IllustrationFUEL TANK LEAKS FROM TOP OF TANK AFTER FILL-UP, ALL FITTINGS APPEAR TO BE OK. THIS ONLY OCCURS AFTER TOPPING OFF, BUT LOSES ABOUT 1 GALLON FROM TOP MID-SECTION OF TANK. ALSO FUEL GAUGE HAS BEEN ACTING UP SINCE THIS STARTED GOING FROM FULL TO EMPTY WHILE DRIVING. *AK
1998 GMC Yukon
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1998 GMC Yukon do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 103.
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
20–25K
225–50K
250–75K
1675–100K
7100–150K
7150K+
36 reports with mileage · 44 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
5 crash reports1 fire reports2 injury reports
What owners actually said
80 reportsBRAKE SYSTEM ON THE YUKON IS A WEAK LINK ON AN OTHERWISE GREAT VEHICLE. WE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE BRAKES TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES AND WAS TOLD THAT IT IS NORMAL. THE PROBLEM WITH IT IS THAT THE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR EVERYTIME IT IS USED AND YOU TEND TO WONDER IF THE TRUCK WILL STOP IN TIME. I READ IN THE PAPE…
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BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE YUKON IS A WEAK LINK ON AN OTHERWISE GREAT VEHICLE. WE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE BRAKES TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES AND WAS TOLD THAT IT IS NORMAL. THE PROBLEM WITH IT IS THAT THE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR EVERYTIME IT IS USED AND YOU TEND TO WONDER IF THE TRUCK WILL STOP IN TIME. I READ IN THE PAPER THIS WEEK THAT THE YUKON'S BRAKES ON THE 1999 AND LATER TRUCKS WERE RECALLED AND WOULD BET THAT THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME. EITHER WAY I WANT A COMPLAINT LISTED ABOUT THESE LOUSY BRAKES ON THE 98 MODEL YUKON AND MAYBE GMC WILL DESIGN A FIX FOR THIS LOUSY SYSTEM. *AK
HAVE BAD VIBRATIONS WHEN IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. *AK
HAVE BAD VIBRATION AFTER HAVING 4-WHEEL DRIVE INSPECTED. *AK
HAVE BAD VIBRATION WHEN IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. *AK
THE DRIVE SHAFT HAS TO BE TAKEN IN AND DROPPED TO PUT GREASE IN IT .
TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. NO 2ND GEAR OR REVERSE. TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN TAKEN OFF ROAD OR PULLED A TRAILER. GM IS REVIEWING THE CASE AS IT IS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL 36 MO./ 36,000 MI. WARRANTY.
BRAKE PEDAL REACHED THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED AND BRAKES KEEP ON SQUEAKING EVEN AFTER REPAIR. YH
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SUDDENLY AND THEN RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE IS A JERK TO THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE AND SAID ITWAS NORMAL. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRS SPORADICALLY. *AK
CRANK-BEARINGS.
Official recalls
298V033000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor
Feb 17, 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.
97V142000 · Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Aug 29, 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY EXTENDED-CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 4-DOOR UTILITY TRUCKS. THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT TO STEERING GEAR PINCH BOLT IS "FINGER LOOSE" OR MISSING ALLOWING THE BOLT TO LOOSEN AND FALL OUT. THE STEERING SHAFT YOKE CAN WEAR CAUSING AN OFF CENTER STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND CAB CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS ARE ARRANGING TO HAVE THE VEHICLES INVOLVED TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION IS BEING ARRANGED FOR OWNERS. DEALERS WILL THEN INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR THE PRESENCE OF A PINCH BOLT AND TORQUE THIS BOLT TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
3EA01018 · Seat Belt Anchorage Separation
Opened Dec 20, 2001 · Closed Dec 9, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:anchorage
No summary supplied.
PE01023 · Seat Belt Anchorage Separation
Opened Jul 17, 2001 · Closed Dec 20, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:anchorage
ODI HAS RECEIVED ONE (1) COMPLAINT ALLEGING THAT THE 2ND ROW PASSENGER-SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUCKLE ANCHOR DETACHED FROM SEAT FRAME DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH.DURING THE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WAS THROWN FROM HIS SEAT, PARTIALLY EJECTED THROUGH THE REAR QUARTER WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE.OCCUPANT SUSTAINED INJURY.GM HAS SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED SEAT BELT ANCHORING DESIGN IN MY 2000. ODI HAS COMPLETED A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION AND HAS DETERMINED THAT FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS.
EA99011 · Erratic Power Steering Assist While Driv
Opened May 12, 1999 · Closed Feb 27, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
THE OFFICE OF DEFECT INVESTIGATION (ODI) HAS INVESTIGATED ALLEGATIONS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST FLUCTUATIONS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.FOR DETAILS AND A BASIS FOR THE INVESTIGATION CONCLUSIONS, PLEASE SEE THE CLOSING REPORT IN THE EA99-011 PUBLIC FILE.ODI HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.FUTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES ON THIS SUBJECT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED AT THIS TIME.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.THE ENGINEERING IS CLOSED.