GMC Yukon Tail Lights

• To ensure your safety while driving your GMC Yukon, it’s important to keep your tail lights in perfect working condition.
• Many GMC Yukon owners have had to replace their tail lights way too early. This is a common complaint for 2015 GMC Yukons.
• Some common reasons why your tail lights aren’t working are: worn bulbs, bad fuse, damaged wiring or socket, and a faulty switch.
• Depending on your Yukon’s year and trim, a pair of replacement tail light assembly can cost anywhere from $30 to $800.

The GMC Yukon is a full-size SUV that’s built for a heavy-duty performance. With a large cabin and a powerful engine, the GMC Yukon is perfect for hauling large loads, comfortably seating up to eight passengers, and towing smaller cars.

Because the Yukon is an all-around powerful vehicle that’s used for a wide range of purposes, its safety features are of utmost importance. Some of the most important Yukon components that contribute to vehicular safety are the tail lights.

Many GMC Yukon owners have experienced several problems with malfunctioning tail lights on the 2015 model. In fact, ‘2015 GMC Yukon tail light recall’ is a popular search phrase online because so many 2015 GMC Yukon owners have had to replace their tail lights within a few months or years of use.

Because broken 2015 GMC Yukon tail lights require a full tail light assembly replacement, this is a very costly repair if done using genuine GMC Yukon parts. Yukon owners have mentioned that GMC Yukon tail light replacement costs around $700 to $1000 for just one side when done at the dealership.

The most common reason to replace your Yukon’s tail lights is when it starts to fail. When your tail lights go out, you pose a safety risk to yourself and to other drivers on the road because they won’t be able to easily see how close or far ahead you are. Tail lights that don’t work can also earn you a ticket or cause your vehicle to fail state inspection for registration. This is why it’s very important to replace bad tail lights as soon as possible.

Here are some common reasons why your tail lights aren’t working:

Worn Bulbs

Bulbs that are worn out is the most common reason for tail light failure. Inspect your bulbs for physical signs of damage to verify if this is the issue.

Bad Fuse

A bad fuse is a very common reason for many electrical problems in your vehicle, so it’s important to check this too when your tail lights go bad.

Wiring or Socket Damage

Sometimes, the bulb socket or the wiring causes the failure of your tail lights. To check if this is the cause, inspect your tail lights for a corroded socket or broken or frayed wires.

Faulty Switch

Switching on your headlights usually turns on your tail lights as well. If you can’t turn on both your headlights and tail lights, you might have a faulty switch.

Another reason to replace your tail lights is when you want to upgrade to brighter, more energy-efficient tail lights. If your tail light is originally outfitted with a halogen bulb, you can purchase an aftermarket HID or LED tail light assembly. These light sources provide a much brighter light output, and they are built to last longer than ordinary halogen bulbs. LEDs in particular are sought after because they’re extremely energy efficient too.

More and more Yukon owners are opting for OE replacement parts or performance aftermarket parts to replace their GMC Yukon tail lights. Depending on your Yukon’s year and trim, a pair of replacement tail light assembly can cost anywhere from $30 to $800.