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GMC Yukon XL 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 GMC Yukon XL: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

308Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
13Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Lighting141 complaints

141 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes64 complaints

64 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System58 complaints

58 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V651000Reported September 8, 2016 - 3,640,162 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 3,640,162 vehicles across all affected models.

17V437000Reported July 10, 2017 - 40,683 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 40,683 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE18012Opened November 20, 2018 - Closed April 10, 2022

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 19V645000.

PE18012Opened November 20, 2018 - Closed April 10, 2022

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 19V645000.

PE18012Opened November 20, 2018 - Closed April 10, 2022

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 19V645000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20154
201610
20176
201852
201987
202054
202121
202220
202310
202411
202525
20268
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.