1999 GMC Yukon: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 204 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (45% of complaints); the 1998 model year looks 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 204 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Anytime I apply the brakes and reach a speed between 5 and 10 mph the ABS engages and the stopping distance is greatly increased.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Aug 2015
“Complete brake failure when two metal lines ruptured causing a loss of hydraulic pressure in both circuits during a hard stop. ABS had not activated. The braking took place at low speed when a car ahead stopped suddenly pedal sank to the floor, and the cable-activated parking brake was then used to avoid a collision and get the truck to the side of the road.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2014
“Same thing as already listed. My radio, wipers and windows stopped working. The radio will randomly come on but if you try to use the wipers or roll down a window it shuts all 3 down. Found through research this is a common issue and requires the body control module to be replaced. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2013
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“Had to stop in a hurry on the freeway and was going about 60 miles an hour and hit the brakes, I believe the ABS locked up and I fishtailed from the left to the right and back to the left again. Engine shutoff automatically and check engine light came on. This nearly caused a multi car collision with a possible bridge fly away as we were on a bridge at the time. Luckily through defensive driving was able to gain control of the vehicle and keep it from hitting anything or anyone, however now when turning right or left there is a squeak at every rotation when going slow. Also the vehicle slowly hesitates coming to a stop and ABS will sometimes start engaging causing near collisions. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc yukon. The contact stated that while braking at low speeds, the vehicles front end would rattle and shake. The contact stated that the brake pedal would travel to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Apr 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc yukon. The contact stated that while applying the brake the vehicle slowed to approximately 3 mph but did not come to a stop. The dealer was notified and informed him that based on the information given there was corrosion on the brake sensor that caused the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2012
“As I was pulling out of the parking lot of my work, onto a public road, I came to a stop sign. I had brake pedal pressure for about 1 second, then the pedal went to the floor. There was traffic coming from both directions so I became a little nervous. The truck did stop in time though. I knew I had blown a brake line right away. I went back to work and inspected the lines and the rear line had blown apart. This is my second gm vehicle that blew a brake line in the exact same spot on the vehicle. I recently moved to florida, this vehicle has been an ohio vehicle all it life. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2012
“While slowly approaching stop sign on the first trip of the day, brakes were slow to respond and pedal depression was more than usual. Stopped on side of the road and had yukon towed to repair shop. Right front brake line found rusted through. Corrosion found on other three lines,but not as severe as right front. Replaced all four brake lines. Nine years of vehicle mileage accumulated in connecticut, and five in delaware. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Aug 2012
“I went to pull my horse trailer forward to load horses and the brake pedal went to the floor. I was able to turn the vehicle uphill to get it to stop. A neighbor took the protective panel off of the front undercarriage and found brake fluid leaking from the tubing. The truck is scheduled to go to the repair shop tomorrow to fix this. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2011
“Brake line failure due to corrosion of the lines,on my 1999 gmc yukon 1500 further inspection the entire undersection badly corroded. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2010
When filing, owners marked a crash in 18 of these complaints and injuries in 8 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 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. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRAY INSERT ON THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRAY INSERT CORRECTS THE NONCOMPLIANCE.
How other years compare
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Is the 1999 GMC Yukon reliable?
NHTSA has 204 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 GMC Yukon. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (45% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 GMC Yukon problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 90,000 miles or less.
Does the 1999 GMC Yukon have open recalls?
2 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.