1999 GMC Yukon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC Yukon. That ranks 6th out of 33 Yukon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (100 complaints, 49%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 8 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
- 204owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 18complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 GMC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 100 | 49% | 90,000 | “stopping distance” (20%) | — |
| Steering | 20 | 10% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 7% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 15 | 7% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 7% | 98,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 6% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 6% | 82,893 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 5% | 148,633 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 5% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 2% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | 69,526 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | 112,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | 56,300 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | 58,306 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 GMC Yukon recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:webbing
Problem: 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."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the right front passenger restraint systems may not meet the neck extension requirements.
Fix: Dealers will install a tray insert on the top of the passenger side of the instrument panel. The tray insert corrects the noncompliance.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake line corrosion failure (PE10010) — opened Mar 30, 2010, closed Jan 5, 2011.
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
- Throttle sticking closed (EA02015) — opened Aug 1, 2002, closed Jan 12, 2004.
- Seat belt anchorage separation (EA01018) — opened Dec 20, 2001, closed Dec 9, 2002.
- Seat belt anchorage separation (PE01023) — opened Jul 17, 2001, closed Dec 20, 2001.
- Erratic power steering assist while driv (EA99011) — opened May 12, 1999, closed Feb 27, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle has only 21,650 m on it, used mostly on weekends and in the snow in winter. It was doing fine until 9/18/16 when suddenly i noticed my brake was not responding as usual. I had to push the pedal to the floor repeatedly to stop, barely missed hitting the car in front of me. I was on one of my…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc yukon. The contact stated that while braking at low speeds, the vehicles front end would rattle and shake. The contact stated that the brake pedal would travel to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs…
Anytime i apply the brakes and reach a speed between 5 and 10 mph the abs engages and the stopping distance is greatly increased.
Abs failure. Unable to stop vehicle. Removed abs module fuse to safely operate vehicle. *tr
Complete brake failure when two metal lines ruptured causing a loss of hydraulic pressure in both circuits during a hard stop. Abs had not activated. The braking took place at low speed when a car ahead stopped suddenly pedal sank to the floor, and the cable-activated parking brake was then used to…
Other GMC Yukon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Yukon | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Yukon | 41 | 3 |
| 2025 Yukon | 57 | 2 |
| 2024 Yukon | 106 | 3 |
| 2023 Yukon | 244 | 4 |
| 2022 Yukon | 184 | 5 |
| 2021 Yukon | 337 | 13 |
| 2020 Yukon | 36 | 4 |
| 2019 Yukon | 55 | 2 |
| 2018 Yukon | 70 | 3 |
| 2017 Yukon | 196 | 3 |
| 2016 Yukon | 270 | 5 |
| 2015 Yukon | 529 | 10 |
| 2014 Yukon | 56 | 3 |
| 2013 Yukon | 117 | 4 |
| 2012 Yukon | 63 | 3 |
| 2011 Yukon | 158 | 5 |
| 2010 Yukon | 105 | 3 |
| 2009 Yukon | 94 | 5 |
| 2008 Yukon | 187 | 4 |
| 2007 Yukon | 428 | 4 |
| 2006 Yukon | 27 | 2 |
| 2005 Yukon | 85 | 3 |
| 2004 Yukon | 159 | 2 |
| 2003 Yukon | 204 | 4 |
| 2002 Yukon | 158 | 3 |
| 2001 Yukon | 197 | 6 |
| 2000 Yukon | 166 | 6 |
| 1999 | 204 | 1 |
| 1998 Yukon | 80 | 2 |
| 1997 Yukon | 133 | 0 |
| 1996 Yukon | 70 | 3 |
| 1995 Yukon | 90 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Yukon?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 100 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Yukon?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 GMC 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 more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.