Traction Control complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0% | 45,000 miles |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% | 100,000 miles |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% | 86,000 miles |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% | 115,000 miles |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% | 13,000 miles |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% | 39,000 miles |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% | 100,000 miles |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% | 85,000 miles |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% | 65,000 miles |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% | 119,000 miles |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% | 118,000 miles |
| 2007 | 48 | 9% | 102,000 miles |
| 2006 | 6 | 13% | 80,000 miles |
| 2005 | 8 | 6% | 50,000 miles |
| 2004 | 22 | 8% | 125,000 miles |
| 2003 | 15 | 5% | 100,000 miles |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% | 106,000 miles |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% | 115,000 miles |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (electronic stability control and traction control).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a misfire coming from the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally before the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The traction control light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with a lifter failure inside the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. The Electronic Stability Control warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a spun rod bearing failure; however, further investigation was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
Front brake calipers sticking causing premature wear out of pads and driver side rotor at ~11900 miles. After first repair, ~900 miles and three weeks later, while driving down a snow covered city hill ABS was engaged for a short period of time and then dash displayed a "brake failure" warning. After the message the front brakes locked up completely, causing loss of control of the vehicle and induced a slide of over 1000ft down the hill. Once the vehicle finally came to a stop, a loud sound was coming from the under carriage. Powering down the vehicle did not stop the sound. Restart of the vehicle displayed "service stabilitrack" and "service trailer brake" warnings. The ABS, traction control slippage, and brake lights also all stayed illuminated. Vehicle had to be towed to dealer as it was unsafe to drive. …
Vehicle shuts off and on when making a sharp turn. When reversing into a parking spot the trucks steering wheel got stiff and everything shut off off then on then off and on again. When reversing it did it twice more. Turning to get out of a car wash curve it shut off and on. Turning into my driveway it shut off and on (on two different occasions)
The new 2015 vehicle freezes up in full time 4wd mode and will not shift out. The dealer indicates that it is a "known problem by GM" and that they are "working on it". Their fix at this point is to have you run the vehicle in 2wd mode which is an obvious safety issue during our winter months as it is then a rear wheel drive vehicle being driven on icy roads.the other fix is to run it in 4wd mode but turn it into 2wd mode every time you turn the vehicle off. Obviously, many drivers will forget to do this and therefore my family at times is just running it in 2wd mode thereby incurring a risky driving situation. Despite numerous discussion, I have not been able to get any information on when the vehicle will be fixed.
I have had an on-going issue with the steering, electrical and power steering and stability control. I have had repeated issues with the stability control turning off, sudden drop in electrical power, the steering wheel gets violently yanked out of your hands and sometime the car completely cuts off. Fortunately most have been at slow speeds or else the car would have flipped. It is the exact same issue other models have been recalled for but my VIN is not included in that recall. I am afraid of this issue killing me or my loved ones should it happen at speed or leave us stuck in front of on coming traffic. According to my dealer this is an issue the manufacture has know about for a while.
While driving at approximately 65 MPH on a highway, the locks engaged, the radio shut down, power steering was lost, and the vehicle slowed down/braked on it's own. Thankfully we were able to move to the side of the road without getting hit. The only message on the dash was "service stabilitrack." the dealer and an independent mechanic have been unable to replicate the error message.
Under normal driving the vehicle will go into "reduced engine power" mode while saying service stabilitrak and stabilitrak off. Give the code referencing a 5a reference. I have replaced the ECM 2x, the accelerator pedal assembly, throttle body entire, high pressure fuel sensor problem continues without remedy. Has happened to many times to count starting in dec 2008 to present
Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Yukon years have traction control problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (48), 2004 (22), 2003 (15), 2005 (8) and 2008 (7) model years. Traction Control complaints make up 9% of all complaints for the 2007.
Is there a recall for GMC Yukon traction control problems?
No. NHTSA lists no stability & traction control recall for any GMC Yukon model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do GMC Yukon traction control problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 97,000 miles; 18% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the automatic (asc) (6 mentions).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.