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2006 GMC Yukon Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#21 most-complained of 21 Yukon years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2006 GMC Yukon has 48 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #21 highest of 21 Yukon model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is structure & body (12 complaints, 25% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries.

Complaints
48
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
4 / 2
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
15
13 city / 18 hwy

Top 2006 GMC Yukon problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Structure & Body12 (25%)
  2. Brakes10 (21%)
  3. Engine8 (17%)
  4. Other8 (17%)
  5. Electrical System7 (15%)
  6. Airbags6 (13%)
  7. Steering5 (10%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain4 (8%)
  9. Fuel System3 (6%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (6%)
2006 GMC Yukon complaints: complaints filed per month4Dec 2006Jan 2010Jan 2012Mar 2013Mar 2014Jan 2016Oct 2017Dec 2020
69 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2006 to Mar 2024; peak Dec 2006 (4).

2006 GMC Yukon recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 05V552000Dec 7, 2005Other32,068 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.

    Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

  2. NHTSA 05V455000Oct 5, 2005Steering123,592 vehicles

    Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections

    Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.

    Risk: If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

2006 GMC Yukon fuel economy and fuel cost

City
13 MPG
Highway
18 MPG
Combined
15 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,300
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2006 compared with other Yukon years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Good30134315
2006Best048215
2007Avoid95548416
2008Caution55245416

All GMC Yukon years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 GMC Yukon a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 GMC Yukon ranks #21 of 21 among Yukon model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 48 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Yukon?
The most reported problem areas are structure & body (12 complaints), brakes (10 complaints), and engine (8 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 82,500 miles.
Does the 2006 GMC Yukon have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 GMC Yukon, most recently reported 2005, covering other and steering.
What is the fuel economy of the 2006 GMC Yukon?
EPA rates the 2006 GMC Yukon at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 18 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.