Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip — runs 6.5× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
204Complaints
2Recalls
18Crashes
0Fires
8Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (36.3% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that closed with a recall campaign (05V379000).
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints here are 6.5× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
74 · 36.3%
Investigation closed
PE10010 · PE05020 → recall 05V379000
Tires
10 · 4.9%
No official action
—
Service Brakes
10 · 4.9%
Investigation closed
PE10010 · PE05020 → recall 05V379000
Power Train:automatic Transmission
9 · 4.4%
No official action
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
9 · 4.4%
Investigation closed
PE10010 · PE05020 → recall 05V379000
Steering
7 · 3.4%
Investigation closed
EA99011
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER5 · 2.5%
Percentages are the share of the 204 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“BRAKING SYSTEM HAS HAD TO BE REPAIRED/WORKED ON 4 TIMES SINCE JUNE OF 1999. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.”NHTSA complaint 884354 — filed 03/27/2001 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR BRAKE SERVICE ON FRONT DISC BRAKES DUE TO WEAR ON DISC. WORK AFTER 15000 MILES HAD TO BE PERFORMED…”NHTSA complaint 883820 — filed 03/22/2001 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“WHILE TRYING TO STOP ON WET OR SLIGHTLY MOIST PAVEMENT BRAKES FAIL. THE VEHICLE GOES EXTENDED DISTANCE AFTER APPLYING BRAKES. THE PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY.”NHTSA complaint 881575 — filed 02/27/2001 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Yukon?
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 74 of 204 NHTSA complaints (36.3%), followed by tires (10), service brakes (10), power train:automatic transmission (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1999 GMC Yukon have?
204 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 18 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 1999 GMC Yukon have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E043000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1999 GMC Yukon's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
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