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GMC Yukon XL 1500

2005–2009 only

124 classified complaints

2005–2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 models have 124 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 98,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2005–2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full GMC Yukon XL 1500 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2000–2004

2005–2009

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2005–2009 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 37 complaints

Median onset: 98,000 miles. 2.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 24 complaints

Median onset: 51,777 miles. 8.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 14 complaints

Median onset: 118,734 miles.

More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 7 complaints

Median onset: 157,947 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 31,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

AWD/4WD engagement, actuators and couplers · Drivetrain 5 complaints

Median onset: 150,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 3 complaints

Median onset: 12,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 3 complaints

Median onset: 93,777 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2005–2009 model years. See the full GMC Yukon XL 1500 report for every year and full specs/safety data.