1999 GMC Yukon Problems, Recalls & Reliability
300 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1999 GMC Yukon, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 6 defect investigations. It scores 39/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Brakes & stability leads the reports, typically around 94,000 miles.
Below average
Where 1999 sits among all Yukon years
What owners report
“Abs brake problem- activation at low speeds, why is this not covered on my vehicle but it on others?”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Yukon
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 117 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 92,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 69,526 and 115,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
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).
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."
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRAY INSERT ON THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRAY INSERT CORRECTS THE NONCOMPLIANCE.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 05V379000.
Technical service bulletins
104 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on transmission & drivetrain and engine — are on file for the 1999 GMC Yukon. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1999 GMC Yukon reliable?
The 1999 GMC Yukon drew 300 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 39/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 1999 GMC Yukon problems?
The top reported problems for the 1999 GMC Yukon are brakes & stability (136 complaints), steering (24), and wheels & tires (21).
At what mileage do 1999 GMC Yukon problems show up?
Owners most often report 1999 GMC Yukon problems around 92,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 69,526 and 115,000 miles.
Does the 1999 GMC Yukon have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 1999 GMC Yukon. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
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.