1996 GMC YUKON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

90

Owner Complaints

10 Crashes 1 Fire

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1996 GMC YUKON

The 1996 GMC YUKON has received a total of 90 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (9 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (7 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 1996 GMC YUKON

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1996 GMC YUKON, potentially affecting up to 3,780,768 vehicles.

Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: 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).

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Recall 03V159000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

| 1,755,876 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN...

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Recall 98V150001 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

| 1,557,585 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

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Recall 96V057000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 379,004 vehicles affected

Defect: THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."

Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1996 GMC YUKON

90 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC YUKON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 7
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 4 Crashes 5 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 3
Seats
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10906254 | SEATS | | 240,000 miles
THE CABLE RELEASE FOR THE REAR SEATS FREEZE UP AND THE CABLES BREAK. THIS COULD TRAP SOMEONE IN THE BACK IF RIDING IN REAR, OR 3RD ROW SEATS. IF THE CAR CATCHES ON FIRE AND A PERSON WHO CAN'T CLIMB FORWARD OVER THE SEATS, IT WOULD BE DEVASTATING ON WHAT COULD HAPPEN. I FEEL AS THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ON GENERAL MOTORS. MINE BROKE AND I AM UNABLE TO FOLD MY SEATS FORWARD. THIS IS A BAD DESIGN AND THE CABLES RUST AND SNAP WHEN BOTTOM OF SEAT IS FOLDED FORWARD, WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO RELEASE THIS WAY.
#10448977 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 85 miles
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN SOLD TO PEOPLE BY SCAMMING THEY OUT OF VEHICLE BEEN SOLD FOUR TIMES. *TR
#10014751 | AIR BAGS | | 76,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
NAR 02/28/2003 MR HEAD ON DEAD CENTER, FRONTAL CRASH TO A TREE, 25-30MPH, HIGH IMPACT, NO AIR BAG INFLATED. *CB
THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAD 68,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WENT OUT ALLOWING COOLANT TO ENTER THE ENGINE. THIS HAPPENS ON ALOT OF THESE 5.7 LITER 350 ENGINES. REPAIR WAS APPROXIMATELY 500 DOLLARS. CRAZY. *AK
#10079353 | VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | | N/A miles
WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

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Safety Rating for the 1996 GMC YUKON

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 GMC YUKON in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 GMC YUKON

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 GMC YUKON

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1996 GMC YUKON.

Investigation EA00024 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Closed

Opened:

HEADLIGHT

Investigation RQ99015 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Closed

Opened:

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE

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