Tail Light problems of the 2015 GMC Yukon

2015 GMC Yukon. Consumer writes in regards to Yukon tail lights safety recall.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the led tail lights burned out prematurely. The contact called freeman grapevine at 817-264-7746 (located at 501 TX-114, grapevine, TX 76051) and was informed that the tail light was a sealed unit that needed to be replaced as a whole. The contact stated that the repair was too costly for a simple burned out bulb. The contact called it a design flaw. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, stated that nothing could be done, and offered the contact a small discount for an oil change. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000. The VIN was not provided.

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon xl. The contact stated that both tail lights shorted out. The vehicle was taken to courtesy Buick GMC (1857 edwards lake rd, birmingham, al 35235, (205) 718-7565) twice for both of the repairs. The dealer and manufacturer indicated that there was no recall campaign to provide a solution and suggesting having the same oem part replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. While driving 30 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the brake lights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the failure occurred twice, once with the passenger side brake light and the second failure was with the driver's side brake light. The vehicle was taken to boulevard Buick GMC (2800 cherry Ave, signal hill, CA 90755, (562) 492-1000) for both failures and the contact was informed that the tail lights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 48,000.

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. While driving various speeds, the driver side tail lamp failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to beaman Buick GMC (located at 1531 broadway, nashville, TN) where it was diagnosed that the tail lamp assembly malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the passenger side tail lamp assembly previously failed and was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon denali xl. The contact stated that the passenger’s side taillight failed to illuminate intermittently while depressing the brake pedal. Over time, the driver’s side taillight also would fail to illuminate with the brake pedal depressed. The contact then received a warranty notice from the local dealer about the failure however, the contact was informed when speaking to the dealer that due to the mileage on her vehicle, the vehicle no longer qualified under the warranty program. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.