Gulf Stream YELLOWSTONE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
16 distinct recall campaigns
32,260 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 to 2013 model years. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 6 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 16.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 16.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
Electrical System: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 1; Steering: 1; Structure: 1; Tires: 1; Trailer Hitches: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2010: 1; 2012: 1; 2015: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10761121 · 2015-09-02 (September 2, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 GULF STREAM YELLOWSTONE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, IT CAUGHT FIRE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, THE FIRE BURNED ITSELF OUT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SUGGESTED THAT THE FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10761121 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10210191 · 2007-11-28 (November 28, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GULF STREAM 5211 YELLOW STONE RV. WHEN THE CAP WAS PLACED ONTO THE FRAME, THE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION BECAME OFF BALANCE. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING IS OFF BALANCE AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FROM LANE TO LANE. THE DEALER PROMISED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AS OF YET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,845 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,400. UPDATED 01-15-08. *KB
Owner-reported narrative. 1,845 miles reported. Look up ODI 10210191 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
1997: 1; 1998: 1; 1999: 1; 2000: 2; 2001: 4; 2002: 4; 2003: 5; 2004: 6; 2005: 5; 2006: 5; 2007: 6; 2008: 7; 2009: 6; 2010: 4; 2011: 4; 2012: 2; 2013: 1