Driver's side brake line rupture causing brake system failure.
The worst 1998 Chevrolet Yukon problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Tires2
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Brakes2
- Tires2
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- Vehicle Recalls
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering...
- Information regarding security lamp illuminating on the instrument panel, engine stall, no start, and...
- Customer may complain that the 4WD is inoperative
What 1998 Chevrolet Yukon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Set of 4 cooper discoverer lt 32 x 11.5 all terrain tires were purchased in september 2002, after about 35,000 miles one had complete tread separation another swelled over outside 1/2 of tread around entire circumference. Both tires were on the rear of a 98 tahoe traveling at 65-70 MPH on interstate. The day before these tires had been rotated and balanced at a cooper dealer who "blessed" the tires for another 5,000 miles before the next rotation and balance. The sound of the tread on the right rear slapping the fender caused me to slow to a stop just as the tire began to seep air. After mounting the spare and traveling approximately 75 miles, the left rear tire began bouncing and upon inspection I found it swelled. I was able to exit on to a secondary road and roll at less than 20 MPH to a tire shop. The tire is still inflated after 2 days and is so badly distorted that it will not stand up on the tread. I have pictures and plan to retain the tires after they are removed from my rims.
Tl* - the contact owns a 1998 gmc yukon. The contact stated that there were strong gas fumes coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed a large puddle of gas under the vehicle which was parked in the garage. Two people became sick from the fumes coming into the house. The failure mileage was 23,032. The vehicle was driven to a repair shop. The check engine light was on . The fuel module assembly was replaced. The contact has the repair order. *ak update 4/25/07
1998 chevrolet tahoe ABS system activates at speed below 5 MPH regardless of road conditions. This results in stopping distance longer than necessary. A recall of 1999 to present tahoes has already been initiated and my 1998 chevrolet tahoe has the same problem.
While driving wheels will start to turn before steering wheel is turned. Contacted dealer.
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Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon
Is the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon, fewer than a typical Yukon model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is tires (2).
How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon have?
No recalls on record.
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