2005 GMC Yukon Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2005 GMC Yukon, 5% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,200 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.
“This is the 2nd occurrence of the same incident in 3 months. While moving slowly through a parking lot, the engine just stops. No shudder, no rough idle, no warning. Without power, steering is impaired or impossible. Turning the ignition key restarts the engine normally. Jiggling the key cannot replicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10568708, filed 2014-03, 105,000 miles“On certain trucks, the bolt that attaches the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear may not meet specification. The bolt may fracture resulting in the loss of steering. This is from a Gmc sierra truck, but I have this wrong with my Gmc Yukon.”
NHTSA complaint #10252245, filed 2008-12“The contact owns a 2005 Gmc Yukon. The contact stated there was a steering shaft clanking noise whenever the vehicle was being driven. The universal in the steering column failed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the failure but had not repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer stated they have no knowledge of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 27,200. Updated 09/27/11 updated 11/02/11”
NHTSA complaint #10419450, filed 2011-08, 27,200 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Gmc Yukon. While driving approximately 25 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The dealer re-lubed the steering shaft. Recently, the failure recurred while making a right turn. The current mileage was 41,000 and failure mileage was 21,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10243043, filed 2008-09, 21,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 | 11 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 4% |
| 2015 | 34 | 6% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 19% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 20 | 10% |
| 1998 | 11 | 14% |
| 1997 | 53 | 40% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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