Model year record

1999 GMC Yukon

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 262 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V122000

Seat belts: front: webbing

Component
Seat belts: front: webbing
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
279,132
Reported to NHTSA
2000-04-27
Owners notified
2000-12-29

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRAY INSERT ON THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRAY INSERT CORRECTS THE NONCOMPLIANCE.

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 slip7480,000 mi
Service brakes10147,265 mi
Tires1070,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission997,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic9129,000 mi
Electrical system7130,000 mi
Steering7102,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system6
Tires: tread/belt6
Air bags: frontal5
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump560,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder5
Suspension5100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4
Suspension: front4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3
Power train: axle assembly3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)395,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor378,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module250,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system291,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine283,785 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system263,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors273,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap264,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2112,500 mi
Seats275,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock250,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light270,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module294,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring280,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar269,526 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm269,526 mi
Air bags1
Child seat: shield assembly1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1100,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring170,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling182,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Equipment: other: labels1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer169,526 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1100,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler137,600 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump140,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1100,000 mi
Structure: body1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: frame and members128,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1166,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs158,306 mi

The 1998 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.