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp…
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10137526Apr 27, 2018This Preliminary Information communicates to techniciansthat the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 49 | 25% |
| 2016 | 104 | 38% |
| 2015 | 269 | 51% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Yukon
28 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 GMC Yukon
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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