5.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,000 miles

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problem #5

Mar 202009

Yukon 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 GMC Yukon. On April 20, 2009, the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph. There had been no prior failures with the transmission since purchasing the vehicle used in January of 2009. In addition, there were alignment issues that caused the tires to explode, tie rod failure, brake failure, and the fuel gauge displays the incorrect amount of fuel in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 5/27/09 the upper and lower ball joints, lower ball joints, idler arm, steering gear, rack and pinion were all replaced. Updated 06/02/09.

- Buckeye, AZ, USA

problem #4

Oct 091998

Yukon

  • miles
Vehicle experiences a vibration problem while traveling 65mph or more and it causes the vehicle to be pulled to the left, dealer has tried many solutions to remedy the problem, 3 sets of tires have been changed (different brands and sizes), steering knuckles, drive line balance, and rotations have been done and the problem still exists, possibly a suspension problem.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 051999

(reported on)

Yukon

  • miles
While driving at any speed vehicle darts off to the right. Dealer can't find the cause.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

problem #2

Nov 151996

Yukon

  • miles
Vehicle experiencing problem at highway speed while making right turns. Steering wheel would jerk and vehicle would wander. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not under a recall, and no service bulletin was available. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

- Markesan, WI, USA

problem #1

Jul 141999

(reported on)

Yukon 4WD

  • miles
Vehicles is uneven. Left side is lower. Dealer claims that suspension is level, but body is not. They do not know what is wrong or waht to do about it. They claim it will not hurt vehicle or cause a problem when driving.

- Williamsport, MD, USA