The 1994 GMC Yukon has 3 safety recalls and 58 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (27 complaints).
Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints58filed by owners
Crashes · fires12 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported 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).
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
NHTSA recall 03V159000 · Apr 28, 2003 · 1,755,876 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
Problem: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
Risk: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
NHTSA recall 98V150001 · Jul 1, 1998 · 1,557,585 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
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 K1500 4WD Diesel
15mpg combined
City / highway
14 / 17 mpg
Fuel
Diesel
6.5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $6,400/year to fuel
Yukon K1500 4WD
12mpg combined
City / highway
11 / 15 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,600/year to fuel
Yukon K1500 4WD
12mpg combined
City / highway
11 / 15 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,600/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 › Disc
Seat belts Front › Retractor; Front › Buckle assembly
4
0
0
0
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Suspension Rear; Front
3
0
0
0
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Electrical system Ignition; Wiring › Interior/under dash
2
1
0
0
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Structure Frame and members; Body
2
0
0
0
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Power train Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
2
1
0
0
—
Steering Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
1
0
0
0
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Vehicle speed control
1
0
0
0
—
Exterior lighting Brake lights › Switch
1
0
0
0
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Service brakes, air Antilock
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
Jul 1, 2013 · 140,000 milesStructure › Body TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG FROM UNDER THE FRAME. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED NEAR THE AXLE AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 140,000. *TR
May 15, 2009 · 132,000 milesVisibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GMC YUKON. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. WHEN THE CONTACT SET THE WIPERS ON HIGH, THEY WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. REPORT NUMBER 71-744459098 WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V159000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER). HE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 133,000.
Oct 22, 2008 · 155,000 milesVisibility › Windshield wiper/washer TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V159000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Apr 27, 2008 · 198,000 miles · crashPower train TRUCK POPPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED IN TO A BARN. *TR
Jan 25, 2005 · 90,000 milesService brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip WHEN BRAKING HARD, ESPECIALLY IN A DOWNHILL MOTION ON WET OR SNOWY ROADS THE BRAKES LOCK UP. REMOVING ONE'S FOOT FROM THE PEDAL DOES NOT RELEASE THE BRAKING ACTION. ONLY WHEN THE TIRES STOP SKIDDING DOES THE BRAKING ACTION RELEASE, ALLOWING FOR ONE TO "TRY AGAIN" BY APPLYING THE BRAKES MORE GENTLY. BY THEN THE VEHICLE IS NEARLY STOPPED ANYWAY. I HAVE NEARLY SKIDDED INTO INTERSECTIONS OR CARS IN FRONT OF ME ON AT LEAST FIVE OCCASIONS.*AK
Jan 13, 2005 · 108,000 miles · crashService brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 25 MPH, WHEN THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED, CAUSING HIM TO DRIVE INTO A CREEK. THE VEHICLE WAS RETRIEVED AND TOWED. THE ABS HAD STARTED TO MAKE A NOISE PRIOR TO THE BRAKES LOCKING. *JB
Feb 27, 2004 · 161,000 milesVisibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. RECALL 03V159000 WAS ISSUED. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *MR
Feb 9, 2004 · 185,000 milesVisibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring I OWN A 1994 GMC YUKON AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. SOMETIMES THEY WILL START WORKING ON THEIR OWN, SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO TUG ON THEM TO GET THEM TO START UP AGAIN. THE RECALL SAYS 1994 TO 1997 BUT I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A LETTER. GM SAYS MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. THIS IS A JOKE, THERE IS DEFINATELY A DEFECT AND THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS I DRIVE 68 MILES A DAY. *AK
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
EA02006 · opened May 31, 2002 · closed Jul 23, 2003 · led to recall 03V159000WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.
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