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2006 GMC Yukon cruise control problems

moderate 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600

When does it fail?

Of the 5 cruise control complaints filed for the 2006 GMC Yukon, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.

0-25k
0 (0%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
1 (50%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
1 (50%)

Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.

What stands out

No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

What owners are reporting 2 most recent

cruise control · 119,860 mi · filed 11/12/2016

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.

cruise control · 156,000 mi · filed 11/07/2017

My vehicle was in motion driving on the freeway at 70 MPH when all of the sudden my car lost power to 30 MPH all the way down to 5 MPH.I pressed on the accelerator trying to gain speed without success the car did not accelerate more than 30 MPH, no matter how much I pressed on the accelerator. When I looked down at the dashboard I saw two warning lights go off "stability sys disabled" followed…

Had cruise control trouble with your 2006 GMC Yukon? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2006 GMC Yukon?

It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.

At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?

Based on the 5 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 79,492 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to cruise control?

No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.

Related

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/GMC/Yukon. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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