1999 GMC Yukon

◆ Worse than typical
1999 GMC Yukon
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more 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, 1999 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 58 complaints 1995: 90 complaints 1995 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 133 complaints 1998: 80 complaints 1999: 204 complaints 1999 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
1999: 204 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 36%

36% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 74 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 10 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH BUT DID NOT COME TO A STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121119

AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT OF MY WORK, ONTO A PUBLIC ROAD, I CAME TO A STOP SIGN. I HAD BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE FOR ABOUT 1 SECOND, THEN THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121108

PRESS BRAKE PEDAL ,SUV DID NOT STOP NOTED LEAK UNDER REAR DRIVER SIDE ABOVE TIRE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121103

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

1999 — complaint volume: 204
I 19990512 — EA (closed 20010227)

ERRATIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIV

R 20001229 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRAY INSERT ON THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRAY INSERT CORRECTS THE NONCOMPLIANCE.

Campaign 00V122000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20010717 — PE (closed 20011220)

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION

I 20011220 — EA (closed 20021209)

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION

I 20020801 — EA (closed 20040112)

THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED

I 20050428 — PE (closed 20050913)

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION

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

I 20100330 — PE (closed 20110105)

Brake line corrosion failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (74 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V122000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 1999 GMC Yukon reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 GMC Yukon is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Yukon?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 GMC Yukon have?

2 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.