1994 GMC Yukon: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 58 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (34% of complaints); the 1992 and 1993 model years look more trouble-free.
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 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 gmc yukon. The contact stated that while parking, there was a loud bang from under the frame. The contact discovered that the vehicle was rusted near the axle and lower control arms. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 140,000. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2013
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 gmc yukon. While driving at an unknown speed in the rain, the windshield wiper motor failed. When the contact set the wipers on high, they worked intermittently. Report number 71-744459098 was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). He will take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 132,000 and current mileage was 133,000.”Owner report · Visibility · May 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 gmc yukon. The contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer), although the failures were identical. The vehicle will be repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 155,000 and current mileage was 160,000.”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2008
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“When braking hard, especially in a downhill motion on wet or snowy roads the brakes lock up. Removing one's foot from the pedal does not release the braking action. Only when the tires stop skidding does the braking action release, allowing for one to "try again" by applying the brakes more gently. By then the vehicle is nearly stopped anyway. I have nearly skidded into intersections or cars in front of me on at least five occasions.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2005
“The consumer was driving 25 mph, when the front brakes locked, causing him to drive into a creek. The vehicle was retrieved and towed. The ABS had started to make a noise prior to the brakes locking. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2005
“While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed. Recall 03v159000 was issued. But this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak *mr”Owner report · Visibility · Feb 2004
“I own a 1994 gmc yukon and the windshield wipers quit working without warning. Sometimes they will start working on their own, sometimes you have to tug on them to get them to start up again. The recall says 1994 to 1997 but I have not received a letter. Gm says my VIN is not included. This is a joke, there is definately a defect and this is very dangerous as I drive 68 miles a day. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Feb 2004
“Faulty transfer case output shaft snap-ring. #12470554. This ring has failed three times in three years. Gm can't tell me why the ring fails. Cost about $250 to replace this $6.00 item. *la”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2003
“Windshield wipers operate intermittently. Consumer contacted the dealer, who stated that this vehicle was not apart of the recall, but the plug to the wiper motor defective. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2003
“NHTSA# 98-v-150-0001: vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently. Consumer has the same problem. However this vehicle was not recalled due to the VIN. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 12 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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).
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS AND MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONICALLY FUEL INJECTED 6.5L DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION PART 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL DRIVEABILITY OF THESE VEHICLES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SOME RECENTLY DEVELOPED ENHANCEMENTS WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL DRIVEABILITY OF THESE VEHICLES.
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
How other years compare
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Is the 1994 GMC Yukon reliable?
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 GMC Yukon. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (34% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 GMC Yukon problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 139,874 miles or less.
Does the 1994 GMC Yukon have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have 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.