Cruise Control Problems of GMC Yukon

GMC Yukon owners have reported 14 problems related to cruise control (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of GMC Yukon based on all problems reported for the Yukon.

1 Cruise Control problem of the 2017 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 11/10/2019

Transmission went out at 88k miles. My sister in law also has a 2017 bought from another state and it went out at 79k miles a week after mine. Passenger side tail light works if you push on it then randomly goes out (wiring/electrical issue). Of course the drivers side tail light is the only one on recall. Cruise control set itself at over 100mph and rapidly accelerated until I hit the brakes. I received a recall for the breaking system specifically for my VIN number that needs to be fixed now that my transmission is complete.

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2 Cruise Control problem of the 2018 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 07/27/2018

I was driving my 2018 Yukon denali on a 3 lane interstate with gm's new adaptive cruise control turned on. . Another driver cut in front of me from the right. Adaptive cruise slammed on the brakes almost causing a rear-end accident by overcompensating. This happened more than once on a 2000 mile trip in different traffic conditions. In contacting my dealer, they called gm and were told it could not be fixed because of extensive supposed changes to the vehicle. However, other gm vehicles have a shutoff that would eliminate adaptive cruise and let you normally operate cruise control. I was then told by the dealer that I would need to contact gm directly. The case number is 8-4468390871. In pursuing this with several gm representatives, they claim there is no fix without extensive changes in software, wiring, and programming. But also revealed they recognized it is a problem and have provided a shutoff on future gm Yukon denali vehicles. Ironically, this fix is already on a Buick envision, acadia, and possibly a chevy equinox. Gm's response is to spend my money on a new vehicle to fix their problem. My vehicle only has 2300 miles on it. I consider this adaptive cruise feature an accident waiting to happen with drivers not expecting the radical braking as well as other drivers not expecting it, thus possibly causing chain reaction crashes.

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3 Cruise Control problem of the 2015 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 07/05/2018

Just got this vehicle 2 months ago. Brake lights seem to work when the want to. Have read others reviews and seems everyone with this vehicle is having the same issue! the cruise control works when it wants too,. Check engine light is off and on had it checked once while on and was told it's an O2 sensor. When the check engine light is on remote start won't work. Seems the brake light issue is purposeful since so many people have the same issue and it costs so dang much to fix it! for such a nice vehicle and expensive payment you would think there would be no issues.

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4 Cruise Control problem of the 2015 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 07/05/2018

I put in another complaint and forgot to add maybe the most important details!!!! I have noticed my cruise control, check engine light, brake lights, and remote start though I'm having issues with them all working only when they want to it seems when it's hot outside all of these things go hay wire and when it's freezing cold (colorado winter) everything works fine. Today high of 40 everything is working fine. . . Highs in the 80+ everything seems to not work. So it's basically boiling down to electrical issues when it's hot and no issues when it's freezing cold. Can someone please fix this!!!! I've seen numerous complaints of others having the same issues with heat and electrical issues. (cargurus. Com) please someone do something gm needs to fix this!!!!!!!! I only hope others have made these complaints so gm can be held responsible! 800$ for a brake light get out of here!!!!!!!! and that's just the price to fix the brake light when it decides not to work and I'm not paying that much to fix one issue when it seems to be something with this vehicle and heat!.

5 Cruise Control problem of the 2008 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 07/01/2017

I love my truck. The only thing that is unsatisfying is my cracked dash from the left side to the right of the truck. The air bag light flashes due to the sides wall and dash board air bag is coming out. I would hate to hit a squirrel and it the air bag pops. I have one window that refuses to come down and last but not least, the dang cruise control only sets after 80mph. I hve to pray everyday not to get a speeding ticket in low speeding areas and the dash board with the sharp edges will not cause more injuries than the airbag if I'm ever in an accident. Please come to some type of agreement foe a recall to fix this matter. Pretty truck outside but the inside clean, crack, and broke up as is it was a fight inside. Help help help bring it back to life.

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6 Cruise Control problem of the 2006 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 11/10/2016

While driving my SUV on the freeway, the abs ,traction controll,brake lite on the instrument cluster started flashing and chiming. Service stability was flashing on the dic. The dealer said the abs module needs to be replaced. There is a loss of hvac controll ,no ac and ventillation or heating,loss of cruise control. Please advice.

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7 Cruise Control problem of the 2014 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 09/01/2016

2014 GMC Yukon. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration and brake system failure. The consumer stated when he exited out of a parking lot, he mae a right turn and when he attempted to accelerate, the vehicle went into low gear and took off down the freeway. He released the released the accelerator some, but the vehicle did not stop. The consumer stomped on the brake, but to no avail. The consumer then noticed the cruise control was activated, but it wasn't activated by him. So he deactivated the cruise control the vehicle finally settled down and stopped accelerating and he was able to regain control.

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8 Cruise Control problem of the 2005 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 05/01/2015

While driving on the highway with my cruise control set between 50-70mph, I began noticing my speedometer beginning to jump between 0-120mph causing the limiter to kick in and me losing the ability to control speed. Keep in mind I'm only going between 50-70mph. This later began occurring without the cruise control on. Shortly after this began happening another problem started. Now when the cruise control was set between 50-70mph, the engine would automatically accelerate maxing out the rpm's and sending the vehicle to approximately 80-90mph before I had to hit the brakes or completely cut off the cruise control. Later on when I would set the cruise control the vehicle would begin to jerk violently, revving high then going back to normal before revving high again and me shutting off the cruise control. There was never a check engine light the whole time this was happening. I immediately took it in to the dealer I purchased it from, randy marion GMC in huntersville, nc, to be checked. I was told that I had a bad mass air flow sensor. That was replaced but the problem was still occurring. I took it back a second time and they could not find anything wrong so I began reading blogs to see if anyone else has had this same problem. Some had similar issues and said the ignition coils may be bad. I had those checked and all were good. This vehicle has never been in an accident and I am the only owner. I've contacted gm, general motors, about this and was told that there were no recall issues but have yet to have my calls returned by the person handling this case. This vehicle is not safe and no one seems to be listening.

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9 Cruise Control problem of the 2008 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 05/01/2015

Cruise control stopped working and the dashboard is cracking is two different areas.

10 Cruise Control problem of the 2007 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 09/03/2007

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Yukon xl 1500. While driving 55-60 mph, the cruise control feature would only work during mid-level road elevations. The vehicle would accelerate on its own. The failure almost caused two near crashes. The dealer and manufacturer stated that nothing could be done and it was not a safety defect or concern. The failure mileage was 3,500 and current mileage was 15,000. Updated 02-19-2008 updated 02/19/08.

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11 Cruise Control problem of the 2001 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 10/01/2004

Complaint against general motor corporation. The consumer complained that his vehicle came off the assembly line with a defect in the voltage to bulb configuration that caused the bulbs to burn out. The cruise control began to malfunction at 45000 miles. The tires lose air periodically (second set). The running board lights failed.

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12 Cruise Control problem of the 2000 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 01/27/2003

While traveling on the highway with the cruise control set at 72mph, which had been on and in place for about 20 minutes, I looked down and saw that the car was now going 85 - even though I had not touched the accelerator. I decided that I would hit the brake a little to deactivate the cruise and reset it. After touching the brake, but before I put my foot on the accelerator the car was back up to 80 - 85. I played around with the cruise control switch, hoping to stop the problem. Nothing worked in that regard, so I thought I would just get off the highway, turn the car off (which would reset everything), and start over. While traveling to the exit, which was about two miles, I had to keep significant pressure on the brakes to keep the car at an acceptable highway speed. Once I pulled off onto the exit ramp, I realized that the car would not stop. I was standing on the brake with both feet to get it slowed down to make the turn off the ramp. Since the car would not stop, I tried putting the car into neutral to get the pull off the wheels, at which time the rpms red-lined. I tried all the different gears, which had the same result. I braced myself for the jolt and threw the car into park, no jolt - the rpms went to red-line. At this point I was headed for a gas station and I turned the car off. Upon shutting the car off, a huge puff of black smoke came out from under the hood, and everything smelled like burning rubber. A tow truck towed us back to the dealership, where they have been of no help what so ever.

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13 Cruise Control problem of the 1999 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 02/20/2000

Basically consumer was having a problem with abs braking system. When applying brake pedal, pedal stuck and ruined rotors. Also, air conditioning went out three times due to a hole inside of vent area. Check engine light came on due to faulty harness. Transmission slips on acceleration. The engine runs rough at idle. Button on left front seat rattles. Right front outer brake pad was worn. Vehicle pulls left when applying brake.

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14 Cruise Control problem of the 1998 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 11/01/1997

Vehicle experiencing rough idle.

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