1999 GMC Yukon problems
Owners have filed 262 complaints about the 1999 GMC Yukon with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 40.8% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of steering at 8.4%.
Complaints262
Crashes23
Fires0
Injuries14
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 40.8% · 107
Steering 8.4% · 22
Tires 6.5% · 17
Fuel system, gasoline 6.1% · 16
Power train 5.7% · 15
Electrical system 5.3% · 14
Engine and engine cooling 4.6% · 12
Suspension 3.8% · 10
Severity
Of those complaints, 23 describe a crash and 14 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 22 model years of the GMC Yukon in this data, 1999 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2015 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 10 in the last three years against 8 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 90,000 miles.
In owners' own words
: The contact stated the abs engaged at speeds of 1 mph. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the abs brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. The manufacturer was alerted; however no repairs have been made. Updated 5/16/2006 - the service dealer replaced the recalled abs. The consumer paid for the repairs. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 94,500 miles
Master cylinder was replaced on two different occasions. Vehicle has been taken to dealer on six different occasions for brake problems. Dealer has provided repairs under warranty until last time. Consumer has had another mechanic to inspect brakes, and mechanic found that rotors were wearing out unevenly, causing other parts to damage. *Ak the brakes were poor and not safe. Service brakes, hydraulic
The anti-lock brakes activate for no reason on dry pavement causing the pedal to go to the floor and create an exceptionally long stopping distance. This problem occurs almost every time I try to stop or during stopping at speeds less than 10 m.P.H. There is a current recall on g.M. Models 00-02 but they said my 99-Yukon doesn't qualify when its having the exact same symptoms-now what? Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 79,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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