The 1992 GMC Yukon has 2 safety recalls and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (13 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints19filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 1reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
NHTSA recall 06E043000 · May 19, 2006 · 88,303 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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).
Problem: THE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED AND MAY NOT HAVE ENGAGED THE LOCKING MATERIAL ON THE BOLT. THE BOLT CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.
Risk: IF THE PIVOT BOLT DISENGAGES FROM THE NUT WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF BRAKE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT INA VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Fix: DEALERS SHOULD INSPECT THE HAND STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO SPECIFICATION.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
Yukon 1500 4WD
13mpg combined
City / highway
11 / 16 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel
Yukon 1500 4WD
13mpg combined
City / highway
11 / 16 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components
13
1
0
0
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Visibility Windshield wiper/washer; Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
3
0
0
0
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Power train Automatic transmission › Torque converter; Axle hubs
2
0
0
0
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Service brakes, air Antilock
2
0
0
0
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Seats Front assembly › Recliner
1
0
0
0
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Steering Steering wheel/handle bar
1
0
0
0
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Tires Tread/belt
1
0
0
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Jan 1, 1997Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor WHILE DRIVING AND TRYING TO OPERATE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WITHOUT WARNING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED; HOWEVER DID NOT HAVE A SOLUTION. *AK *JG
Aug 6, 2001Tires › Tread/belt PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE BECAUSE TREAD FROM TIRE TRACK WAS HITTING UP AGAINST VEHICLE. LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD CAME APART. BRIDGESTONE , DUELER APT, P26575 R16 . THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT.*AK
Aug 25, 2000Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT COME ON. WINDSHIELDWIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE AT THIS TIME. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT WHEN IT RAINS AGAIN IT COULD CAUSE HARM TO SOMEONE. DEALER ISN'T HELPING WITH THE COST, THEY SAY IT THE AGE OF VEHICLE.*AK
May 31, 2000Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL QUIT WORKING DURING OPERATION, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.*AK
Jul 24, 1999Service brakes, air › Antilock YOU HAVE A REPORT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FOR 1992 GMC SUBURBANS. THIS TRUCK USES THE SAME SYSTEM.
Apr 1, 1999Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar PROBLEM 1, BRAKES: THE ABS SYSTEM STATES IN THE OWNERS MANUAL THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ABS FAILURE THE BRAKING SYSTEM WILL REVERT BACK TO A NON ABS MODE. IN MY CASE THE ABS PUMP IS STUCK IN THE "DUMP" MODE WHICK FESULTS IN ALL PRESSURE BEING LOST TO THE REAF BRAKES. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE LOCAL GMC DEALER, RIVERSIDE MOTORS, INDICATED THAT THERE IS PRESSURE TO THE REAR BRAKES AND THAT THE ABS IS JUST DISSABLED. WITH NEW REAR SHOES PROPERLY INSTALLED AND ADJUSTED THE REAR WHELLS WILL SPIN FREELY WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT IS LIT AS WELL AS THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATES THAT THIER IS A LOSS OF PRESSURE IN THE SYSTEM THUS CAUSING…
Sep 15, 1997Service brakes, air › Antilock FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM TO WORK CORRECTLY
Feb 23, 1998Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip DURING WET WEATHER BRAKES FADED FURTHER THAN CONSUMER EXPECTED.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
EA01019 · opened Dec 28, 2001 · closed Sep 27, 2002FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT There is no summary currently available
RQ99015 · opened Jul 14, 1999 · closed Dec 28, 2001 · led to recall 99V130000FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE