1998 GMC YUKON

3 recalls, 90 complaints - 53 TSBs

06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
98V033000 Feb 17, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.
1,137 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
97V142000 Aug 29, 1997
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY EXTENDED-CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 4-DOOR UTILITY TRUCKS. THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT TO STEERING GEAR PINCH BOLT IS "FINGER LOOSE" OR MISSING ALLOWING THE BOLT TO LOOSEN AND FALL OUT. THE STEERING SHAFT YOKE CAN WEAR CAUSING AN OFF CENTER STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence
RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND CAB CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS ARE ARRANGING TO HAVE THE VEHICLES INVOLVED TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION IS BEING ARRANGED FOR OWNERS. DEALERS WILL THEN INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR THE PRESENCE OF A PINCH BOLT AND TORQUE THIS BOLT TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
3,957 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

90 total complaints 7 crashes 1 fires 6 injuries 3 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP12
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR10
STEERING6
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT3
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)3
SUSPENSION3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC2
AIR BAGS Dec 7, 2019
Incident date: Feb 13, 2017
I GOT INTO A ACCIDENT. AT THE INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON ST AND 2ND ST IN RENO NV. I IMPACTED ANOTHER CAR AS THEY WENT ACROSS THE INTERSECTION. I HAD THE RIGHT OF WAY, I IMPACTED THE PASSENGER REAR END OF THE OTHER PERSONS VEHICLE. THE MAIN POINT OF IMPACT ON MY YUKON WAS THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT C... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES May 10, 2015
Incident date: Apr 21, 2015
BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC DURING RUSH HOUR, BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR CAUSING ABOUT A 10 MPH IMPACT INTO PICKUP IN FRONT OF US. GLAD WE WEREN'T UP TO SPEED WHEN THE BRAKES WENT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I HAVE RUSTED BRAKE LINES, AND THE FRONT CROSSOVER LINE LEAKING PROFUSELY DUE TO CORROSION OF METAL... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 10, 2015
Incident date: Apr 21, 2015
BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC DURING RUSH HOUR, BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR CAUSING ABOUT A 10 MPH IMPACT INTO PICKUP IN FRONT OF US. GLAD WE WEREN'T UP TO SPEED WHEN THE BRAKES WENT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I HAVE RUSTED BRAKE LINES, AND THE FRONT CROSSOVER LINE LEAKING PROFUSELY DUE TO CORROSION OF METAL... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 18, 2014
Incident date: Jul 20, 2014
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK JUST LOST ALL POWER AND CUT OFF. SHE MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT IT IN PARK. IT DIDN'T START RIGHT AWAY BUT I A COUPLE OF MINUTES IT STARTED BACK UP AND WE MADE IT HOME. IT HAS SUBSEQUENTLY DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES NOW. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 18, 2014
Incident date: Jul 20, 2014
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK JUST LOST ALL POWER AND CUT OFF. SHE MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT IT IN PARK. IT DIDN'T START RIGHT AWAY BUT I A COUPLE OF MINUTES IT STARTED BACK UP AND WE MADE IT HOME. IT HAS SUBSEQUENTLY DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES NOW. *TR
STEERING Aug 14, 2013
Incident date: Jul 29, 2013
POWER STEERING PUMP LOST "POWER", LUCKILY, AT LOW SPEED AND CLOSE TO HOME. THE PULLEY SHAFT BROKE OFF AT THE IMPELLER. I REPLACED THE PUMP, WITH A REMAN FROM AUTOZONE. THE "NEW" PUMP LASTED ABOUT 25 MILES BEFORE IT'S SHAFT BROKE. I'M INSTALLING A REPLACEMENT REMAN THIS EVENING. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES May 18, 2012
Incident date: Jun 1, 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 H... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jan 14, 2011
Incident date: Jan 4, 2011
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 REPLA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING Jan 14, 2011
Incident date: Jan 4, 2011
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 REPLA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jun 25, 2010
Incident date: Jun 16, 2010
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 THA... Read more
Fire
STEERING Mar 3, 2010
Incident date: Aug 10, 2004
THE POWER STEERING GOES INTO "FULL MODE" AT SPEEDS ABOVE ABOUT 25 MPH, MAKING A ONE INCH MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL INTO THE EQUIVALENT OF A ONE QUARTER TURN OF THE WHEEL. IT IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS ON THE FREEWAY, ALTHOUGH ON CITY STREETS IT MAKES THE VEHICLE JERK AROUND IN THE LANE. THIS HAS A... Read more
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS May 18, 2009
Incident date: May 17, 2008
BROKEN TIRE VALVE STEM LEADING TO FLAT TIRE. NEW TIRE AND VALVE STEM WAS INSTALLED 1500 MILES. *TR
EQUIPMENT Nov 28, 2007
Incident date: Aug 21, 2007
THE VEHICLE WOULD BE RUNNING FINE, THEN YOU WOULD NOT KNOW AFTER YOU MADE A STOP AND TURNED IT OFF IF IT WOULD START AGAIN. SOMETIMES YOU COULD DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES FOR A WHILE AND THEN IT WOULD START. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP, THEY COULD NOT FIND A DEFINITIVE PROBLEM. THEN THE FUEL PUMP WENT OU... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Nov 28, 2007
Incident date: Aug 21, 2007
THE VEHICLE WOULD BE RUNNING FINE, THEN YOU WOULD NOT KNOW AFTER YOU MADE A STOP AND TURNED IT OFF IF IT WOULD START AGAIN. SOMETIMES YOU COULD DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES FOR A WHILE AND THEN IT WOULD START. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP, THEY COULD NOT FIND A DEFINITIVE PROBLEM. THEN THE FUEL PUMP WENT OU... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR May 17, 2007
Incident date: Apr 21, 2007
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT FUNCTION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 10, 2007
Incident date: Dec 5, 2006
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
Crash 2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC May 10, 2007
Incident date: Dec 5, 2006
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
Crash 2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 8, 2006
Incident date: Nov 15, 2003
I HAVE A 1998 GMC YUKON AND FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS I'VE BEEN DEALING WITH THE GM ANTILOCK BRAKE PROBLEM OUTLINED IN THE 1999 THRU 2002 RECALL. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CLOSE CALLS OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS AND WHEN THE ANTILOCK BRAKES KICK IN FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT LOW SPEEDS IT IS BOTH VERY UN-NERVING AND... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 28, 2006
Incident date: Mar 28, 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 VE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 13, 2006
Incident date: Mar 1, 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... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 13, 2006
Incident date: Aug 1, 2005
WHILE STOPPING AT SLOW SPEED, MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED ON MY 1998 GMC YUKON CAUSING ME TO NARROWLY MISS AN ACCIDENT. THE SYSTEM WOULD DO THIS AT LEAST ONCE A DAY WITH NO WARNING. I HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED - THE CORROSION WAS REMOVED FROM UNDER THE BRAKE SENSORS. MONTHS LATER I SAW GM ISSUE A R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Nov 8, 2005
Incident date: Oct 18, 2005
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... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Nov 8, 2005
Incident date: Oct 18, 2005
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... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 25, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL, BUT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE ABS ACTIVATED WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS. THERE WAS VIBRATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE ABS LIGHT DID ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 10, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE AT SLOW SPEEDS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 14, 2005
Incident date: Sep 14, 2005
I JUST BOUGHT A 1998 YUKON AND DURING INSPECTION ASKED ABOUT MY BRAKE ISSUES. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE ABS. I LOOKED IT UP AND IT IS DOING EXACTLY WHAT THE RECALL STATES (GM RE-CALL #05068). DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKING, IT HAS AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Aug 25, 2005
Incident date: Aug 24, 2005
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE RIDE STARTED TO BE CHOPPY NO LONGER SMOOTH AND WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WAS BUCKING, THEN WHEN WE PROCEEDED DOWN THE ROAD WE HEARD A LOUD BANG OF METAL ,THEN IT FELT LIKE THE BRAKE PAD HAD BROKEN OR CALIPER HAD FALLEN AND IT WAS GRINDING THE NOI... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Jul 29, 2005
Incident date: Dec 2, 2004
DT: A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR THE SAME FAILURE THAT WAS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THIS STARTED ON DECEMBER 2, 2004 AND CON... Read more
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Jul 26, 2005
Incident date: Jul 25, 2005
I HAVE A 1998 GMC YUKON THAT HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING BOX AND I HAVE COTACTED GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE ABOUT RECALL #97V142000 AND THEY SAID THEY KNEW OF NO RECALL AT ALL FOR 98 YUKONS AND I KNOW THAT IT IS BY VIN #S BUT MY VEHICAL IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL ON OTHER YUKO... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR May 22, 2005
Incident date: May 20, 2005
FOR THE PAST YEAR, MY WIPERS HAVE BEEN STOPPING INTERMITTENTLY. ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS RAINING, THEY DO NOT START. I TRY WHEN THE WEATHER IS DRYER, AND THEY SEEM TO WORK AT THAT TIME, HOWEVER, STILL INTERMITTENLY.
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR May 3, 2005
Incident date: May 3, 2005
OUR 98 GMC YUKON SHOULD HAVE 2 RECALLS, ONE FOR THE WIPER MOTOR THAT EVERYTHING THE YEAR UPTO OURS WAS MADE HAD ONE & OURS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ALLL THE OTHER RECALLS DID & WE HAD NOTHING RECALLED ON OURS, THE 2ND IS THE STEERING GEAR BOX OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM BUT OURS THE SAME YEAR BU... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Feb 8, 2005
Incident date: Feb 7, 2005
CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SIX TIMES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. WHEN BEING REPLACED THE CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Oct 20, 2004
Incident date: Oct 18, 2004
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ON MY 1988 GMC YUKON OCCASSIONALLY FAILS IN WET WEATHER. (AS DESCRIBED IN YOUR FILE #30V159000) THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THIS, 03023 , DOES NOT COVER MY VEHICLE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Oct 20, 2004
Incident date: Oct 20, 2004
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES,THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE DRIVER NOTICED THE BRAKES LACK OF BRAKING POWER IN ORDER TO STOP THE DISTANCE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE ROTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE ROTORS BEING ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Aug 30, 2004
Incident date: Aug 26, 2004
AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
Crash 2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT Aug 17, 2004
Incident date: Apr 1, 2003
NAR 05/28/2003 *MR THE CONSUMER BRAKES LOCKED IN A MAJOR TRAFFIC JAM DUE TO SENSOR FAILURE AND THE COST OF REPAIRS WERE APPROX $455.00. *CB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Jul 27, 2004
Incident date: Jul 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I HAD TO CHANGE LANES THROUGH TRAFFIC AND STOP ON THE SHOULDER BECAUSE I HAD NO VISIBILITY. THIS SAME EVENT HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES PREVIOUS TO THIS INCIDENT. MY HUSBAND OWN A DIFFERENT GMC VECHILE THAT WAS REC... Read more
STEERING May 5, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A STEERING PROBLEM. THERE WAS A LOST OF MOTION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND IT WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY UNSTABLE WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. *AK THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER INTO ONCOMING LANES AND OR IN TRAFFIC WITH NO WARNING. *SC *JB
SUSPENSION May 5, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A STEERING PROBLEM. THERE WAS A LOST OF MOTION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND IT WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY UNSTABLE WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. *AK THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER INTO ONCOMING LANES AND OR IN TRAFFIC WITH NO WARNING. *SC *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2003
MY CONCERNS ARE A HEALTH ISSUE. I'VE OWNED A 1996 YUKON AND I NOW OWN A 1998 YUKON. AND BOTH HAVE WATER LEAK PROBLEMS IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE,THE PROBLEM WITH THE LEAK IS THAT THEY GO UNNOTICED BY THE CONSUMER BECAUSE OF THE LOCATION. WHEN YOU DRIVE YOUR SUV IN WET WEATHER, WATER COMES IN T... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Apr 5, 2004
Incident date: Apr 5, 2004
THE HEAD GASKET LEAKED WATER, DUE TO A FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAD PROBLEM WITH A WET FLOOR, THE CONSUMER BELIEVED IT WAS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. DEALER NOT NOTIFIED YET. *NM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK UNDER PRESSURE WHICH RUSTED AND PITTED THE RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 5, 2004
Incident date: Apr 5, 2004
THE HEAD GASKET LEAKED WATER, DUE TO A FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAD PROBLEM WITH A WET FLOOR, THE CONSUMER BELIEVED IT WAS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. DEALER NOT NOTIFIED YET. *NM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK UNDER PRESSURE WHICH RUSTED AND PITTED THE RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Apr 1, 2004
Incident date: Mar 24, 2004
WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Mar 10, 2004
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THEY WILL SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING. CONSUMER HAS TO EXIST THE TRUCK AND PLAY WITH THE WIPER FOR THEM TO RESTART. THIS RESULTS IN POOR VISIBILITY AND ALMOST CAUSES ACCIDENTS. THERE'S A RECALL 03V159000 FOR THIS ISSUE BUT THE MODEL AND YEAR IS OUTSIDE THE REME... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING Feb 20, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2003
RECENTLY, MY DAUGHTER, TRACYE, A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER FOR THE DAWSON COUNTY GEORGIA SCHOOL SYSTEM, CALLED ME FOR HELP WITH HER 1998 YUKON. AT DAYS END, SHE PROCEEDED TO HER VEHICLE TO GO HOME. IT WAS RAINING HEAVILY AT THE TIME. HER WINDSHIED WIPERS WOULD NOT START. SHE CALLED ME, AND I HA... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Feb 19, 2004
Incident date: Feb 17, 2004
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE DURING A WET SNOW-STORM, IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE SLUSH ON OUR WINDSHIELD, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING. IT IS ONLY BY THE GRACE OF GOD THAT I WAS ABLE TO CROSS LANES AND REACH THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I TURNED OFF MY ENGINE AND WAITED FOR APPROX. 1... Read more
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Feb 19, 2004
Incident date: Aug 26, 2003
ABOUT 3 HOURS INTO A LONG-DISTANCE TRIP, DURING HEAVY RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON MY CAR QUIT WORKING. I WAS PULLING A CAMP TRAILER AND HAD 4 CHILDREN IN THE CAR WITH ME. IT WAS A VERY FRIGHENING EXPERIENCE AND CAUSED US ALL GREAT DISTRESS AND ANXIETY WITH THE DANGEROUS SITUATION. THERE WAS NO PU... Read more
3 deaths
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Feb 19, 2004
Incident date: Mar 6, 2003
DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN SO. IDAHO, DURING A HEAVY RAINSTORM, IN MODERATE TRAFFIC, MY WINDSHIELD WIPER SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. I COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING IN FRONT OF ME (THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD) AND HAD TO GUIDE MY CAR TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD USING THE SIDE WINDOW FOR VISABILITY. I REPEATEDLY... Read more
STEERING Jan 26, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 2003
THE STEERING OVER COMPENSATES AT SPEEDS OF 20+. PLEASE REFER TO EA99-011, AS IT IS CONSISTENT WITH THAT DOCUMENT. *LA
STEERING Jan 13, 2004
CONSUMER STATED THAT FOR SIX MONTHS WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING LEFT TURNS STEERING BECAME LOOSE. *AK

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 GMC YUKON

53 manufacturer communications from 40 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT8
100000 POWER TRAIN6
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES3
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL3
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2
17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
19NA273 Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273 Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073 Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073 Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073 Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
16NA260 Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
PIC4696B Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Recalls Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
PI0969 May 3, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
PI0969 May 3, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
00-00-89-027G Nov 28, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
00-00-89-027G Nov 28, 2012
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
3340 Sep 23, 2006
021244 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
LEFT FRONT AXLE SHAFT DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LEAK SEAL SHAFT. *KB
020525006 Jan 1, 2006
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT
020730024A Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
040604088 Mar 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
REPLACEMENT OF CONNECTOR WHEN REPLACING FUEL TANK MODULE/FUEL PUMP MODULE. *TT
3005 Jan 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
93-00 FULL SIZE UTILITIES (GMT 400 OLD STYLE ONLY) AC BLOWS WARM AND THE HIGH SIDE PRESSURE IS TOO HIGH. *MJ
01599 Jan 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE. *TT
00149D Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1996 - 1999 P32 MODELS. SIT BULLETIN 1416475. *TT
00149C Nov 18, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1996-1999 P32 AND THE 1996-2002 GMC C/K TRUCK. *TT
01410 Nov 18, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
POOR PERFORMANCE FROM A STOP IN 2WD, AUTO OR 4WD HI. 2003, 2003 CADILLAC EXT ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
01349A Nov 18, 2003
093000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
6.5L L49 L56 L57 L65 DIESEL ENGINE REQUIRING FUEL INJECTION PUMP REPLACEMENT. MODELS P32/P42 1994-1999 INCLUDED. *TT
010730002C Aug 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
020421005A Feb 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE, NOISE, VIBRATION, LEAKS, HOT ODOR. *TT
020525006A Dec 1, 2002
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY. *TT
990730016A Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
020421005 Jun 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT MOVE WHEN 4-WHEEL DRIVE IS REQUESTED, NOISE, SHUDDER, POOR PERFORMANCE, TRANSMISSION / TRANSFER CASE SLIPS, TRANSMISSION WILL NOT UPSHIFT, SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. *TT
010856004A Sep 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATION ON THE INSTUMENT PANEL, ENGINE STALLS. *YH
010856004 Aug 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, ENGINE STALL, NO START, AND DIAGNOSIC TROUBLE CODE B2960. *SLC
660421002 Apr 1, 1999
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE 4WD IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
3081 Nov 17, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION. *TT
3300 Apr 21, 2005
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
4WD MODELS WITH NOISE, VIBRATION ON DRY PAVEMENT. *EH
3349 May 10, 2005
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
4WD INOPERATIVE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U1026 ATC FUSE OPEN. *TT
3389 Sep 28, 2005
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE INOPERATIVE AND THE 4WD SERVICE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. DIAGNOSIS MAY REVEAL THAT THE ATC FUSE COULD BE OPEN, POSSIBLE DTC C0308, OR VARIOUS U CODES MAY BE SET. THE ENCODER MOTOR MAY ALSO BE SHORTED OR THE TCCM MAY BE DAMA

GMC YUKON - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC YUKON across all model years (1992, 2026).

153 Total Recalls
6,445 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
309 Reported Crashes
69 Reported Fires
24 Reported Deaths

GMC YUKON - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 3 36 View
2025 2 75 View
2024 3 142 View
2023 4 295 View
2022 5 237 View
2021 13 433 View
2020 4 40 View
2019 2 72 View
2018 3 95 View
2017 3 257 View
2016 5 368 View
2015 10 682 View
2014 3 79 View
2013 4 149 View
2012 3 88 View
2011 5 216 View
2010 4 149 View
2009 5 116 View
2008 4 250 View
2007 4 581 View
2006 3 49 View
2005 5 101 View
2004 4 186 View
2003 6 251 View
2002 5 187 View
2001 8 258 View
2000 9 199 View
1999 2 262 View
1998 (current) 3 90
1997 1 180 View
1996 4 90 View
1995 7 117 View
1994 4 71 View
1993 1 19 View
1992 2 23 View
1987 0 1 View
1986 0 1 View

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