The Lemon Index2006 GMC Yukon.
The 2006 GMC Yukon has too few complaints to score: 6 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about doors, locks & latches, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 13 to 16 mpg combined. The best GMC Yukon year is 2012.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 48 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every GMC Yukon year. 2006 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 49K to 127K miles on the car (38 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 3
- wheels 2007
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, …
- equipment 2005
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 LAB…
- steering 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems GMC told dealers about
GMC sent dealers 840 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Harsh 1-2 shift
- Investigation of extension seal leaks on 4l60e automatic transmission
- 4l60-e/4l65-e automatic transmission/torque converter clutch (tcc) shudder, water in transmission
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side — · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $4000–4950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Rear latch has broken off of the vehicle twice now.
2006 GMC Yukon owner · NHTSA complaint 10297079
More owner reports
I locked the car and heard the beep confirming that all doors are locked but found that the back door is still opened. Later I discovered that the center lock actuator is not operating at all.
NHTSA complaint 10231947
Quick answers
Is the 2006 GMC Yukon reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 6 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2006 GMC Yukon problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are doors, locks & latches (33%), transmission & drivetrain (33%) and body structure (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2006 GMC Yukon have?
3 safety recalls (latest: wheels). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2006 GMC Yukon get?
13 to 16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2006 GMC Yukon problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 49,800 and 127,300 miles. The middle report was at 82,500 miles, from 38 complaints.
Does the 2006 GMC Yukon have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 33% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2006 GMC Yukon cost in fuel a year?
About $4000 to $4950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2006 GMC Yukon have?
4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl.
What GMC Yukon year is better than the 2006?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 2020 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works