1998 GMC Yukon Problems

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1998 GMC Yukon has 90 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.

Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (12 complaints, avg 108,425 mi); Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor (10 complaints, avg 104,979 mi); Steering Defects (6 complaints, avg 110,645 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.

The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 107,670 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.

NHTSA complaints for the 1998 GMC Yukon include 7 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 3 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.

No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 GMC Yukon as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.

Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.