1998 Chevrolet Yukon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon years
- Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon. That ranks 6th out of 6 Yukon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 23,232 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Yukon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 40% | 23,232 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 23,232 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 23,232 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Yukon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Driver's side brake line rupture causing brake system failure. *tr
Set of 4 cooper discoverer lt 32 x 11.5 all terrain tires were purchased in september 2002, after about 35,000 miles one had complete tread separation another swelled over outside 1/2 of tread around entire circumference. Both tires were on the rear of a 98 tahoe traveling at 65-70 mph on…
Tl* - the contact owns a 1998 gmc yukon. The contact stated that there were strong gas fumes coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed a large puddle of gas under the vehicle which was parked in the garage. Two people became sick from the fumes coming into the house. The failure mileage was…
1998 chevrolet tahoe abs system activates at speed below 5 mph regardless of road conditions. This results in stopping distance longer than necessary. A recall of 1999 to present tahoes has already been initiated and my 1998 chevrolet tahoe has the same problem. *nm
While driving wheels will start to turn before steering wheel is turned. Contacted dealer. *ak
Other Chevrolet Yukon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Yukon | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 Yukon | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 Yukon | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 Yukon | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon?
Owners most often report tires, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.