2005 GMC Yukon Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 11%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 GMC Yukon, 11% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“2005 faulty Gmc Yukon dash system. Dealer originally told me it was the fuel pump but suggested it might be alcohol in the gasoline. I tried using ethanol free gas and it worked. I couldn't find any ethanol free gas on dec 25th so I had to use 10% ethanol and my entire dash has quit working. I can't tell how fast I'm going, if I have fuel or how many miles I have on my vehicle. The Gmc dealership wants me to replace my fuel pump, dash board and they estimate it will cost around $1500. It worked fine without ethanol!”
NHTSA complaint #10373426, filed 2010-12, 90,000 miles“Fuel gauge not working, jumps all over the place... Shows half tank and then rises to full while driving or the other way around. Called Gmc and they are aware of this problem, said fuel pump needs replacing and is happening on many vehicles but its not a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10427839, filed 2011-09, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Gmc Yukon. The contact noticed a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was completely rusted from the elbow on the top of the fuel tank and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10788571, filed 2015-11, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Gmc Yukon. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was providing inaccurate fuel level readings. The dealer dignosed that the float assembly would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. Updated 09/21/11”
NHTSA complaint #10411942, filed 2011-07, 38,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Gmc Yukon. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sending unit for the fuel pump rusted and failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06e043000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10705321, filed 2015-04, 150,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6% |
| 2023 | 15 | 6% |
| 2022 | 17 | 9% |
| 2021 | 57 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 10 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 16 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 11% |
| 2005 | 9 | 11% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 7% |
| 1999 | 16 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Yukon
28 complaintsBrakes
12 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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 GMC Yukon
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology