1992 GMC Yukon Problems, Recalls & Reliability

23 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1992 GMC Yukon, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 5/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score. Brakes & stability leads the reports.

23Complaints
5/100Trouble index
2Recalls

Few reports

Where 1992 sits among all Yukon years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Brakes & stability 15 complaints (65%)
Visibility & wipers 3 complaints (13%)
Transmission & drivetrain 2 complaints (9%)
Seats & interior 1 complaints (4%)
Steering 1 complaints (4%)
Wheels & tires 1 complaints (4%)

Recalls (2)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 06E043000 2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR…

Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 92V056000 1992

THE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED AND MAY NOT HAVE ENGAGED THE LOCKING MATERIAL ON THE BOLT. THE BOLT CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.

Fix: DEALERS SHOULD INSPECT THE HAND STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO SPECIFICATION.

Federal defect investigations

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT EA01019 opened 2001, closed 2002
FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE RQ99015 opened 1999, closed 2001

Led to recall campaign 99V130000.

Technical service bulletins

5 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on transmission & drivetrain and fuel system — are on file for the 1992 GMC Yukon. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 1992 Yukon TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

1995peak 6 in 19952002

Questions buyers ask

Is the 1992 GMC Yukon reliable?

The 1992 GMC Yukon drew 23 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 5/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).

What are the most common 1992 GMC Yukon problems?

The top reported problems for the 1992 GMC Yukon are brakes & stability (15 complaints), visibility & wipers (3), and transmission & drivetrain (2).

Does the 1992 GMC Yukon have recalls?

2 recall campaigns apply to the 1992 GMC Yukon. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

All Yukon years 1993 Yukon →
Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.