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2006 GMC Yukon XL Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 GMC Yukon XL, 55% of all 33 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest brake complaint count among 21 Yukon XL model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 104,384 miles.

Brakes complaints
18
55% of 33
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
104,384 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 GMC Yukon XL brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 25, 2008, latest Jul 27, 2020.

2006 GMC Yukon XL brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2008Dec 2013Jul 2014Feb 2015Sep 2015Nov 2016Sep 2017Feb 2020
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2008 to Jul 2020; peak Jul 2014 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 GMC Yukon XL

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Yukon XL model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200523 (23%)
  2. 200618 (55%)
  3. 200718 (8%)
  4. 20086 (5%)
  5. 20092 (4%)
  6. 20104 (6%)
  7. 20111 (1%)
  8. 20122 (5%)
  9. 20131 (3%)
  10. 20142 (13%)
  11. 201568 (18%)
  12. 201642 (18%)
  13. 201726 (17%)
  14. 201811 (20%)
  15. 20195 (7%)
  16. 20205 (11%)
  17. 20216 (3%)
  18. 20224 (2%)
  19. 202310 (5%)
  20. 20241 (1%)
  21. 20255 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 GMC Yukon XL have brake problems?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 GMC Yukon XL, 55% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 104,384 miles.
Which GMC Yukon XL year has the most brake complaints?
The 2015 GMC Yukon XL has the most brake complaints (68), compared with 18 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 GMC Yukon XL?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 GMC Yukon XL is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.