Owners filed 27 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the unknown or other. It has been recalled 3 times.
What fails
Component
Reports
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Unknown or Other
3
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0
0
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Fan/Motor
2
0
0
0
Steering
2
0
0
0
Service Brakes
2
0
0
0
Power Train
2
0
0
0
Latches/Locks/Linkages
2
0
0
0
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
2
0
0
0
Air Bags
2
2
0
2
Wheels
1
0
0
0
Vehicle Speed Control
1
0
0
0
3 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Wheels › Hub07E106000
Filed Dec 17, 2007130,000 vehiclesFederal-Mogul Corporation
Defect. CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Risk. WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy. FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
Equipment › Other › Labels05V552000
Filed Dec 7, 200532,068 vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp.
Defect. 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.
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, and Connections05V455000
Filed Oct 5, 2005123,592 vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp.
Defect. 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.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Power Train
Filed Mar 5, 2024CA
This is the 2nd GMC Yukon with a faulty drivetrain I've acquired in 3 years. Both occasions were directly after the vehicle had professional service done related to the faulty system. The transmissions was fully serviced at reputable repair shops and within a month or 2, without warning, the transmissions started having mechanical issues without DTC being triggered. As well as a 2004 Buick Rendezvous with less than 70k miles on it. The 2001 GMC Yukon suddenly lost reverse and park while driving and imploded the transmission in the process. The 2004 Buick Rendezvous started slipping and ceased to move by it's own power when at operating temperature. The 2006 GMC Yukon Denali stopped shifting gears while on the freeway at 55 mph and systematically lost all moving gears within a day also while at operating temperature.
Service Brakes
Filed Sep 6, 2022MD
The Brake lines are not coded so the brake line rusted and when brakes got applied they burst causing accidents for no pressure and can’t stop. Air bags light stays on and will not go out. I have put new lights bulbs in truck but lights are still dim.
Air Bags › Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light
Filed Apr 19, 2022TX
Driver side steering wheel safety air bag defective, warning light on dashboard says not functioning. Nervous about driving vehicle if there is a collision. Gas gauge misreads fuel level and check engine warning light keeps coming on. Ran out of fuel a few times. Has been checks problem keeps coming back on both.
Steering
Filed Apr 8, 2021194,000 milesWA
IT HAPPENED REPEATEDLY NOW WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY THE STEERING WOULD GET SLOPPY AT RANDOM MOMENTS AND KEEPING THE VEHICLE IN ITS LANE BECOMES DIFFICULT. I REPLACED TIE RODS INNER & OUTER, UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS PITMAN ARM AND IDLER, SWAYBAR LINKS SHOCKS/STRUTS. I EVEN HAD TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS LOOK AT THE STEERING COMPONENTS. BOTH SAID EVERYTHING IS IN GOOD SHAPE. THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK A MONTH AGO
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Dec 2, 202047,000 milesWA
AIRBAG FAILED FUNCTION DUE TO LACK OF INFLATOR PERFORMANCE DURING MY HUSBANDS HEAD-ON CRASH AND HE SUFFERED COLLAR BONE AND RIB FRACTURES,MASSIVE HEAD TRAUMA RESULTING IN A CRAINIOTOMY,BRAIN DAMAGE AND DEATH ONE MONTH LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELLING AT 45MPH ON A PAVED TWO LANE STREET.
Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Jul 16, 2018101,000 milesWA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC YUKON. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE TRACTION ACTIVE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, WHEN MAKING TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
Unknown or Other
Filed Jun 8, 2018TN
KNOWN PROBLEM, BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO RUSTED BRAKE LINES. NEARLY HAD A REAR EMD COLLISION WHEN THEY FAILED TRYING TO STOP AT 50 MPH. A LARGE TRUCK WAS DISABLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I SWERVED INTO THE LEFT LANE, SINCE I COULDN STOP.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Nov 7, 2017156,000 milesUT
MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY CAR LOST POWER TO 30 MPH ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 5 MPH.I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR TRYING TO GAIN SPEED WITHOUT SUCCESS THE CAR DID NOT ACCELERATE MORE THAN 30 MPH, NO MATTER HOW MUCH I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR. WHEN I LOOKED DOWN AT THE DASHBOARD I SAW TWO WARNING LIGHTS GO OFF "STABILITY SYS DISABLED" FOLLOWED BY "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO SAFETY. THE ROAD WAS DRY AND NO BUMPS TO DISABLE STABILITY. THE TRACTION CONTROL IN THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED FAR FROM MY STEERING WHEEL SO I KNOW I DID NOT ACCIDENTLY HIT THE TRACTION CONTROL BY ACCIDENT. AFTER I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER I WAS ADVISED TO HIT THE TRACTION CONTROL BUTTON TO SEE IF THAT WOULD FIX THE ERROR IN THE DASH. THAT DID NOT WORK. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE DEALER CONCERN FOR MY SAFETY AND THAT OF MY FAMILY. THE DEALER HAS HAD MY FOR SEVERAL DAYS RETURNED MY CAR BACK ONCE STATING THAT IT WAS DUE TO MASTER AIR FLOW SENSOR ALONG WITH THE AIR FILTER ONCE THOSE PARTS WERE REPLACED I PICKED UP MY CAR AS SOON AS I PICKED UP THE CAR AND DROVE IT AROUND THE CORNER I EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE. I DROVE IT BACK TO THE DEALER AT 5 MPH AS I WAS NOT ABLE TO GO ANY FASTER NO MATER HOW MUCH I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR. 2ND TIME THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO ME I WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST THE BUTTERFLY IN THE THROTTLE BODY AND THAT IT WAS REPLACED FOR A NEW ONE. I WAS DRIVING AWAY AND GOT JUST A LITTLE FARTHER THAN THE FIRST TIME WHEN I G
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 16, 201724,000 milesCA
BONDDOGBONDDOG AUGUST 2006 EDITED JUNE 2015 IN GMC I PURCHASED MY 2006 YUKON LAST SEPTEMBER 2005. I NOW HAVE 24,000 MILES ON IT. OVER THE LAST MONTH I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WILL SUDDENLY LOSE ALMOST ALL POWER. THE INFORMATION CENTER WILL DISPLAY THE MESSAGES: "STABILITY CONTROL DISABLED", "ENGINE POWER REDUCED". AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO OVER 20 MPH ON A LEVEL SURFACE AND BEARLY 3 MPH UP A MODERATELY STEEP HILL. EACH TIME I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR THEY HAVE BEEEN STUMPED BY WHAT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS. THEY SAID THAT GM/GMC TOLD THEM THAT "GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT HAVE A FIX FOR IT AT THIS TIME". HOW CAN A MANUFACTURER SELL A VEHICLE THAT HAS A DEFECT AND NOT HAVE A FIX FOR IT? WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT IN A BUSY INTERSECTION OR ON A HIGHWAY THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. THANKS, [XXX] PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Wheels
Filed Aug 23, 2017180,000 milesNY
I'M HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE HUB BEING DAMAGED NOTICED A RECALL HOWEVER WHEN I LOOKED AT MY VIN NUMBER IT DID NOT COME UP. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AS IT IS VERY COSTLY FOR ME TO FIX AND I'M NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER SO THEREFORE I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT IF THIS HUB PROBLEM WITH AXEL WAS EVER FIXED I ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE GAS LINE IN THE PAST AND NOTICED THERE IS A RECALL FOR THAT WHICH I DID NOT HAVE LISTED UNDER MY VIN NUMBER EITHER CAN SOMEONE PLEASE WRITE ME BACK AND LET ME KNOW IF THIS IS SOMETHING THAT WOULD BE COVERED. MY TIRE IS IN THE MIDST OF FALLING OFF I CONTINUOUSLY GET A NOTICE TO CHECK TIRE SENSOR IN ADDITION I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL ISSUES INCLUDING THE FAN NOT WORKING INSIDE THE VEHICLE TO TURN ON THE HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONER
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Fan/Motor
Filed Jun 6, 2017140,000 milesWA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT POWER OFF EVEN WHEN SHIFTED IN THE OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY MUST BE DISCONNECTED TO POWER OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AN ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS MADE; HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR HAD BEEN DISCONTINUED AND THAT THERE WAS AN UPDATED MODEL. THE GOOD CHEVROLET DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT FOR THE HVAC. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT AND REFERRED TO CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Sep 7, 201665,280 milesCO
WHEN I AM STARTING OUT OR TURNING A CORNER THE VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY BOG DOWN. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 5-6 YEARS. I HAD TAKEN IT TO A DEALERSHIP IN COLUMBUS OHIO WHEN IT FIRST HAPPENED AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING COLUMN BUT NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALL. IT WAS GOING TO COST ME $300 TO HAVE FIXED. THIS SOUNDS VERY SIMILAR TO THE TWO COMPLAINTS MADE 1/11/2010 NHTSA ID#10299018 AND 9/21/2015 NHTSA ID#10766680. THIS HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE STABILITRAK SYSTEM. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED BY A DEALERSHIP NO QUESTIONS ASKED. I JUST DISCONNECT IT AT THE DASH AND PUT UP WITH THE YELLOW WARNING LIGHT. FOR A GM VEHICLE THAT LISTED FOR $58,735 11 YEARS AGO I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH GM. THE SUNROOF HAS NOT WORKED FOR YEARS ( A $1,000 FIX ITEM) REPLACED THE FAN BLOWER MOTOR (SOMEWHERE AROUND $400+) AND I ONLY HAVE 109,000 MILES ON IT. THE NOTED ITEMS OCCURRING IN THE 50-75,000 MILE RANGE. I CAN SEE WHY HONDA, ACURA, TOYOTA AND LEXUS HAVE SUCH A GREAT FOLLOWING. THEY LEAD AND I WILL FOLLOW WITH MY NEXT VEHICLE.
Electrical System
Filed Jan 4, 201690,000 milesCA
OIL SENDING UNIT... REPLACED 3 TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED THE TRUCK.
Service Brakes
Filed Oct 8, 201580,000 milesPA
THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 45 MPH ON SECONDARY ROAD WHEN ALL LIGHTS DIMMED AND THE VEHICLE POWER WENT DOWN TO ALMOST NOTHING. THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WENT OUT AND I HAD TO PULL OFF OF THE HIGHWAY. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES, THEN RE-STARTED WHICH SEEMED TO HAVE RE-SET THINGS. IT RAN OK TO MY DESTINATION. BUT SINCE THEN (A YEAR OR SO) IT BOGS DOWN WHEN STARTING OUT FROM IDLE SUCH AS A TRAFFIC LIGHT, AND THE LIGHTS DIM. AT THE SAME TIME, IT MAKES A GRINDING SOUND AS IF FROM THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDDLE BECOMES STIFF AS THOUGH IT IS TRYING TO OFFSET MY BRAKING. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE STABILITY INDICATOR STATES "TRACTION ACTIVE". ONCE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING AGAIN, IT WILL GO OFF AND THE VEHICLE WILL ACT NORMALLY. I DISCOVERED THAT MANUALLY OVER-RIDING THE TRACTION (SHUTTING IT OFF), IT ELIMINATES THE HESITATION. BUT IT STILL MAKES THE GRINDING/GROANING SOUND ALONG WITH THE BRAKE ISSUE. ONCE IS GETS UP TO SPEED, EVERYTHING IS FINE. ALL OF THIS IS JUST ON STARTING OUT AFTER A STOP. WE HAVE HEARD OTHERS THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET IT RESOLVED. IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUES TO MY KNOWLEDGE. IT IS A REAL DANGER WHEN TRYING TO START ONTO A HIGHWAY OR INTERSECTION.
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Oct 6, 2015FL
MY FATHER WAS DRIVING FROM DIALYSIS ON THE DECLINE OF A BRIDGE WHEN HE PASSED OUT BEHIND THE WHEEL. HE WAS WEARING HIS SEATBELT, AND THE VEHICLE RESTED AFTER HITING A TREE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE CONTACTED GMC AND THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION PENDING, THEY HAVE SENT A REPRESENTAIVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND I AM AWAITING THE OUTCOME. I HAVE CONTACTED COPART AND HAD THE VEHICLE PLACED ON HOLD TO ALLOW NHTSA THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO THE SAME, IF YOU CHOOSE. 5017 DUNCAN ROAD, PUNTA GORDA, FL (941) 505-9700. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
Unknown or Other
Filed May 28, 201566,840 milesCA
THE REAR TAILGATE ACTUATOR QUIT WORKING. THE REMOTE NOR THE KEY WOULD UNLOCK THE REAR TAILGATE. THIS QUIT WORKING WITH NO WARNING AND NO PRIOR ISSUES. ALSO THE REMOTE CONTROLS HAVE HAD TO BE RE-KEYED MANY TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS THE ACTUATOR ORIGINALLY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY STATING THE SERVICE ADVISER "MADE A MISTAKE" AND THE $495.00 WAS IN FACT NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THIS WOULD INDEED HAVE LED TO VERY AN UNFORTUNATE ENDING HAD I BEEN DRIVING AND/OR WITH PASSENGERS AND AN INCIDENT OCCURRED. NOW I READ THAT MANY OTHER GMC OWNERS HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SAME FOR MONTHS.
Unknown or Other
Filed Dec 2, 2014100,000 milesCA
BROKEN, SNAPPED OFF EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. CAUSE LEAN CONDITION, AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO COME ON. *JS
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Mar 31, 201485,000 milesAZ
THE REAR LIFTGATE WILL NOT UNLOCK OR OPEN & REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW WILL NOT UNLOCK OR OPEN. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD FOR PERSONS TRAVELING IN VEHICLE, AS THERE WOULD NOT BE ANY MEANS TO EXIT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE VIA THE REAR LIFTGATE OR REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW IN AN EMERGENCY (ESPECIALLY FOR MY CHILDREN WHO SIT IN THE 3RD ROW OF SEATS) ALL 4 STANDARD DOORS STILL LOCK/UNLOCK BOTH MANUALLY AND WITH THE REMOTE CLICKER, HOWEVER, THE REAR LIFTGATE NO LONGER UNLOCKS OR OPENS MANUALLY OR WITH THE REMOTE CLICKER. THIS DESIGN DEFECT OF THE REAR LIFTGATE AND REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW ON THE GMC YUKON IS A SERIOUS HAZARD TO THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS. NOW THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE AND REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW IS "FROZEN" IN THE LOCKED POSITION, THERE WOULD BE NO WAY TO EXIT THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE REAR LIFTGATE OR REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW SINCE THERE ARE NO MANUAL DOOR HANDLES OR LEVERS TO OPEN THE REARLIFTGATE OR ITS WINDOW FROM THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. PER THE MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS, THE POOR DESIGN OF THE REAR LIFTGATE 'HOUSING BOX' SURROUNDING THE LIFTGATE CABLE MECHANISM OVERHEATS AND HAS CAUSED THE 'HOUSING BOX' AND CABLE MECHANISM TO MELT, THUS RENDERING THE REAR LIFTGATE AND REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW NON-OPERATIONAL. WITHOUT THIS FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, THERE IS NO MEANS TO ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY UNLOCK OR OPEN THE REAR LIFTGATE OR REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW, THUS CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD TO PASSENGERS TRAVELING IN VEHICLE. *TR
Steering
Filed Jan 18, 2014111,400 milesAZ
I JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE.STEERING HESITATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING. RPM DIDN'T CHANGE THE HESITATION. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE POLICE PATROL VEHICLES AT WORK. ALL THE POWER STEERING PUMPS WERE CHANGED TO CORRECT THIS HESITATION. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TR
Structure › Body
Filed Nov 9, 2013126,550 milesAK
IN A CAMPING SITUATION WE COULD ONLY EXIT FROM THE REAR HATCH AND IT COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE MECHANISM WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE HATCH. THIS WAS A VERY UNSAFE SCENARIO - LOCKED IN THE CAR WITH NO DOOR EXIT. FINALLY, CLIMBED FROM THE WINDOW. ONCE HOME WE REALIZED HOW THIS WAS SUCH A BAD ISSUE SO WE DID RESEARCH. APPARENTLY SINCE 2006 ALL SUBURBAN, YUKONS, AND DENALIS HAVE THIS RECURRING ISSUE COMPOUNDING THE ALREADY UNSAFE DESIGN OF NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN REAR HATCH FROM THE INTERIOR. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF OWNERS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE. IT IS A DESIGN FLAW ALONG WITH A POORLY FUNCTIONING LOCKING MECHANISM. THIS WILL END UP IN A FUTURE FATALITY. IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY. THERE ARE HOMEMADE FIXES ON THE INTERNET THAT MAY ALSO CAUSE NEW ISSUES. HERE IS A LINK OF JUST ONE: HTTP://WWW.CHEFSEATTLE.COM/BLOG/SITE-NEWS/SUBURBAN-REAR-LIFTGATE-WONT-UNLOCK-HOW-TO-FIX/ PLEASE DEAL WITH GM QUICKLY AND GET THIS RESOLVED. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Dec 17, 2007. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.