Model year record

1993 GMC Yukon recalls & problems

The 1993 GMC Yukon has 1 safety recall and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (8 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints17filed by owners

Crashes · fires3 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 06E04300088,303 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).

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 / 15 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	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Master cylinder	8	2	1	—
Seat beltsFront › Retractor; Front › Buckle assembly	3	0	0	—
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer › Motor	2	0	0	—
Service brakes, airAntilock	2	0	0	—
Air bagsFrontal	1	1	1	—
Power trainDriveline › Differential unit	1	0	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner	1	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingCooling system	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM
Sep 3, 2002
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. THERE HAVE BEEN A SUCCESSION OF COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS CULMINATING IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE. THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK IN THE MANIFOLD GASKET, HOWEVER THE MECHANIC NEGLECTED TO PUT OIL BACK IN THE CRANKCASE AND SIEZED THE ENGINE DURING THE ROAD TEST. THERE HAVE BEEN THREE RADIATORS INSTALLED (J3100'S) THE MOST RECENT JULY 98. I CAN'T COUNT THE NUMBER OF TIMES IT WAS BACK FOR LEAKING HOSES/CLAMPS. SEPT. 7, 99 THE BLOCK HEATER CORE PLUG BLEW OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. WHEN THEY REPLACED THE ENGINE, THEY RE-USED A $25 PART WHICH COST ME $230 TO REPAIR. THE RADIATOR IS NOW LEAKING AGAIN. THAT IS ONE EVERY TWO YEARS. DEALER AND GMC SAID IT IS OUT OF…
Dec 1, 2000
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, THIS COULD RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHICH WOULD REDUCE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS: FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Oct 24, 1999
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS ACTIVATES FROM TIME TO TIME UNDER CONDITIONS THAT DO NOT JUSTIFY ACTIVATION.
Oct 3, 1998
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. DEALER REPLACED THE SEATBACK. *AK
Sep 1, 1999
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
DRIVER SEATBELT WAS REPLACED AT OWNER COST IN 1997 BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT RETRACT. FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT WAS REPLACED AT OWNER COST IN 1995 AND 1999 BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT EXTEND. SEATBELT SYSTEMS APPEAR TO BE POORLY DESIGNED AND MAY FAIL IN AN ACCIDENT OR PRECLUDE THEIR USE BY VEHICLE OCCUPANTS
Aug 1, 1999
Service brakes, air › Antilock
NO SUMMARY
Jun 25, 1999
Service brakes, air › Antilock
FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP TOO EASILY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY ON WET ROADS. HAPPENS ON DRY ROADS AS WELL IF A LITTLE SAND IS ON ROAD. ABS BRAKES SHOULDN'T LOCK UP AT ALL.
Oct 1, 1998

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

FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLTClosed
There is no summary currently available
EA01019 · opened Dec 28, 2001 · closed Sep 27, 2002
FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILUREClosedLed to recall 99V130000
RQ99015 · opened Jul 14, 1999 · closed Dec 28, 2001