1998 GMC Yukon: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 gmc yukon. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking brake fluid abnormally. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the brake lines were severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the entire brake line system from front to rear was replaced. The failure and current mileage was 88,000. The ABS sensors failed three times. Updated 03/03/11”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2011

“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 gmc yukon. The contact stated the vehicle was parked in the driveway and ignited into heavy flames without warning. The vehicle parked next to the burning vehicle sustained damages to the front passenger door. The fire department extinguished the fire and informed that there was a strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The contact was advised by the insurance company there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 06e043000 (fuel system, gasoline). The cause of failure had not been determined at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2010

“This vehicle has historically been bad for wear on discs and pads. I had just replaced the discs and pads once again, and was in an accident. I really think the problem was with the ABS system and not the disc or pads.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2006

“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 gmc yukon. The contact stated that when he attempted to brake at low speeds, the ABS brake module activated and the vehicle would not stop. The contact disconnected the fuse for the ABS braking system to temporarily remedy the failure. As a result, the vehicle no longer had ABS braking ability. The failure occurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was a recall addressing the failure, but the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 156,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jun 2006

“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5mph and below, the ABS engaged. As a result, the stopping distance was increased. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, concerning the ABS. The vehicle has the same problems as in the recall; however is not included in the recall because of the VIN. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who recommended cleaning the wheel speed sensor however, the contact declined.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2006

“Dt*: the contact stated intermittently, while stopping the brakes would grab. This occurred at various speeds. The contact cleaned the sensors and there is no longer a problem. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 2/20/2007 - rust had built up under the front ABS sensor which caused sensor errors. *nm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2006

“Dt: the contact stated about three -four weeks ago the ABS kicked in at low speeds, and he has no stopping power. The dealer told the contact the bearing hubs needed to be replaced. About two weeks ago he noticed a grinding noise coming from the transmission area. The dealer told him the transfer case needed to be removed and likely replaced. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2005