Known Recalls

Model year record

1998 GMC Yukon

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 90 owner complaints on file.

GMC Yukon, 1992–1999 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1999 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V033000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,137
Reported to NHTSA
1998-02-17
Owners notified
1998-03-15

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V142000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,957
Reported to NHTSA
1997-08-29
Owners notified
1997-08-20

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1275,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1097,850 mi
Steering685,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission498,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift3—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)3—
Suspension385,000 mi
Unknown or other399,456 mi
Engine and engine cooling280,000 mi
Service brakes285,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2168,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2102,726 mi
Structure2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer263,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring225,000 mi
Air bags1148,000 mi
Air bags: frontal112,000 mi
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Equipment1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner180,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1200,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)143,400 mi
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic188,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring188,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension: front1—
Tires1—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems11,500 mi
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1173,000 mi

The 1997 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1999 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All GMC Yukon recalls by year

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