The 2015 GMC Yukon Xl has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,680,845 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 404 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS17V4370002017-07-1040,683 affected
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado…
Consequence
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer…
AIR BAGS16V6510002016-09-083,640,162 affected
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit…
Consequence
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer…
Complaints by component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
136
SERVICE BRAKES
62
4crashes4injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
58
2fires1injuries
POWER TRAIN
32
3crashes4injuries
ENGINE
26
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
26
STEERING
11
STRUCTURE:BODY
10
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
SUSPENSION
5
1crashes
Total complaints404
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2015 gmc yukon. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph to work, the vehicle shifted into neutral and into low and failed to drive at about 20 mph. The check engine light was flashing. The front collision was unavailable. The contact left the vehicle at a gas station.…”
“The contact owns a 2015 gmc yukon. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph to work, the vehicle shifted into neutral and into low and failed to drive at about 20 mph. The check engine light was flashing. The front collision was unavailable. The contact left the vehicle at a gas station.…”
“The contact owns a 2015 gmc yukon. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph to work, the vehicle shifted into neutral and into low and failed to drive at about 20 mph. The check engine light was flashing. The front collision was unavailable. The contact left the vehicle at a gas station.…”
“Yes, that case number would be 91762225 (with gm). You are most welcome. Thank you for contacting chevrolet customer assistance and have a nice day! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything else. Vin1gks2hkc8fr165487 special coverage adjustment n182180270 tail lamps inoperative…”
“The contact owns a 2015 gmc yukon xl. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph and exiting the highway, the brake pedal was depressed but the brake pedal was stiff and stuck, requiring that the transmission be shifted to neutral(n), and to stand on the brake pedal with both feet. The contact…”
“The contact owns a 2015 gmc yukon xl. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph and exiting the highway, the brake pedal was depressed but the brake pedal was stiff and stuck, requiring that the transmission be shifted to neutral(n), and to stand on the brake pedal with both feet. The contact…”
“While driving back home from my trip the truck all a sudden made a squealing noise and the engine just stopped. I was on the high way . I was able to coast the vehicle off onto the exit ramp. The vehicle was towed home. The following day it was towed to the repair shop. The shop has confirmed…”
“The contact owns a 2015 gmc yukon xl. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle started shaking with a tapping sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE18012 Opened 2018-11-20 · closed 2022-04-10
Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
On November 20, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (MY) 2014 through 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado…
InvestigationPE18012 Opened 2018-11-20 · closed 2022-04-10
Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
On November 20, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (MY) 2014 through 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado…
InvestigationPE18012 Opened 2018-11-20 · closed 2022-04-10
Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
On November 20, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (MY) 2014 through 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado…
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