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2005 GMC Yukon Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 GMC Yukon, 18% of all 134 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest brake complaint count among 21 Yukon model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 105,400 miles.

Brakes complaints
24
18% of 134
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
105,400 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 GMC Yukon brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 9, 2005, latest Mar 21, 2022.

2005 GMC Yukon brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2005Jan 2011Jul 2012Feb 2013Jul 2014Dec 2014Nov 2016Mar 2022
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2005 to Mar 2022; peak Sep 2005 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 GMC Yukon

  1. NHTSA 05V103000Mar 18, 2005Brakes707 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake pedal pushrod retainer may be missing. If the retainer is missing, the brake booster pushrod could disengage from the brake pedal.

    Risk: This could result in a loss of brakes which could result in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the brake pedal pushrod retainer and install one if it is missing free of charge. The manufacturer began contacting owners by telephone on march 10, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Brakes complaints by Yukon model year

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

  1. 200524 (18%)
  2. 200610 (21%)
  3. 200757 (10%)
  4. 200811 (4%)
  5. 20093 (2%)
  6. 20105 (3%)
  7. 201111 (4%)
  8. 20121 (1%)
  9. 20133 (2%)
  10. 20145 (9%)
  11. 201599 (16%)
  12. 201658 (20%)
  13. 201747 (23%)
  14. 20186 (8%)
  15. 20196 (10%)
  16. 20204 (11%)
  17. 202114 (4%)
  18. 20224 (2%)
  19. 202311 (5%)
  20. 20247 (7%)
  21. 20252 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 GMC Yukon have brake problems?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 GMC Yukon, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 105,400 miles.
Which GMC Yukon year has the most brake complaints?
The 2015 GMC Yukon has the most brake complaints (99), compared with 24 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 GMC Yukon?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 GMC Yukon concerns the brake: 05V103000.

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.