1998 Gmc Yukon problems
The Chevrolet Tahoe, and its badge-engineered GMC Yukon counterpart, are full-size SUVs and other trucks from General Motors, offered since 1994 and 1991, respectively. Since 1982, Chevrolet and GMC sold two different-sized SUVs under their "Blazer" and "Jimmy" nameplates, by introducing the smaller S-10 Blazer and GMC S-15 Jimmy for the 1983 model year, below the full-size Blazer and Jimmy models. This situation lasted into the early 1990s. GMC first rebadged the full-size Jimmy as the "Yukon" in 1991. Chevrolet however waited until 1994, when they rebadged the redesigned mid-size S-10 Blazer the "new Blazer," while renaming the full-size Blazer as the "Tahoe." The name Tahoe refers to the rugged and scenic area surrounding Lake Tahoe in the western United States, and was originally used as a trim level on S-10 models. The name Yukon refers to the Yukon territory of northern Canada.
For the 1995 model year, the Tahoe and Yukon gained a new, longer four-door model, slotting in size between the two-door models and the longer-wheelbase Chevrolet/GMC Suburbans.
The Tahoe is sold in North America, parts of Asia such as the Philippines, and the Middle East, plus other countries including Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Angola as a left-hand-drive vehicle. The Yukon is only sold in North America and the Middle East.
The Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon are part of General Motors' full-size SUV family and are differentiated from the similar Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL primarily by the length of the passenger and cargo area behind the C-pillar. An upscale trim GMC Denali sub-model joined the Yukon lineup as the top-of-the-line trim for the 1999 model year; the Cadillac Escalade is a closely related upscale version sharing the same platform. The Denali is available on both standard and XL versions.
The Tahoe has regularly been the best-selling full-size SUV in the United States, frequently outselling its competition by two to one.
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Common 1998 Gmc Yukon problems
Based on the information provided in the search results, here are common problems with the GMC Yukon 1998 based on complaints from owners:
- Electrical Problems: The GMC Yukon 1998 is known to have various electrical issues, which can range from A/C heater malfunctions to exterior lighting problems and electronic stability control faults. These electrical failures can pose safety risks and affect the overall functionality of the vehicle.
- Driveshaft Assembly Concerns: Another common problem with the GMC Yukon 1998 is related to the driveshaft assembly. In some cases, the driveshaft assemblies were not heat-resistant enough, leading to sudden power losses while driving. This issue can increase the risk of a crash and requires attention to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
- Tail Light Assembly: Owners of the GMC Yukon 1998 have experienced issues with the tail light assembly, which can exhibit symptoms like moisture on the lens or complete failure of the light. This problem can affect visibility and safety, necessitating the replacement of malfunctioning tail lights for legal and safe nighttime driving.
- Interior and Accessory Problems: Complaints regarding the interior and accessories of the GMC Yukon 1998 include dashboard noises, climate control panel malfunctions, console phone issues, and problems with front cameras and USB charging ports. These issues can impact the comfort and convenience of the vehicle, affecting the overall driving experience.
These common problems reported by owners of the GMC Yukon 1998 highlight various mechanical, electrical, and accessory-related issues that can impact the performance, safety, and comfort of the vehicle. Addressing these concerns promptly is essential to ensure the proper functioning and longevity of the GMC Yukon 1998.
1998 Gmc Yukon car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Yukon problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Visibility problems
- Steering problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1998 Gmc Yukon vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1998 Gmc Yukon
The NHTSA has received 81 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1998 Gmc Yukon. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1998 Gmc Yukon vehicles.
2019-12-07
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-13
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GKEK13R4WR
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
2015-05-10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-21
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GKEC13R0WR
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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.
2014-08-18
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-20
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
2013-08-14
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-29
- VIN: 1GKEK13R0WJ
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: POWER STEERING PUMP LOST "POWER", LUCKILY, AT LOW SPEED AND CLOSE TO HOME. THE PULLEY SHAFT BROKE OFF AT THE IMPELLER. I REPLACED THE PUMP, WITH A REMAN FROM AUTOZONE. THE "NEW" PUMP LASTED ABOUT 25 MILES BEFORE IT'S SHAFT BROKE. I'M INSTALLING A REPLACEMENT REMAN THIS EVENING. *TR
2012-05-18
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-01
- VIN: 1GKEK13R3WJ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AT LOW SPEEDS, THE ABS BRAKE MODULE ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE FUSE FOR THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM TO TEMPORARILY REMEDY THE FAILURE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE NO LONGER HAD ABS BRAKING ABILITY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ADDRESSING THE FAILURE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 156,000.
2011-01-14
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-01-04
- VIN: 1GKEK13R2WJ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE SEVERELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE SYSTEM FROM FRONT TO REAR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,000. THE ABS SENSORS FAILED THREE TIMES. UPDATED 03/03/11
2010-06-25
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-16
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GKEK13R7WJ
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND IGNITED INTO HEAVY FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE PARKED NEXT TO THE BURNING VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGES TO THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E043000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CAUSE OF FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
2010-03-03
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-10
- VIN: 1GKEK13R7WJ
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE POWER STEERING GOES INTO "FULL MODE" AT SPEEDS ABOVE ABOUT 25 MPH, MAKING A ONE INCH MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL INTO THE EQUIVALENT OF A ONE QUARTER TURN OF THE WHEEL. IT IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS ON THE FREEWAY, ALTHOUGH ON CITY STREETS IT MAKES THE VEHICLE JERK AROUND IN THE LANE. THIS HAS ALREADY BEEN REPORTED AND HAS RESULTED IN ONE DEATH AND ABOUT 8-10 ACCIDENTS. MY WIFE AND CHILDREN WILL NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THIS CONDITION, AND I HAVE HAD SEVERAL "CLOSE CALLS" DUE TO THIS FAULTY GMC PART, WHICH HAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ALREADY PUBLISHED ABOUT IT. *TR
2009-05-18
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-05-17
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: BROKEN TIRE VALVE STEM LEADING TO FLAT TIRE. NEW TIRE AND VALVE STEM WAS INSTALLED 1500 MILES. *TR
2007-11-28
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-21
- VIN: 1GKEC13R3WJ
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: THE VEHICLE WOULD BE RUNNING FINE, THEN YOU WOULD NOT KNOW AFTER YOU MADE A STOP AND TURNED IT OFF IF IT WOULD START AGAIN. SOMETIMES YOU COULD DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES FOR A WHILE AND THEN IT WOULD START. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP, THEY COULD NOT FIND A DEFINITIVE PROBLEM. THEN THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, REPLACED IT AND TWO WEEKS LATER IT WENT OUT AGAIN. REPLACED THE PUMP AND WIRING HARNESS, TWO WEEKS LATER OUT AGAIN, REPLACED PUMP AND RELAYS. THEN ABOUT A MONTH AND A HALF THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AGAIN! REPLACED THE PUMP AND THEY INSTALLED A DIFFERENT WIRING HARNESS THIS TIME, I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT FOR A DAY THIS TIME, WONDER HOW LONG THIS PUMP WILL LAST. THE MECHANIC I USE WENT TO THE GM DEALER TO GET THE FUEL PUMPS. ALSO, I BOUGHT THE YUKON USED, AND WHEN I FILLED IT UP I NOTICED A GAS SMELL, AND DISCOVERED IT WAS LEAKING. TOOK IT BACK TO THE CAR LOT, THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT, BUT THE NEXT TIME I FILLED UP IT WAS LEAKING AGAIN. SHORTLY THEREAFTER THE FUEL PUMP SAGA STARTED! WHAT IS THE PROBLEM HERE?? I HAVE A GREAT MECHANIC AND HE HAS CHECKED THAT TRUCK ALL OVER, AND CANNOT COME UP WITH A GOOD REASON WHY THE FUEL PUMPS KEEP GOING OUT. I HAVE NOT CONTACTED GM YET. *TR
2007-05-17
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-04-21
- VIN: 1GKEK13R6WJ
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT FUNCTION. *AK
2007-05-10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-05
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GKEK13R1WJ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THIS VEHICLE HAS HISTORICALLY BEEN BAD FOR WEAR ON DISCS AND PADS. I HAD JUST REPLACED THE DISCS AND PADS ONCE AGAIN, AND WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. I REALLY THINK THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM AND NOT THE DISC OR PADS.*AK
2006-10-08
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-15
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I HAVE A 1998 GMC YUKON AND FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS I'VE BEEN DEALING WITH THE GM ANTILOCK BRAKE PROBLEM OUTLINED IN THE 1999 THRU 2002 RECALL. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CLOSE CALLS OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS AND WHEN THE ANTILOCK BRAKES KICK IN FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT LOW SPEEDS IT IS BOTH VERY UN-NERVING AND SCARY. IS THERE ANY CHANCE OF THE RECALL ALSO COVERING 1998 YEAR VEHICLES? *NM
2006-03-28
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-28
- VIN: 1GKEK13RWJ7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5MPH AND BELOW, THE ABS ENGAGED. AS A RESULT, THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS INCREASED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000, CONCERNING THE ABS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE OF THE VIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO RECOMMENDED CLEANING THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DECLINED.*AK
2006-03-13
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-01
- VIN: 1GKEK13R2WJ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE STOPPING THE BRAKES WOULD GRAB. THIS OCCURRED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT CLEANED THE SENSORS AND THERE IS NO LONGER A PROBLEM. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. UPDATED 2/20/2007 - RUST HAD BUILT UP UNDER THE FRONT ABS SENSOR WHICH CAUSED SENSOR ERRORS. *NM
2006-02-13
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-01
- VIN: 1GKEK13R5WJ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE STOPPING AT SLOW SPEED, MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED ON MY 1998 GMC YUKON CAUSING ME TO NARROWLY MISS AN ACCIDENT. THE SYSTEM WOULD DO THIS AT LEAST ONCE A DAY WITH NO WARNING. I HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED - THE CORROSION WAS REMOVED FROM UNDER THE BRAKE SENSORS. MONTHS LATER I SAW GM ISSUE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE BUT VEHICLE YEARS WERE FROM 1999-2003 NOT INCLUDING 1998. I CALLED GM AND THEY REFUSED TO COVER MY 1998 UNDER THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE PARTS ARE IDENTICAL IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM BETWEEN A 1998 AND 1999. *JB
2005-11-08
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-18
- VIN: 1GKEK13R8WJ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT STATED ABOUT THREE -FOUR WEEKS AGO THE ABS KICKED IN AT LOW SPEEDS, AND HE HAS NO STOPPING POWER. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THE BEARING HUBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO HE NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION AREA. THE DEALER TOLD HIM THE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REMOVED AND LIKELY REPLACED. *AK
2005-10-25
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-01
- VIN: 1GKEK13R4WJ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL, BUT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE ABS ACTIVATED WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS. THERE WAS VIBRATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE ABS LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE PROBLEM BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THE PAST YEAR. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM, AND IT WAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS INDICATED ON THE RECALL. *AK
2005-10-10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-01
- VIN: 1GKEK13R8WJ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE AT SLOW SPEEDS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE. *JB
2005-09-14
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-14
- VIN: 1GKEK13R7WJ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I JUST BOUGHT A 1998 YUKON AND DURING INSPECTION ASKED ABOUT MY BRAKE ISSUES. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE ABS. I LOOKED IT UP AND IT IS DOING EXACTLY WHAT THE RECALL STATES (GM RE-CALL #05068). DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKING, IT HAS AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. THE RECALL IS ONLY FOR 1999-2002 VEHICLES. I'M WONDERING WHY THE 1998'S WEREN'T INCLUDED IN THIS RE-CALL AS IT IS APPARENT THAT THEY HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. WHAT SHOULD I DO ABOUT THIS? *JB
2005-08-25
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-24
- VIN: 1GKEK13R9WJ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE RIDE STARTED TO BE CHOPPY NO LONGER SMOOTH AND WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WAS BUCKING, THEN WHEN WE PROCEEDED DOWN THE ROAD WE HEARD A LOUD BANG OF METAL ,THEN IT FELT LIKE THE BRAKE PAD HAD BROKEN OR CALIPER HAD FALLEN AND IT WAS GRINDING THE NOISE LESSENED WITH A LITTLE PRESSURE ON BRAKE PEDAL. SERVICE STATION FOUND CENTER OF ROTOR HAD SEPARATED ON FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE AND DRIVER'S SIDE WAS READY TO GO. I CALLED GMC AND WAS TOLD THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLS ON 1998 YUKON'S FOR ROTORS AND BECAUSE I HAD 102731 MILES IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. BOTH ROTORS WERE REPLACED WITH NEW PADS, I TOLD GMC THAT I KEPT THE ORIGINAL ROTORS FROM SERVICE STATION. UPDATED 01/27/06. *JB
2005-08-23
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-12-02
- VIN: 1GKEK13R0WJ
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: DT: A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR THE SAME FAILURE THAT WAS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THIS STARTED ON DECEMBER 2, 2004 AND CONTINUED TO DO THIS TWO OR THREE TIMES A WEEK. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE WIPERS WENT OUT. *SC
2005-07-26
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-25
- VIN: 1GKEK13R1WJ
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I HAVE A 1998 GMC YUKON THAT HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING BOX AND I HAVE COTACTED GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE ABOUT RECALL #97V142000 AND THEY SAID THEY KNEW OF NO RECALL AT ALL FOR 98 YUKONS AND I KNOW THAT IT IS BY VIN #S BUT MY VEHICAL IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL ON OTHER YUKONS. I AM LOOSING MY STEERING!
2005-05-22
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-20
- VIN: 1GKEK13RXWJ
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: FOR THE PAST YEAR, MY WIPERS HAVE BEEN STOPPING INTERMITTENTLY. ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS RAINING, THEY DO NOT START. I TRY WHEN THE WEATHER IS DRYER, AND THEY SEEM TO WORK AT THAT TIME, HOWEVER, STILL INTERMITTENLY.
2005-05-03
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-03
- VIN: 1GKEK13R9WR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: OUR 98 GMC YUKON SHOULD HAVE 2 RECALLS, ONE FOR THE WIPER MOTOR THAT EVERYTHING THE YEAR UPTO OURS WAS MADE HAD ONE & OURS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ALLL THE OTHER RECALLS DID & WE HAD NOTHING RECALLED ON OURS, THE 2ND IS THE STEERING GEAR BOX OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM BUT OURS THE SAME YEAR BUT NOT OUT VIN # FELL IN THE CATAGORY OF RECALLS BUT ITS THE SAME PROBLEM THE OTHERS HAD THAT NEEDED REPAIRED
1998 Gmc Yukon recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1998 Gmc Yukon.
2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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 ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
- 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).
1998-02-17
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
- Summary: 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.
1997-08-29
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
- Summary: 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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