2006 GMC Yukon Problems
- Complaints
- 27filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles, 21 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 16 mpgcombined, 4.8L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 19 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 GMC Yukon (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2006 GMC Yukon. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 6 complaints (22% of the total), followed by air bags (5) and steering (5). 21 of the complaints include a mileage, and 24% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 90,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 813 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 21 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown6 22%
- Air bags5 19%
- Steering5 19%
- Electrical system4 15%
- Brakes3 11%
- Fuel system3 11%
- Body and structure3 11%
- Engine2 7.4%
Also reported: Seats (2), Transmission and drivetrain (2), Vehicle speed control (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Engine cooling (1), Exterior lighting (1), Suspension (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “It happened repeatedly now while driving on freeway the steering would get sloppy at random moments and keeping the vehicle in its lane becomes difficult. I replaced tie rods inner & outer, upper/lower ball joints pitman arm and idler, swaybar links shocks/struts. I even had two different mechanics look at the steering components. Both said everything is in good shape. This only happens at freeway speeds. I bought this truck a month ago”
NHTSA complaint #11406982, filed 2021-04, 194,000 milesAir bags: “I'm having a problem with my right front tire hub being damaged noticed a recall however when I looked at my VIN number it did not come up. Can someone please look into this as it is very costly for me to fix and I'm not the original owner so therefore I would like to find out if this hub problem with axel was ever fixed I also had a problem with the gas line in the past and noticed there is a recall for that which I did not have listed under my VIN number either can someone please write me back and let me know if this is something that would be covered. …”
NHTSA complaint #11019105, filed 2017-08, 180,000 milesSteering: “I just bought this vehicle.steering hesitation during low speed turning. Rpm didn't change the hesitation. I had the same problems with the police patrol vehicles at work. All the power steering pumps were changed to correct this hesitation. This should be a recall for all affected vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10560476, filed 2014-01, 111,400 milesElectrical system: “The rear liftgate will not unlock or open & rear liftgate window will not unlock or open. This is a significant safety hazard for persons traveling in vehicle, as there would not be any means to exit the rear of the vehicle via the rear liftgate or rear liftgate window in an emergency (especially for my children who sit in the 3rd row of seats) all 4 standard doors still lock/unlock both manually and with the remote clicker, however, the rear liftgate no longer unlocks or opens manually or with the remote clicker. …”
NHTSA complaint #10575879, filed 2014-03, 85,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
24% of the 21 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 65,280 and 140,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 GMC Yukon. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon · sedan RWD | not rated | 4 / 4 | — | — | 3 · 22.8% risk |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2006 GMC Yukon version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon 1500 2WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Yukon 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Yukon 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Yukon 1500 AWD | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
| Yukon 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Yukon 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 05V552000Dec 7, 2005Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: GMC Yukon 2006, Sierra 2006, Hummer H3 2006 +23 more
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle…
- 05V455000Oct 5, 2005Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connectionsCovers: GMC Yukon 2006, Chevrolet Silverado 2005–2006, GMC Sierra 2005–2006 +12 more
Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.
Recall details for the 2006 GMC Yukon → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 813 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11017252Mar 28, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- 11011782Dec 7, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is…
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester…
- 11007744Sep 12, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical…
- 11007743Sep 12, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical…
- 11008956Sep 9, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
Other model years of the GMC Yukon
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 3,788 | 3 | 5 | 17 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 57 | 3,150 | 2 | 5 | 17 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 106 | 21,558 | 3 | 4 | 17 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 246 | 34,000 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 100 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 185 | 41,000 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2021 | 344 | 69,000 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 37 | 44,000 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 43 · Typical | Rising |
| 2019 | 55 | 34,400 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 44 · Typical | Rising |
| 2018 | 70 | 48,500 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 46 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 196 | 53,496 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 90 · More | Rising |
| 2016 | 270 | 54,000 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2015 | 529 | 59,300 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2014 | 56 | 67,000 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 17 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2013 | 117 | 68,000 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 41 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 63 | 75,000 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 21 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 158 | 70,000 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 52 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 105 | 76,500 | 3 | — | 17 | 25 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 94 | 81,000 | 5 | — | 16 | 47 · Typical | Falling |
| 2008 | 188 | 84,500 | 4 | — | 16 | 72 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 428 | 87,284 | 4 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 27 | 90,000 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 85 | 70,000 | 3 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 159 | 72,000 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2003 | 204 | 76,888 | 4 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 158 | 79,000 | 3 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 197 | 70,000 | 6 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 166 | 76,200 | 6 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 204 | 90,000 | 1 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 80 | 97,925 | 2 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 133 | 100,000 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 70 | 88,000 | 3 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 90 | 92,465 | 6 | — | 12 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 58 | 139,874 | 2 | — | 12 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 17 | — | 0 | — | 13 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 19 | — | 1 | — | 13 | — | Stable |
All GMC Yukon model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 GMC Yukon have?
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2006 GMC Yukon as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 GMC Yukon is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 6 complaints (22% of the total), followed by air bags with 5.
Has the 2006 GMC Yukon been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2006 GMC Yukon get?
The EPA rates the 2006 GMC Yukon (Yukon 1500 2WD, 4.8L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 GMC Yukon reported?
Among the 21 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 90,000 miles and the middle half falls between 65,280 and 140,000 miles; 24% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.