The 2006 GMC Yukon Xl has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 70,507 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING06V2890002006-08-0338,439 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
Consequence
IF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.
EQUIPMENT05V5520002005-12-0732,068 affected
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.
Consequence
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…
Complaints by component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
7
SERVICE BRAKES
5
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
ENGINE
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
Total complaints24
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My gmc yukonxl denali has faulty fuel gauges therefore there is no way I can determine if I'm are out of gas or not. Sometimes it displays that my tank is on empty and sometimes it display that I am full. I found online that over time, the contacts in the fuel-level sensor could wear and cause an…”
“Driver seat not moving forward I've seen other complaints about this also the gas gauge isn't work nor is the speedometer we replaced stepping motors still not working this is a safety hazard knowing how fast I'm going..”
“Codes p1516, p2135, and p0120 have returned for a third time. I was driving and my car went into reduced power mode. Luckily, I was just a mile away from home and limped my car home. I've since cleaned the mass air flow sensor and throttle body. I've changed out the tps and acceleration sensor.…”
“Full brake failure in 7/19 and again in 10/19. We were able to avoid hitting other vehicle as little traffic. Had them completely repaired both times. 1/20 brakes failed again causing us to avoid hitting other vehicles by jumping a curb and hitting a mile marker sign a parkway. That is 3 brakes…”
“My stability traction control system engages in dry weather when accelerating from a stop, additionally, the system engages at moderate speeds which causes the vehicle to slow speeds in traffic. Also, the anti lock brakes engage in dry weather at slow speeds when braking. These situations have…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc yukon xl. While at a stop, the vehicle lost power and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle accelerated eventually. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed an on-screen driving…”
“From the stopped position gas pedal goes dead at accelleration. This is super dangerous when moving onto a traffic situation. The vechicle stall and a gringding sound appears. This happen I ntermitently. Gmc recalled outh gmc yukons to correct this deffect but not mine. Please help”
“Brake lines very rusted and leaking fluid both front to rear lines needed to be replaced. Had to also replace rear brake pads & rotors they were pitted and grooved. Needed to perform brake fluid flush , both rear axle seals leaking & rear cover gasket seal leaking on parking brake shoes all needed…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 GMC Yukon Xl as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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