1998 GMC YUKON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

90

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes 1 Fire 3 Deaths

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1998 GMC YUKON

The 1998 GMC YUKON has received a total of 90 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR, STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (12 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (10 complaints), and Steering (6 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 GMC YUKON

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1998 GMC YUKON, potentially affecting up to 93,397 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 98V033000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

| 1,137 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence: IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.

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Recall 97V142000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

| 3,957 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY EXTENDED-CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 4-DOOR UTILITY TRUCKS. THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT TO STEERING GEAR PINCH BOLT IS "FINGER LOOSE" OR MISSING ALLOWING THE BOLT TO LOOSEN AND FALL OUT. THE STEERING SHAFT YOKE CAN WEAR CAUSING AN OFF CENTER STEERING WHEEL.

Consequence: RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND CAB CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS ARE ARRANGING TO HAVE THE VEHICLES INVOLVED TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION IS BEING ARRANGED FOR OWNERS. DEALERS WILL THEN INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR THE PRESENCE OF A PINCH BOLT AND TORQUE THIS BOLT TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.

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Owner Complaints for the 1998 GMC YUKON

90 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 GMC YUKON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 12 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 10
Steering
Complaints: 6
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 3
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1 3 Deaths

Most Recent Complaints

#11287715 | AIR BAGS | | 148,000 miles Crash
I GOT INTO A ACCIDENT. AT THE INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON ST AND 2ND ST IN RENO NV. I IMPACTED ANOTHER CAR AS THEY WENT ACROSS THE INTERSECTION. I HAD THE RIGHT OF WAY, I IMPACTED THE PASSENGER REAR END OF THE OTHER PERSONS VEHICLE. THE MAIN POINT OF IMPACT ON MY YUKON WAS THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT CORNER. THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT VERY BAD, NO ONE REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION AT THE SCENE. WHEN I IMPACTED I WAS TRAVELING LESS THAN 35 M P H. AND ACCORDING TO THE DRIVEWISE DEVICE. THE VEHICLE IMPACTED AFTER APPLYING THE BREAK AT APPROX 16 MPH- AT WHICH POINT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. WHEN FURTHER LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE AND REPLACING THE AIRBAGS WE FOUND THAT THE SENSOR DID NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE WIRES BETWEEN THE AIRBAGS AND THE SENSORS WERE CRIMPED IN THE LITTLE BIT ON BODY DAMAGE THAT HAPPENED IN THE ACCIDENT, DEFLATING THE AIRBAGS UNNECESSARILY AND HINCE A SMALL ACCIDENT THAT HARDLY DAMAGED ANY OF THE VEHICLE RENDERED IT AS SALVAGE- BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DURING A LOW IMPACT ACCIDENT.
#10715520 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 109,000 miles Crash
BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC DURING RUSH HOUR, BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR CAUSING ABOUT A 10 MPH IMPACT INTO PICKUP IN FRONT OF US. GLAD WE WEREN'T UP TO SPEED WHEN THE BRAKES WENT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I HAVE RUSTED BRAKE LINES, AND THE FRONT CROSSOVER LINE LEAKING PROFUSELY DUE TO CORROSION OF METAL.
#10715520 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 109,000 miles Crash
BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC DURING RUSH HOUR, BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR CAUSING ABOUT A 10 MPH IMPACT INTO PICKUP IN FRONT OF US. GLAD WE WEREN'T UP TO SPEED WHEN THE BRAKES WENT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I HAVE RUSTED BRAKE LINES, AND THE FRONT CROSSOVER LINE LEAKING PROFUSELY DUE TO CORROSION OF METAL.
#10626205 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK JUST LOST ALL POWER AND CUT OFF. SHE MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT IT IN PARK. IT DIDN'T START RIGHT AWAY BUT I A COUPLE OF MINUTES IT STARTED BACK UP AND WE MADE IT HOME. IT HAS SUBSEQUENTLY DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES NOW. *TR
#10626205 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | N/A miles
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK JUST LOST ALL POWER AND CUT OFF. SHE MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT IT IN PARK. IT DIDN'T START RIGHT AWAY BUT I A COUPLE OF MINUTES IT STARTED BACK UP AND WE MADE IT HOME. IT HAS SUBSEQUENTLY DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES NOW. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1998 GMC YUKON

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 GMC YUKON in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 GMC YUKON

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 GMC YUKON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

3081 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 GMC YUKON

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1998 GMC YUKON.

Investigation PE01023 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Closed

Opened:

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION

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