Complaints
90
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Injuries
17
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Gmc Yukon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Crash-related:2
#27 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Avg mileage:94,380 mi
#34 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:92,000 mi
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Gmc Yukon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 7 | — | — | 94,380 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 4 | — | 92,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | 76,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 240,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 2 | — | — | 117,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 85 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | 2 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 88,000 mi |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,380
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
240,000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,000
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