Major Problems with 1999 GMC Yukon Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 GMC Yukon

1999 GMC Yukon STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Victims: 2 Mileage: 69526 miles

1999 GMC Yukon TREAD/BELT Victims: 2

1999 GMC Yukon ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 1

Browse 1999 GMC Yukon complaints by category

Problems with ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SERVICE BRAKES and TIRES are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Yukon owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
one of the four front brake pads was completely disintigrated and damaged. the front rotors needing to be replaced. gmc...
74
~ 53961 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
press brake pedal suv did not stop noted leak under rear driver side above tire. *tr...
10
~ 139249 miles
TIRES
noticeable vibration at speeds greater that 60 mph. replaced tires with no reduction. all other models on dealer lot has
10
~ 37601 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
dt*: the contact stated the vehicle experienced intermittent erratically brake failures without warning while driving 10 mph under normal road...
9
~ 95203 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
the vehicle was placed in reverse but it would not move. it was placed back in park and left running...
9
~ 21889 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
possible electrical failure causing security light to come on which then causes the engine to stall and not start consumer
7
~ 40857 miles
STEERING
when driving and attempting to turn there is a loss of steering control. dealer says needs new steering sensor. *ak...
7
~ 84099 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING
steering becomes erratic/ very loose/ much movement in steering wheel when bump in the road is encountered. very hard to...
6
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
firestone firehawk ls tire p265 70 r16 experienced tread separation. *slc...
5
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
brakes pull hard to left. salesman said it would "go away" after 1000 miles. it didn't. had serviced. still didn't...
5
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
we contacted gmc customer service (victor johnson) and requested an investigation. gmc has now told us that since no one...
5
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
master cylinder leaked all the brake fluid causing the pedal to go to the floor and the brakes to completely
5
SUSPENSION
vehicle experiences a vibration problem while traveling 65mph or more and it causes the vehicle to be pulled to the...
5
~ 20000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
vehicle returned after 'fix' on 6/14 complaint: a loud thump noise at engine transmission area then loss of power going...
5
~ 12000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
when driving the vehicle pulls strongly to the right. this has become very noticeable over the last three months. the...
4
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
j3140- eng cool adaptr rpl f2023-pin shaft seal t2020-warrenty towing f3023-rr diff housing rpl c0382 r/r win reg r&r/ rpl...
4
SIDEWALL > TIRES
dt: the contact bought goodyear wrangler tires in 2003. he had to take them back because of a blister on...
3
~ 85003 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
windshield wiper malfunction is a problem in my 1999 yukon. gmc does not want to address this seriouse problem. ...
3
~ 26000 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING
any recall on this vehicle? no safety defect listed. *ak...
3
~ 31667 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
complained to dealer of soft brakes! dealer replaced brake pads which are still available for inspection. no wear or chatter
3
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
dealer verified problem with driveline at startup or stopping. dealer stated this is a problem with yukon tahoe escalade and...
3
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
noticed oil spots on garage floor. drove to gmc dealer for repair. first repair dealer incorrectly diagnosed problem as fuel...
3
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
one of the four front brake pads was completely disintigrated and damaged. the front rotors needing to be replaced. gmc...
3
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1999 gmc yukon 4wd. abs activation at low speed increased stopping distance happens regularly. several close calls but no collisions...
2
~ 40000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
antilock brakes control unit/module...
2
~ 102000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
i have a 1999 gmc yukon with abs brakes and for some reason at high speed it very impossible to...
2
~ 35000 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
defective abs brakes. having taken to gmc dealer to repair multiple times with no solution. they want to charge me...
2
~ 25000 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION
gm has an anti-theft device called a passlock. the systems seems to be faulty on a very large number of...
2
~ 60000 miles
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE
i have a 1999 yukon gmc the steering wheel shakes while applying brakes. speeds vary any where from 10 mph...
2
~ 34763 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
any recall on this vehicle? no safety defect listed. *ak...
2
~ 45500 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
fuel tank leak from top of tank. after filling tank (not topped off) gas began pouring out from under vehicle.
2
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
since date of purchase consumer has had an exhaust system problem causing vehicle to make loud noises. please provide further
2
~ 31500 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
while driving about any speed vehicle will stall and lose electrical power and power steering. had taken vehicle to a...
2
~ 36500 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
basically consumer was having a problem with abs braking system. when applying brake pedal pedal stuck and ruined rotors. also...
2
SEATS
basically consumer was having a problem with abs braking system. when applying brake pedal pedal stuck and ruined rotors. also...
2
~ 37500 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
vehicle experiencing extended stopping distance when braking. nlm...
2
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
when a passenger got inside of vehicle and closed rear driver's side door consumer started driving and door opened up.there
2
~ 56250 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT
when a passenger got inside of vehicle and closed rear driver's side door consumer started driving and door opened up.there
2
~ 34763 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING
extreme vibration in steering wheel & through out vehicle at speeds of 60+. gm is aware of this problem but
2
~ 34763 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the front brakes would overheat & become sluggish. also vehicle's would stall out after being idled or stopped. taking vehicle
2
~ 41893 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE
when driving at 20-25 mph engine will cut off without prior warning which causes loss of all power. consumer has
2
~ 32250 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
brake rotor and pad kit purchased from rock auto was the wrong dimension and they refused to accept the improper...
1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING
tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc yukon. on april 20 2009 the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph. there...
1
~ 100000 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc yukon. on april 20 2009 the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph. there...
1
~ 100000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc yukon. on april 20 2009 the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph. there...
1
~ 100000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
my vehicle will not start periodically while it is raining or the humidity is very high. during this time the...
1
~ 70000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS
while getting a new set of tires on my 1999 gmc yukon 58000 miles the lug nuts on the right...
1
~ 58306 miles
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > REAR
events leading up to incident unknown. i have a 1999 yukon purchased used in 2001. at 160 000 miles the...
1
~ 166000 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
i have a 1999 gmc yukon with abs brakes and for some reason at high speed it very impossible to...
1
~ 70000 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT
purchased a vehicle from dealer and steering was never fixed. then purchased a extended warranty and it was never honored!...
1
~ 69526 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
while driving at 20 mph consumer drove across a rail road crossing. after crossing the track consumer felt that vehicle...
1
~ 28000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the consumer noticed that the vehicle was leaking coolant. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who indicated that
1
~ 82000 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING
power steering pump shaft sheared twice in three months making a slow speed sharp left u-turn. 1999 gmc yukon.*ak...
1
~ 40000 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
driver side electric seat heater overheated causing a burn to the seat cover (not to mention my backside). ph...
1
~ 37600 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
had taken vehicle to dealer for brake service on front disc brakes due to wear on disc. work after 15000...
1
SEAT BELTS
rear passenger seatbelt which bolts to floor frame came off would not protect an occupant in event of a crash....
1
SHIELD ASSEMBLY > CHILD SEAT
rear passenger seatbelt which bolts to floor frame came off would not protect an occupant in event of a crash....
1
AIR BAGS
no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...
1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
basically consumer was having a problem with abs braking system. when applying brake pedal pedal stuck and ruined rotors. also...
1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
basically consumer was having a problem with abs braking system. when applying brake pedal pedal stuck and ruined rotors. also...
1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the metal hydraulic brake line running from the master cylinder to the passenger side front disc brake assembly ruptured causing...
1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the metal hydraulic brake line running from the master cylinder to the passenger side front disc brake assembly ruptured causing...
1
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
dealer verified problem with driveline at startup or stopping. dealer stated this is a problem with yukon tahoe escalade and...
1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
j3140- eng cool adaptr rpl f2023-pin shaft seal t2020-warrenty towing f3023-rr diff housing rpl c0382 r/r win reg r&r/ rpl...
1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
vehicle was cut off by another vehicle. had to apply brakes (abs) quickly which failed to work. vehicle then dove...
1
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
noticed oil spots on garage floor. drove to gmc dealer for repair. first repair dealer incorrectly diagnosed problem as fuel...
1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
as i was driving through a snow furry i the snow packed up on the high-beam head lamps that were...
1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE
vehicle experiences a vibration problem while traveling 65mph or more and it causes the vehicle to be pulled to the...
1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
vehicle experiences a vibration problem while traveling 65mph or more and it causes the vehicle to be pulled to the...
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
vehicle experiences a vibration problem while traveling 65mph or more and it causes the vehicle to be pulled to the...
1
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
vehicle experiences a vibration problem while traveling 65mph or more and it causes the vehicle to be pulled to the...
1
BODY > STRUCTURE
vehicle was hit on the passenger's side causing the floorboards to buckle and forcing the accelerator pedal down. the vehicle
1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
vehicle experienced vibration dealer said it was fixed however while driving on the expressway the back of the drive shaft
1
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE
tensioner that adjusts main belt had broken. ever since would be making clicking noise. had taken to dealership 3 times
1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle returned after 'fix' on 6/14 complaint: a loud thump noise at engine transmission area then loss of power going...
1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
the front calipers are sticking the brake pads have been checked and one is worn half the thickness of the
1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
windshield wiper works intermittently. this has been happening for about a year. *ak...
1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
vehicle was hit on the passenger's side causing the floorboards to buckle and forcing the accelerator pedal down. the vehicle
1
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE
hood will fly up and down about inch to 2 inches depending on winds and it feels and looks like...
1

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