1998 GMC Yukon brakes problems
24 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1998 GMC Yukon, which is 27% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 7% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
This vehicle has historically been bad for wear on discs and pads. I had just replaced the discs and pads once again, and was in an accident. I really think the problem was with the ABS system and not the disc or pads.
Dt: the contact stated there was a recall for this make and model, but his vehicle was not included in the recall. The ABS activated while applying the brakes at low speeds. There was vibration in the brake pedal, and extended stopping distance when the brakes were applied. The ABS light did not illuminate, indicating a problem with the brakes. The problem became progressively worse over the past year.
Other problems reported for the 1998 GMC Yukon
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints