1999 GMC Yukon

◆ Worse than typical

1999 GMC Yukon
BUILT 2026-09-02

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

1999: 204 complaints

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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	528
2016	265
2017	196
2018	69
2019	54
2020	36
2021	311
2022	173
2023	222
2024	100
2025	51
2026	32

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 60%

60% of complaints: service brakes — 122 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY

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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

STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and gear box (other than rack and pinion).

INJURY

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PURCHASED A VEHICLE FROM DEALER AND STEERING WAS NEVER FIXED. THEN PURCHASED A EXTENDED WARRANTY ,AND IT WAS NEVER HONORED! I EXIT THE WARRANTY ,AND WAS NOT SEND MONEY BACK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041117

TIRES 8%

8% of complaints: tires — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH INJURY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel pump and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

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