GMC Yukon XL Wheel & Tire Problems

Wheel & Tire complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Tread/belt
  11
• Sidewall
  4
• Temporary/emergency spare tire
  4
• Hub
  2
• Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
  1

Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1028%
• 25k–50k
  822%
• 50k–75k
  617%
• 75k–100k
  514%
• 100k–150k
  514%
• 150k+
  26%

What owners report

I purchased a new, 2015 GMC Yukon XL in December of 2014. I had been dealing with a vibration related problem at highway speeds starting in October of 2015 in my SUV that the dealer balanced, aligned, etc. Problem still existed in December of 2015, again ran tests and found nothing. Continued to complain every time I went into dealer and on June 28, 2016 and was told my tread was wearing unevenly, and after a road test with the head technician it was found there was high road force on the tires. Today I came in for my oil change and my dealer had an alert to check my tires (original ones that I replaced at my cost on 6/28/16) for the exact tire on my truck giving me the same problem. I have a high speed vibration and tread wear problems. My old tires were outside of the recall but I feel that they were defective. My dot# was a32awbde2414 and I had to replace all 4 tires. …

Thread of the left back tire flowered up and it popped while driving on a highway, never seen anything like that on a flat. A collision almost took place, my husband was almost smashed between the concrete wall and the truck while trying to check the tire, on star response was going to take 1hr 45 min. After getting to a safe place we checked the other 3 tires and notice the right rear tire presented missing part of the tire wall as a puzzle piece missing, tires had exactly 30K miles with this trip. Tires are continental p275-55r20-111s we told the dealer tires are defective.

2005 GMC Yukon. Consumer writes in regards to various electronic problems including service air bag indicator. The consumer stated he experienced chronic problems with speedometer, starting problems, wheel hub and traction control sensor. Also, the transfer case was replaced.

2004 Yukon XL with 91,880 miles. Replacement left front wheel bearing/hub failed catastrophically at 6,046 miles of service. The bearing separated completely leading to a towing event. Vehicle was on an interstate highway and traveling at 70 MPH, in a straight line when this occurred. Service technician said the drive shaft on the 4wd vehicle was the only thing retaining the wheel. The prior bearing was replaced at 85,878 miles. The bearing was installed at aftermarket service center. The hub face has the following numbers etched on it. 730-0093, 12fr18107. When I look this up it appears to be a bearing made by gnb.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 GMC Yukon XL equipped with hankook ventus as tires, size was 305/50r/20xl. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the steering wheel began vibrating. The vehicle was taken to the tire shop where the tires were purchased. The technician stated the front passenger side tire had a bubble on the outside and needed to be replaced due to tread separation. The tire was replaced. The contact experienced the failure a second time and was taken to the tire shop. The technicians stated the rear passenger side tire needed to be replaced due to tread separation. The contact stated he did not have the tire replaced because the manufacturer would not assist with the cost and he felt it was a safety defect. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Frontal impact between my 2003 Yukon XL denali and a 1992 Honda prelude. Impact to my vehicle in front left corner # 40 MPH causing minor damage to my vehicle resulted in my vehicle catching fire within 30 seconds of impact. My vehicle was totaled as a result of the fire, not the impact.

I own a 2003 Yukon XL. Purchased 4 Michelin tires from ntb in April 2007, $700.00. New tires have 18,000 miles on them. Jan 2009 valve stem failed and was replaced by ntb, no damage to tire. May 2009, second tire went flat doing 70 miles an hour with my kids driving on the highway home from college. Tire went flat, immediately pulled off to the side of the road. Tire was damaged and had to be replaced, $225.00. Cause of damage was valve stem, tr 413. One week later, third tire went flat going back to college. Immediately pulled off of highway. Michelin tire also ruined, crushed side wall, another $225.00. Went back to ntb and complained. At my request inspected 4th tire and it had a bad stem and was leaking. All stems were the tr-413 and not a high pressure stem. This stem is for up to 40 psi. …

Firestone tire exploded while driving speed limit too lake havasu, az, May 28, causing erratic control of vehicle. Appears sidewall dislodged from tire and and tread dislodged from base tire framing. Tire info: Firestone wilderness le - p265/70r16 111s m/s; tubeless; other number on side of tire: dd726g g09r (e4) 027680 dot 8 x 72 wl2 .damaged area shows a number ?4601? (? = denotes unknown numbers if anyin these places) damage to undercarrage of vehicle as well to the wheel well.

Related recalls (2)