Brake lights and hard brake pedal
The 2015 Yukon has about 1,340 complaints per 100,000 sold, the most of any Yukon. Brake and tail lights that fail lead, followed by a hard brake pedal from the vacuum pump.
Updated November 2026 · based on 995 owner complaints and 10 recalls
1,343 3.2x the Yukon average
10 free to fix at a dealer
Every Yukon year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Brake and tail lights
Lights go out on one or both sides.
Fix: Bulb or lamp assembly $50 to $400
Exterior lighting
Brake vacuum pump
The pedal turns hard at low speed.
Fix: Free under recall 19V645; pump $500 to $900
Service brakes
Recalls
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.
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the...
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the ve...
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 dri...
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 dri...
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
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If the line is not securely seated and transmission oil leaks from the fitting, the oil could contact a hot surface and cause a vehicle fire.
During deployment, the RRAB may be punctured or torn by the roof carrier hardware, reducing its performance and increasing the risk of occupant injury in the...
The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of in...
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2015 GMC Yukon
- Check every brake and tail light with a helper.Brakes should stop the car straight and quietly. Grinding, pulling or surging means worn parts or a fault in the brake system.163 of the 995 owner complaints about the 2015 Yukon involve the brakes (16%).
- Press the brake firmly at low speed.The brake booster makes the pedal easy to press. A pedal that goes hard, sinks or a hissing sound means the assist is failing, so stopping takes much more effort.163 of the 995 owner complaints about the 2015 Yukon involve the brakes (16%).
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2015 Yukon has 10 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2015 GMC Yukon reliable?
Brake lights and hard brake pedal. The 2015 Yukon has about 1,340 complaints per 100,000 sold, the most of any Yukon. Brake and tail lights that fail lead, followed by a hard brake pedal from the vacuum pump.
How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Yukon have?
10 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any GMC dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2015 GMC Yukon problems?
Brake and tail lights; Brake vacuum pump.
Crash rating shown for the 2015 GMC Yukon SUV RWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.