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2000 GMC YukonProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 166 owner complaints about the 2000 GMC Yukon, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

2000 GMC Yukon
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.3× the Yukon median · #12 of 33 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints16625 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage70kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 29, 2018. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 GMC Yukon has problems

166 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, hydraulic398
Tires231
Visibility182
Air bags144
Fuel system, gasoline120
Seats112
Service brakes101
Parking brake100
Seat belts90
11 other systems422

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

6 recalls

2000 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

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 05V-379 · Aug 29, 2005 · 1,353,718 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front assembly: head restraint

Recall 02V-253 · Sep 17, 2002 · 558,904 vehicles

Risk. IF A PERSON WERE TO INSERT THEIR FINGER(S) INTO THE PINCH POINT WHEN THE HEAD RESTRAINT FOLDS, IT COULD TRAP AND PINCH THE FINGER(S) CAUSING INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Recall 02V-178 · Jul 1, 2002 · 525,254 vehicles

Risk. IN A VEHICLE CRASH, FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS MAY RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 00V-345 · Oct 30, 2000 · 1,383,922 vehicles

Risk. DURING BRAKING, THE PEDAL WILL BE LOWER THAN NORMAL AND STOPPING DISTANCES WILL BE LONGER.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 00V-343 · Oct 25, 2000 · 35,659 vehicles

Risk. THESE GASES COULD FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IF THE PLUG IS MISSING OR LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE ILLNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR DEATH.

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.

Mileage at failure

When do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?

70kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 24 service brakes, hydraulic complaints. 83% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 36% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
1under 30k miles20under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2000 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

2000 GMC Yukon safety ratings

2000 GMC Yukon 4-DR. 4x4 w/SAB 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
5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 GMC Yukon, and the recalls they led to.

  1. PARKING BRAKE FAILUREDP05009 · closed May 31, 2006
    No recall
  2. THROTTLE STICKING CLOSEDEA02015 · closed Jan 12, 2004
    No recall
  3. ALLEGED FAILURE OF 2ND ROW SEATBELT ALRPE02067 · closed Feb 11, 2003
    No recall
  4. UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATIONPE05020 · closed Sep 13, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-379
  5. Brake line corrosion failurePE10010 · closed Jan 5, 2011
    No recall
In owners' words

What Yukon owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A…
Complaint 10561193 · Jan 23, 2014 · 157,500 miles
MY GMC YUKON EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH OUR 3 MONTH OLD SON AND LUCKILY SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP OFF OF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN A FIELD. WHEN I ARRIVED, I FOUND A PUDDLE OF FLUID UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT FROM BADLY CORRODED STEEL BRAKE LINES. AFTER ONLY A FEW MINUTES OF…
Complaint 10451124 · Mar 12, 2012 · 75,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, CAUSING AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND TIME. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK) BUT THE…
Complaint 10437686 · Nov 29, 2011 · 82,000 miles

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