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1996 GMC YukonProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 70 owner complaints about the 1996 GMC Yukon, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year39% below the Yukon median · #23 of 33 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints7016 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem14Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 13, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 GMC Yukon has problems

70 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic142
Visibility130
Engine and engine cooling90
Power train80
Air bags86
Seats60
Fuel system, gasoline40
Structure40
Latches/locks/linkages30
7 other systems123

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1996 GMC Yukon recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 03V-159 · Apr 28, 2003 · 1,755,876 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 98V-150 · Jul 1, 1998 · 1,557,585 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 96V-057 · Apr 4, 1996 · 379,004 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other Yukon year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Yukon median. How we score

'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1996 GMC Yukon safety ratings

1996 GMC Yukon 4-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
8 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1996 GMC Yukon, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BATTERY LEAKS ACIDEA00013 · closed Jun 28, 2002
    No recall
  2. HEADLIGHTEA00024 · closed Dec 21, 2001
    No recall
  3. SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATIONEA01018 · closed Dec 9, 2002
    No recall
  4. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREEA02006 · closed Jul 23, 2003
    Led to recall 03V-210
  5. HEADLIGHTPE00017 · closed Sep 26, 2000
    No recall
  6. SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATIONPE01023 · closed Dec 20, 2001
    No recall
  7. BATTERY LEAKS ACIDPE99073 · closed May 2, 2000
    No recall
  8. FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURERQ99015 · closed Dec 28, 2001
    Led to recall 99V-130
In owners' words

What Yukon owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE TRYING TO COME TO A STOP FROM 55 MPH CONSUMER HAD APPLIED BRAKES. SLOWED DOWN TO 30-35 MPH AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. NO BRAKING ACTION AND VEHICLE REAR ENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT. $ 5100 DAMAGE. *AK SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK AND THE DRIVER BRUISED HIS CHEST. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AS WELL. THE…
Complaint 886945 · Apr 27, 2001
BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. COMMON PROBLEM. ALSO OIL LEAK/ REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE/MISALIGNED REAR RIGHT DOOR, AND REAR AXLE SHAFT SEAL LEAKING.
Complaint 853118 · Nov 18, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING IN COLD WEATHER AND APPLYING BRAKES, SUDDENLY VEHICLE WOULD STOP,RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
Complaint 852952 · Nov 16, 1999

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