This page covers 5 recalls and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2015 GMC Yukon.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2015 GMC Yukon has 5 recalls, the most serious involving a driveline sensor that can trigger unintended braking on one side of the vehicle, causing it to pull sharply to one side without warning.
Two recalls cover the same underlying safety restraint concern: the front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners can fail to fire in a crash, leaving the driver and front passenger without their full restraint protection at the moment they need it most. These recalls apply to vehicles with a specific powertrain and four-wheel drive configuration, so not all Yukons are affected equally.
On the braking side, a vacuum pump that weakens over time can reduce the power assist your brakes rely on, meaning the pedal requires noticeably more force to press and the truck takes longer to stop than expected. A separate brake-related concern involves the electric power steering, which can drop out momentarily and then snap back, making the wheel feel loose and then suddenly stiff or responsive, particularly at low speeds where steering inputs matter most.
At a glance
What can fail
A wheel-speed sensor may fail, causing the brake control computer to incorrectly activate the driveline-protection system while driving 41–60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the brake control computer at no cost to prevent the system from activating incorrectly.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The vacuum pump produces less vacuum over time, which can reduce braking system performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module at no cost to restore proper braking function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric power steering system may temporarily lose assist, then suddenly regain it while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the steering system's software at no cost to restore normal operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag control software may not have received a complete update from a previous recall. Under certain driving conditions, this software may run a diagnostic test that disables frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the air bag control software. If your vehicle previously deployed air bags, the control module will be replaced instead. Repairs are free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Under certain driving conditions, the air bag control module's software may run a self-test that disables the front air bags and seat belt pretensioners, preventing them from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the air bag control module software. If your air bags have previously deployed, the module will be replaced. Repairs are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
