1999 GMC Yukon brakes problems
122 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1999 GMC Yukon, which is 47% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 122 47% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 61 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 15 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 61 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was cut off by another vehicle. Had to apply brakes (ABS) quickly, which failed to work. Vehicle then dove into concrete cover. Upon impact, the dual air bags failed to deploy. The seat belt jerked hard on driver, causing bruises. GMC file number 99-153-17801.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 GMC yukon. While driving approximately 25 MPH on normal road conditions, the antilock system activated unexpectedly when the brake pedal was slightly depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the brakes. The vehicle was repaired. On ten separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for identical failures.
Other problems reported for the 1999 GMC Yukon
- Steering 22 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints
- Tires 17 complaints