1999 GMC Yukon XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 12, 2014 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Yukon XL years
Not enough data 28th of 28 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC Yukon XL. That ranks 28th out of 28 Yukon XL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 82,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 1999 GMC Yukon XL problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~82,500 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~75,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic267%82,500——
Service Brakes133%75,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 1 complaints
2005: 1200512010: 1201012014: 120141

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 GMC Yukon XL recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 GMC Yukon XL.

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.

Brake failure due to rusted through brake lines. *tr

Service Brakes · received Mar 12, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10568810

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc yukon xl. The contact stated that when traveling at a high speed and applying the brakes, the brakes would sporadically slip. The slip would occur on even and dry pavement. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised that the vehicle was not under recall…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 4, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10359005

Dt*: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall, campaign 05v379000 regarding the service brakes, hydraulic:anti lock. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. While coming to a stop at 5 to 10 mph, the brakes pulsated…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Dec 30, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10146559

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Yukon XL?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Yukon XL?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 GMC Yukon XL a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.