2005 GMC Yukon Fleet
1GKEK13T05J172188
Vehicle history report for the 2005 GMC Yukon Fleet (VIN 1GKEK13T05J172188). Black, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 5.3L 8-cyl. 160,813 mi reported. Registered in Wa. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
What's a 2005 GMC Yukon worth?
What comparable 2005 GMC Yukon vehicles are listed for — a quick gut-check before you negotiate.
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2005 GMC Yukon.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2005 GMC Yukon costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($6,596) with the same model 4 model-years older ($3,361), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN 1GKEK13T05J172188
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2005 GMC Yukon.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 GMC Yukon, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 4 reported injuries
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 85
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2005 GMC Yukon.
SEAT BELTS,SEATS
The third row seat attachment from the seat to the frame has broken. It is a hook type mechanism that holds the entire row of seats to the latch in the floorboard. This car was not in an accident and the seats broke when the vehicle stopped. There should be a recall. Also the back seatbelt was on a recall for this vehicle but doesn't show up anymore. Please …
NHTSA ODI #11636099AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owned a 2005 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 80 MPH in an interstate with her in the passenger seat and her two children in the rear seats, the steering wheel seized inadvertently and the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle veered off to the lef…
Crash · 4 injured · NHTSA ODI #11457663ENGINE
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that after his wife turned off the vehicle, the blower motor control module continued to operate and would not shut off as needed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back home and had a mechanically inclined friend to disconnect the blower motor wiring harness. The contact had taken the vehicle to …
NHTSA ODI #11447879AIR BAGS
MESSAGE ON DASH SAYING AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE
NHTSA ODI #11354355ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR CONDITIONING TURNS TO EXTREME HEAT WHILE DRIVING! DANGER FOR DRIVER
NHTSA ODI #11302305ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
WHEN DRIVING MY TRUCK THE TRACTION CONTROL COMES ON FREQUENTLY WHEN IN MOTION. SOMETIMES IT EVEN COMPLETELY DOESN'T MOVE FOR A FEW SECONDS EVEN WHEN GIVEN GAS THEN LURKS FORWARD, WHICH FRIGHTENS ME BECAUSE IT HAS HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WHICH COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I'VE BEEN READING UP ON THIS ISSUE AND IT SEEMS PRETTY COMMON, TH…
NHTSA ODI #11084886SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY WHEN DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (KEYES WOODLAND HILLS BUICK GMC, 6133 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 91367) WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT A RECALL DID NOT EXIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR R…
NHTSA ODI #11079567FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC YUKON. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN THE FUEL LINE DUE TO THE LINES BEING TOO CLOSE AND RUBBING TOGETHER. THE FUEL LINES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF…
NHTSA ODI #11012012+ 77 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 1GKEK13T05J172188 valid?
1GKEK13T05J172188 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2005 GMC Yukon.
Does the 2005 GMC Yukon have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2005 GMC Yukon. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2005 GMC Yukon?
Comparable 2005 GMC Yukon listings run roughly $3,600–$10,200, typically around $6,596 (from 111 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2005 GMC Yukon get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2005 GMC Yukon at about 15 mpg combined (13 city / 18 highway).
Data last checked 2 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.