Owners have filed 19 complaints
about the 1993 GMC Yukon with NHTSA between 1995 and 2002.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 20 of 34 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 5
Against the median year of the GMC Yukon. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
26.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 1995peak 2Sep 2002
NHTSA investigations into the 1993 GMC Yukon
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA01019Opened 28 Dec 2001Closed 27 Sep 2002SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT
RQ99015Opened 14 Jul 1999Closed 28 Dec 2001SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Orlando, FLCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. BRAKE FAILURE HAS CAUSED ONE ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #820735 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Newport Beac, CACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS: PEDAL INTERMITTENTLY GOES TO FLOOR; OCCASIONALLY WHEN BRAKING WHEELS WILL LOCK UP; SPEED 10 TO 50 MPH; EXTENDED STOPPING; NO WARNING. TT
NHTSA complaint #959080 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Collbran, COCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. TT
NHTSA complaint #958481 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
South Jordan, UT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #8019301 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spring Valley, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. THERE HAVE BEEN A SUCCESSION OF COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS CULMINATING IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE. THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK IN THE MANIFOLD GASKET, HOWEVER THE MECHANIC NEGLECTED TO PUT OIL BACK IN THE CRANKCASE AND SIEZED THE ENGINE DURING THE ROAD TEST. THERE HAVE BEEN THREE RADIATORS INSTALLED (J3100'S) THE MOST RECENT JULY 98. I CAN'T COUNT THE NUMBER OF TIMES IT WAS BACK FOR LEAKING HOSES/CLAMPS. SEPT. 7, 99 THE BLOCK HEATER CORE PLUG BLEW OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. WHEN THEY REPLACED THE ENGINE, THEY RE-USED A $25 PART WHICH COST ME $230 TO REPAIR. THE RADIATOR IS NOW LEAKING AGAIN. THAT IS ONE EVERY TWO YEARS. DEALER AND GMC SAID IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY (6 YEAR EXTENDED OPTION) AND WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY COMPENSATION.
NHTSA complaint #737304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lansing, MI
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, THIS COULD RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHICH WOULD REDUCE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS: FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #873765 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edgewood, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS ACTIVATES FROM TIME TO TIME UNDER CONDITIONS THAT DO NOT JUSTIFY ACTIVATION.
NHTSA complaint #701254 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Canton, OH
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. DEALER REPLACED THE SEATBACK.
NHTSA complaint #850325 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Evans, GA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
DRIVER SEATBELT WAS REPLACED AT OWNER COST IN 1997 BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT RETRACT. FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT WAS REPLACED AT OWNER COST IN 1995 AND 1999 BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT EXTEND. SEATBELT SYSTEMS APPEAR TO BE POORLY DESIGNED AND MAY FAIL IN AN ACCIDENT OR PRECLUDE THEIR USE BY VEHICLE OCCUPANTS
NHTSA complaint #710247 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Natchez, MS
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA complaint #709204 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FLCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. BRAKE FAILURE HAS CAUSED ONE ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #820735 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Patchogue N.y., NY
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP TOO EASILY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY ON WET ROADS. HAPPENS ON DRY ROADS AS WELL IF A LITTLE SAND IS ON ROAD. ABS BRAKES SHOULDN'T LOCK UP AT ALL.
NHTSA complaint #700391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Patchogue N.y., NY
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP TOO EASILY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY ON WET ROADS. HAPPENS ON DRY ROADS AS WELL IF A LITTLE SAND IS ON ROAD. ABS BRAKES SHOULDN'T LOCK UP AT ALL.
NHTSA complaint #700391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Puyallup, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE ABS WILL ACITIVATE WITHOUT CAUSE. WHEN THE OCCURS, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR.
NHTSA complaint #528880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Port Jefferson, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS BRAKE LIGHT WON'T GO OFF .
NHTSA complaint #524991 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Commers Twnshp, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES LOCK UP. THE TRUCK HAS HAD 2 MASTER CYLINDERS AND 1 ABS MOTOR INSTALLED .
NHTSA complaint #817761 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Commers Twnshp, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES LOCK UP. THE TRUCK HAS HAD 2 MASTER CYLINDERS AND 1 ABS MOTOR INSTALLED .
NHTSA complaint #817761 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spring Valley, NY
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR INOPERATIVE.
NHTSA complaint #601881 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sacramento, CA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WHILE DRIVING EXERIENCED. INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE, DEALER INDICATED THAT MANUFACTURER WAS REDISIGNING CIRCUIT BOARD AND AT PRESENT THERE WAS NO SOLUTION.
NHTSA complaint #805692 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELK Grove, CA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SEAT BELT DOES NOT GIVE AN AUDIBLE CLICK UPON LATCHING/OCCUPANT DOES NOT KNOW IF THE SEAT BELT IS PROPERLY BUCKELED.
NHTSA complaint #969281 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Newport Beac, CACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS: PEDAL INTERMITTENTLY GOES TO FLOOR; OCCASIONALLY WHEN BRAKING WHEELS WILL LOCK UP; SPEED 10 TO 50 MPH; EXTENDED STOPPING; NO WARNING. TT
NHTSA complaint #959080 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Collbran, COCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. TT
NHTSA complaint #958481 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.