1999 Gmc YUKON: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
178 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
90,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 85 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 66 of 178 complaints (37.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 101 | 56.7% |
| Steering behavior | 17 | 9.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 11 | 6.2% |
| Engine operation | 8 | 4.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 3.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 2.8% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 66 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 8 |
| Tires | 8 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 5 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 66; Service Brakes: 10; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 9; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 8; Tires: 8; Electrical System: 7; Steering: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 21 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 25 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 18 |
| 150,000 and above | 13 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 21; 75,000 to 99,999: 25; 100,000 to 149,999: 18; 150,000 and above: 13
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (25). 93 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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 36 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
2000: 36; 2001: 20; 2002: 6; 2003: 13; 2004: 9; 2005: 26; 2006: 24; 2007: 5; 2008: 15; 2009: 7; 2010: 3; 2011: 1; 2012: 4; 2013: 4; 2014: 2; 2016: 3
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 101 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 11 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000885 · 2003-01-09 (January 9, 2003)
ALIGNMENT SHOP REPORTED TREAD SEPARATION ON ONE TIRE; HAD TIRE TREAD SEPARATION ON ANOTHER TIRE CONFIRMED BY DEALERSHIP BACK IN DEC. 2002; REPLACED A THIRD TIRE APPROX. SUMMER OF 2001 DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. ALL TIRES ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1999 GMC YUKON WITH APPROX. 35,000 MILES: B.F. GOODRICH RADIAL LONG TRAIL T/A - SIZE 245/75R16
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10000885 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004719 · 2003-01-27 (January 27, 2003)
SPEEDOMETER AND BRAKING LIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. ALSO VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT ABOVE 2ND GEAR. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE(ECM) WAS FLOODED WITH GASOLINE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE LEAKING FUEL INJECTOR. DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT CONSUMER REPLACE ALL 8 INJECTORS BECAUSE THEY ARE EXHIBITING THE SAME POTENTIAL TO FAIL/LEAK.*AK HARNESS, CPI FUEL, METER, VCM, CORE RETURN, SEAL AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY WERE REPLACED. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 73,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10004719 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005444 · 2003-02-07 (February 7, 2003)
DRIVER SIDE ELECTRIC SEAT HEATER OVERHEATED CAUSING A BURN TO THE SEAT COVER (NOT TO MENTION MY BACKSIDE). PH
Owner-reported narrative. 37,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005444 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009325 · 2003-02-25 (February 25, 2003)
THE FUEL PUMP OVERHEATED TO THE POINT WHERE IT MELTED THE WIRE TO THE TOP OF THE TANK, THEN PROCEEDED TO MELT A WHOLE IN THE CONNECTOR GOING TO THE GAS TANK. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009325 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011011 · 2003-03-25 (March 25, 2003)
WINDSHIELD WIPER MALFUNCTION IS A PROBLEM IN MY 1999 YUKON. GMC DOES NOT WANT TO ADDRESS THIS SERIOUSE PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011011 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018533 · 2003-05-12 (May 12, 2003)
QUICK CHANGE CONNECTOR ON THE MANIFOLD IS MANUFACTURED FROM A DISSIMILAR METAL CAUSING PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE FITTING RESULTING IN A LOSS OF COOLANT. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 91,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018533 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021064 · 2003-06-05 (June 5, 2003)
WINDSHEILD WIPERS WORKS INTERMITTENTLYON A FAMILY TRIP HAD TO GET OUT AND TAP THE WINDSHIELD MOTOR BOX ON THE FIREWELL, AND THEN THEY WORK. I LEARNED OF A RECALL,BUT IT DIDN'T EXTEND TO THE YEAR 1999 I THINK IT SHOULD,AND IF YOU THINK IT SHOULD PLEASE SEND ME A RECALL. THANK YOU.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024757 · 2003-06-23 (June 23, 2003)
WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT A YEAR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024757 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V122000 · Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
Reported: 2000-04-27 (April 27, 2000)
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."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRAY INSERT ON THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRAY INSERT CORRECTS THE NONCOMPLIANCE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗