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2005 GMC Yukon Engine Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 GMC Yukon, 12% of all 134 complaints for this model year. That is #14 highest engine complaint count among 21 Yukon model years. Median mileage at failure: 92,000 miles.

Engine complaints
16
12% of 134
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
92,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 GMC Yukon engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 14, 2005, latest Jan 18, 2022.

2005 GMC Yukon engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2005Aug 2010Aug 2011Feb 2013Aug 2013Jul 2014Dec 2015Jan 2022
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2005 to Jan 2022; peak Mar 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2005 GMC Yukon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Yukon model year

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

  1. 200516 (12%)
  2. 20068 (17%)
  3. 200762 (11%)
  4. 200822 (9%)
  5. 20097 (5%)
  6. 201014 (9%)
  7. 201117 (7%)
  8. 20129 (10%)
  9. 201312 (8%)
  10. 20149 (16%)
  11. 201542 (7%)
  12. 201641 (14%)
  13. 201738 (18%)
  14. 201831 (44%)
  15. 201931 (53%)
  16. 202013 (36%)
  17. 2021211 (64%)
  18. 2022118 (66%)
  19. 2023172 (72%)
  20. 202483 (80%)
  21. 202536 (67%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 GMC Yukon have engine problems?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 GMC Yukon, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 92,000 miles.
Which GMC Yukon year has the most engine complaints?
The 2021 GMC Yukon has the most engine complaints (211), compared with 16 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 GMC Yukon?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 GMC Yukon is classified under engine. 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.