2015 GMC Yukon problems: recalls, complaints and whether this is a year to avoid
The 2015 GMC Yukon has 547 owner complaints on record with NHTSA, which ranks it 1 of 2 GMC Yukon model years by complaint volume. That is the highest of any year in the run — the 2024 car has 175. 10 recall entries cover this year.
Which recalls cover the 2015?
Steering
Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
Free remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Free remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is…
Free 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.
Take the campaign number to any franchised GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free with no mileage or ownership limit, and they follow the car rather than the owner, so a used 2015 with an unrepaired campaign is a free repair you can claim. How recalls work.
Recall text is abridged from the NHTSA record. Search the campaign number at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the full notice and affected VIN ranges.
What do owners report on the GMC Yukon?
Across every GMC Yukon year, not the 2015 alone — NHTSA does not split component totals by model year.
- Exterior Lighting — 237 reports
- Engine — 102 reports
- Electrical System — 93 reports
- Power Train — 67 reports
Which other GMC Yukon years should you compare?
2024 GMC Yukon → · All GMC Yukon years
If you are deciding between years, the GMC Yukon page carries the full run with the component breakdown. Before money changes hands, run the VIN for open recalls and read the inspection checklist — ten minutes in the seller’s driveway finds most of what matters.
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