Latches/locks/linkage Problems of GMC Yukon

GMC Yukon owners have reported 91 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (64 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (17 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of GMC Yukon


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of GMC Yukon

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the automatic door locks inadvertently engaged when the contact was exiting the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was running, and the key fob was in the ignition.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the rear door opened independently while driving. In addition, the windows failed to open and close and the navigational system failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

While driving down the interstate at about 70 mph my hood flew up and crashed into my windshield. After investigating why. . . The rivets pulled out of the hood allowing it to release. Took it to the dealership and were no help at all. Turned it in to my insurance company for repairs.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Yukon denali. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he was unable to open the rear lift gate. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that the actuator for the rear lift gate would need to be replaced.   Read details...

The Tailgate Latch problem

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Yukon denali. The contact stated that the rear liftgate would not open. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics where the mechanic advised that the plastic housing around the cable that controlled the rear liftgate mechanism was melted.   Read details...




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