4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,857 miles

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problem #18

Oct 152007

Yukon 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 128,000 miles
Vehicle keeps pulling to either side of turn on speeds above 25mhp, was told is the steering sensor but have not replace it. Vehicle has been doing this since about 128K. Brake pedal is spongy even after needed adjustments were performed.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #17

May 202004

Yukon 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,000 miles
At speed, 20+mph, the steering will go out for a second or 2 as if it is on ice. I have noticed a recall on 98 GMC Yukon, (#97V142000), but not on 97's. I have been told that it could be my steering box. These vehicles should not be driven in this condition. Steering will be lost if steering box fails completely, which in turn causes accidents.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #16

Aug 012003

Yukon 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
Steering wheel and car shake violently between 20 mph- 55 mph. Problem started at 100,000 miles. Has been looked at by two different mechanics and repair businesses and one tire business with no resolution.

- Englewood, CO, USA

problem #15

Dec 231997

Yukon 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
Steering fails erratically and at unexpected times. "play" in steering becomes so large that the wheel can be turned with no deflection of the tires.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #14

Jul 062003

Yukon 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
Steering will suddenly jerk slightly to left or right after turning off highway exit. Steering will also becomes hard or soft for brief moment. My tire inflation is good and the front end has been aligned several times with no affect to steering performance. *akproblem is currently an irrirtant but could pose a safety issue if steering jerked into incoming traffic.

- Fort Irwin, CA, USA

problem #13

Oct 271999

Yukon 4WD

  • 34,132 miles
The steering would jerk the wheel left or right while in a turn causing a momentary loss of control of the vehicle. Steering box was replaced before. Finally the evo sensor was replaced. ABS also have never worked felt good, the pedal goes to low before the brakes slow the vehicle down. This has been a complaint since the truck was new. The retailer seems not very concerned with my complaints. Especially knowing that I am an automobile technician they feel I will let the problem go. Their repairs have been unsatisfactory from the beginning. I have had to complain about problems many times before, finally the problems are fixed. With the steering problem I had to contact another dealer tech I knew and ask him the problem which he knew what was wrong immediately. Please do something before all these trucks with this steering and brake problem. ***dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****734335

- New Albany, IN, USA

problem #12

Apr 062003

Yukon 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,300 miles
Steering goes "soft" and makes control of vehicle difficult for a brief time.

- Paso Robles, CA, USA

problem #11

Aug 302001

(reported on)

Yukon 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Erratic steering, intermittent problem, was told there is no defect. Also rear axle leaks and intake manifold leaks, due to a gasket defective installed.

- Woburn, MA, USA

problem #10

Apr 012001

Yukon 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wipers quit tihs is an ongoing problem with gmdc vehicles. Steering centering device make vehicle steering erratic.this is also an ongoing problem.

- Newark, DC, USA

problem #9

Oct 062000

Yukon

  • miles
Please do something about this, this problem is all over the internet ! it's very dangerous!! make GMC do something !! my dealer made me buy the new evo steering sensor for $40.

- Ruston, LA, USA

problem #8

Jan 082001

(reported on)

Yukon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Erratic steering at highway speeds.

- Bogata, TX, USA

problem #7

Jul 072000

(reported on)

Yukon 4WD

  • miles
Steering speed sensor has been replace twice but vehicle still occasionally veers rapidly and unexpectedly, sometimes into oncomming traffic, when sensor malfunctions.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #6

Sep 151999

Yukon

  • miles
Steering system malfuncationed while making a turn. Steering was very loose, it felt like driving 'on ice" which could have caused a crash. Dealer could not determine caus eof problem.

- Norman, OK, USA

problem #5

Sep 091999

(reported on)

Yukon

  • miles
Intermittently while driving, the steering wheel slightly turns either to the left or right. The dealer has replaced the gear box, the steering sensor and the computer module, but the problem still exists. Manufacturer has been notified.

- New Lebanon, OH, USA

problem #4

Jul 201999

(reported on)

Yukon 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering is not adequate, feels loose and control is difficult, unable to be rectified. Mjs

- Bay City, MI, USA

problem #3

Dec 011997

Yukon

  • miles
Ongoing problem with steering control of vehicle(variable assist steering sensor failure). Vehicle been/out of dealer shop and various repairs made. But problem still occurs. Can NHTSA help in this matter or provide additional information.

- Chicopee, MA, USA

problem #2

Aug 061998

Yukon 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at any speed the steering jerks and steers by itself. Dealer not aware of problem. No repairwork done. Problems still exists. Provide further information.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #1

Feb 011997

Yukon

  • miles
Steering is poor, demonstrates the tendency to wander.

- Middlebury, VT, USA