1999 Chevrolet Yukon Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 17, 2016 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Yukon years
Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Yukon. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Yukon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 490,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Chevrolet Yukon problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags2 · ~490,000 mi
Visibility2 · ~123,450 mi
Electrical System1 · ~66,000 mi
Seat Belts1 · ~190,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~129,000 mi
Structure1 · ~190,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags233%490,000——
Visibility233%123,450——
Electrical System117%66,000——
Seat Belts117%190,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic117%129,000——
Structure117%190,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 3 complaints
2003: 1200312004: 1200412005: 3200532016: 120161

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Chevrolet Yukon recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Yukon.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Steel wheel rim fracture (PE03026) — opened Jun 12, 2003, closed Nov 3, 2003.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

*takata recall * my brother died as a result of a mva april 2016. He was driving his green chevy yukon on hwy 5 in lancaster,sc headed toward rock hill sc when the car traveling the opposite direction crossed the center line and drove straight into my brothers' path. Neither airbag deployed in his…

Air Bags · received Oct 17, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10916484

Windshield wipers failed to come on. Then will start or may not start. *nm

Visibility · received Nov 16, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10142823

My 1999 chevrolet tahoe's vin # is not covered under a recently issued recall (campaign # 05v379000). The exact symptoms of my braking problem match the reason for the recall and yet my vehicle is not covered. *nm

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Sep 30, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10138256

My husband and i were driving back from visiting family on 895n approximately 2 miles from the habor tunnel when our 1999 chevy tahoe lost all power. All emergency lights were lit on the dashboard. We were driving at approximately 65mph with the a/c on and the satellite radio on. This incident has…

Electrical System · received Jul 4, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10127391

The windshield wipers worked intermittently. The dealer stated that it was the circuit board. *jb consumer filed complaint because vehicle was not covered under the recall with vehicles witht the same problem. *tc

Visibility · received Oct 27, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10091440

Other Chevrolet Yukon years

← 1998 Yukon · 2000 Yukon →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 Yukon140
2002 Yukon60
2001 Yukon60
2000 Yukon80
199960
1998 Yukon50

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Yukon?

Owners most often report air bags, visibility, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Yukon?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.