MYRModel Year Report

1994 GMC Yukon

▲ Better than typical
1994 GMC Yukon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:21:04.558Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 58 complaints 1994 1995: 90 complaints 1995 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 133 complaints 1998: 80 complaints 1999: 204 complaints 2000: 166 complaints 2000 2001: 197 complaints 2002: 158 complaints 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 158 complaints 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 27 complaints 2007: 428 complaints 2008: 185 complaints 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 105 complaints 2010 2011: 158 complaints 2012: 62 complaints 2013: 116 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2015: 528 complaints 2015 2016: 264 complaints 2017: 194 complaints 2018: 69 complaints 2019: 51 complaints 2020: 33 complaints 2020 2021: 290 complaints 2022: 162 complaints 2023: 207 complaints 2024: 86 complaints 2025: 46 complaints 2025 2026: 19 complaints 2026
1994: 58 complaints
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YearComplaints
19861
19871
199219
199317
199458
199590
199670
1997133
199880
1999204
2000166
2001197
2002158
2003204
2004158
200585
200627
2007428
2008185
200994
2010105
2011158
201262
2013116
201456
2015528
2016264
2017194
201869
201951
202033
2021290
2022162
2023207
202486
202546
202619

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 31%

31% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 25 MPH, WHEN THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED, CAUSING HIM TO DRIVE INTO A CREEK. THE VEHICLE WAS RETRIEVED AND TOWED. THE ABS HAD STARTED TO MAKE A NOISE PRIOR TO THE BRAKES LOCKING. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20050118

618-661-1027(H):ABS: WHILE MAKING PANIC STOP, BRAKES WENT COMPLETELY TO FLOOR; BRAKES LIGHT CAME ON; ENGINE DIED; REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951023

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY AT 15-20 MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950615

VISIBILITY 24%

24% of complaints: visibility — 14 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 12%

12% of complaints: seats — 7 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 7%

7% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 5%

5% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19981215 — visibility

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

Campaign 98V150001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990714 — RQ (closed 20011228)

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE

I 20011228 — EA (closed 20020927)

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT

I 20020531 — EA (closed 20030723)

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

R 20030619 — visibility

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND D

Campaign 03V159000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — engine and engine cooling

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS AND MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONICALLY FUEL INJECTED 6.5L DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION PART 573.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SOME RECENTLY DEVELOPED ENHANCEMENTS WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL DRIVEABILITY OF THESE VEHICLES.

Campaign 95I005000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95I005000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V150001 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V159000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1994 GMC Yukon reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 GMC Yukon is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 GMC Yukon?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 GMC Yukon have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.