1993 GMC Yukon: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 17 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes. The brakes will lock up causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Nlm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2002
“Windshield wipers work intermittently, this could result in inoperative windshield wipers which would reduce driver's visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Vehicle taken to dealer for repairs: feel free to provide any further details. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 1999
“Driver seatbelt was replaced at owner cost in 1997 because it would not retract. Front passenger seatbelt was replaced at owner cost in 1995 and 1999 because it would not extend. Seatbelt systems appear to be poorly designed and may fail in an accident or preclude their use by vehicle occupants”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 1999
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“Front brakes lock up too easily causing loss of control. Dangerous especially on wet roads. Happens on dry roads as well if a little sand is on road. ABS brakes shouldn't lock up at all.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 1998
“Seat belt does not give an audible click upon latching/occupant does not know if the seat belt is properly buckeled. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 1995
“ABS: pedal intermittently goes to floor; occasionally when braking wheels will lock up; speed 10 to 50 mph; extended stopping; no warning. Tt”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 1994
“When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes lock up. The truck has had 2 master cylinders and 1 ABS motor installed . *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“While driving exerienced. Intermittent windshield wiper failure, dealer indicated that manufacturer was redisigning circuit board and at present there was no solution. *ak”Owner report · Visibility
“The ABS will acitivate without cause. When the occurs, it is very difficult to stop the vehicle because the brake pedal goes to the floor.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“ABS brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Brake failure has caused one accident. Please describe further details. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
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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Is the 1993 GMC Yukon reliable?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1993 GMC Yukon. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1993 GMC Yukon have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.