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, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 GMC Yukon have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

1994 GMC Yukon

▲ Better than typical

1994 GMC Yukon
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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: 59
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 3
Top problem: Service brakes

Complaints per year

1994: 59 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1986	1
1987	1
1992	19
1993	17
1994	59
1995	90
1996	70
1997	133
1998	80
1999	204
2000	166
2001	197
2002	158
2003	204
2004	158
2005	85
2006	27
2007	428
2008	187
2009	94
2010	105
2011	158
2012	62
2013	117
2014	56
2015	529
2016	269
2017	196
2018	70
2019	55
2020	37
2021	340
2022	184
2023	243
2024	105
2025	55
2026	43
2027	1

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

47% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Visibility

32% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

Seats

14% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing recliner.

Seat belts

8% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Seat belt failed to retract.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-11

Suspension

5% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing rear and front.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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1998-12-15Visibility98V150001 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…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

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1999-07-14Recall queryClosed 2001-12-28 Front seat recliner bolt failure
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2001-12-28Engineering analysisClosed 2002-09-27 Front seat recliner bolt
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2002-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 2003-07-23 Windshield wiper failure
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2003-06-19Visibility03V159000 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…

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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

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).

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Date not on fileEngine and engine cooling95I005000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1994 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Service brakes: 28 reports on file for this year.
Visibility: 19 reports on file for this year.
Seats: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 95I005000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 98V150001 · Visibility
Recall 03V159000 · Visibility
Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline

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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, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 GMC Yukon have?: 4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.