2015 GMC Yukon Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2015 GMC Yukon ranks 3rd worst out of 21 model years with a Complaint Index of 90 and 602 complaints, mostly Electrical System issues (60% share). NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year, and it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Yukon years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 90/100
- #3 of 21 Yukon years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 602
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 10
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 11
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 10
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 17.5
- 15 city / 22 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 0
Top 2015 GMC Yukon problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System361 (60%)
- Brakes99 (16%)
- Other56 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain54 (9%)
- Engine42 (7%)
- Steering38 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires20 (3%)
- Structure & Body19 (3%)
- Fuel System14 (2%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle stalling unexpectedly while reversing, sometimes leading to a crash.
- Some describe the steering suddenly becoming stiff or losing assist entirely during low-speed parking maneuvers.
- Wiring near the radiator fan has been reported to catch fire, producing smoke and open flames from the engine bay.
- Brake pedals have reportedly gone to the floor with no stopping power, forcing drivers to take evasive action.
- Front airbags have failed to deploy in crashes even when side airbags activated.
- A stuck accelerator pedal has been reported to keep the vehicle accelerating even with the brake pressed.
2015 GMC Yukon recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V761000Oct 24, 2019Brakes652,967 vehicles
Service brakes
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
- NHTSA 19V645000Sep 6, 2019Brakes3,456,719 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
- NHTSA 18V586000Sep 7, 2018Steering1,015,918 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
Risk: If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.
2015 GMC Yukon fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 17.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,700
- 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.
2015 compared with other Yukon years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 GMC Yukon reliable?
- Compared with other Yukon model years, 2015 ranks poorly. It has a Complaint Index of 90 (third-worst of 21 years) and 602 complaints, with Electrical System problems making up 60% of them.
- What is the biggest problem area for the 2015 GMC Yukon?
- NHTSA data shows the Electrical System accounts for 60% of complaints (361 of 602), with a median failure mileage of 60,000 miles.
- Does the 2015 GMC Yukon have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2015 GMC Yukon covering brakes, steering, airbags, seat belts, and transmission/powertrain components.
- How does the 2015 Yukon compare to other years?
- The 2015 model has a Complaint Index of 90, worse than most other years; only 2007 (95) and 2021 (100) rank higher. Years like 2012 and 2014 rank as Best with much lower indexes of 15 and 10.
- What fuel economy does the 2015 GMC Yukon get?
- EPA rates the 2015 Yukon at 17.5 mpg combined (15 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700.