I got into a accident. At the intersection of washington st and 2nd st in reno nv. I impacted another car as they went across the intersection. I had the right of way, I impacted the passenger rear end of the other persons vehicle. The main point of impact on my yukon was the passenger side front corner. The accident was not very bad, no one required medical attention at the scene. When I impacted I was traveling less than 35 m p h. And according to the drivewise device. The vehicle impacted after applying the break at approx 16 MPH- at which point the airbags deployed. When further looking at the vehicle and replacing the airbags we found that the sensor did not need to be replaced because the wires between the airbags and the sensors were crimped in the little bit on body damage that happened in the accident, deflating the airbags unnecessarily and hince a small accident that hardly damaged any of the vehicle rendered it as salvage- because the airbags deployed during a low impact accident.
The worst 1998 GMC Yukon problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes21
- Visibility16
- Steering11
- Transmission8
- Fuel system5
- Body4
- Engine3
- Suspension3
- Tires3
- Acceleration2
- Airbags2
- Electrical2
- Seats1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 GMC Yukon
Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.
- Risk
- If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
Recall number 98V033000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty extended-cab pickup trucks and 4-door utility trucks. The lower steering shaft to steering gear pinch bolt is "finger loose" or missing allowing the bolt to loosen and fall out. The steering shaft yoke can wear causing an off center steering wheel.
- Risk
- Relative movement between the chassis and cab can cause the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear. This condition can result in a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers are arranging to have the vehicles involved towed to the dealership and alternate transportation is being arranged for owners. Dealers will then inspect the vehicle for the presence of a pinch bolt and torque this bolt to proper specifications.
Recall number 97V142000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1998 GMC Yukon
Defect investigations
Seat belt anchorage separation
EA01018
Seat belt anchorage separation
Odi has received one (1) complaint alleging that the 2nd row passenger-side seat belt release buckle anchor detached from seat frame during a side impact crash.during the crash, the occupant was thrown from his seat, partially ejected through the rear quarter window of the vehicle.occupant sustained injury.gm has subsequently changed seat belt anchoring design in my 2000. Odi has completed a preliminary investigation and has determined that further information is needed to determine whether a safety defect exists.
PE01023
Erratic power steering assist while driv
The office of defect investigation (odi) has investigated allegations of power steering assist fluctuations in the subject vehicles.for details and a basis for the investigation conclusions, please see the closing report in the ea99-011 public file.odi has not identified a safety-related defect trend in the subject vehicle population.futher expenditure of agency resources on this subject does not appear to be warranted at this time.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.the engineering is closed.
EA99011
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 GMC Yukon 43
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...
- Fuel system, gasoline
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Vehicle Recalls
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85...
1998 GMC Yukon fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5L 8‑cyl Diesel | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 15 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12-13 | 16-17 | 14 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 15 | 13 |
What 1998 GMC Yukon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Bumper to bumper traffic during rush hour, brakes went to the floor causing about a 10 MPH impact into pickup in front of us. Glad we weren't up to speed when the brakes went. Upon further inspection, I have rusted brake lines, and the front crossover line leaking profusely due to corrosion of metal.
My wife was driving down the highway and the truck just lost all power and cut off. She managed to make it to the side of the road and put it in park. It didn't start right away but I a couple of minutes it started back up and we made it home. It has subsequently done this several times now.
Power steering pump lost "power", luckily, at low speed and close to home. The pulley shaft broke off at the impeller. I replaced the pump, with a reman from autozone. The "new" pump lasted about 25 miles before it's shaft broke. I'm installing a replacement reman this evening.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 gmc yukon. The contact stated that when he attempted to brake at low speeds, the ABS brake module activated and the vehicle would not stop. The contact disconnected the fuse for the ABS braking system to temporarily remedy the failure. As a result, the vehicle no longer had ABS braking ability. The failure occurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was a recall addressing the failure, but the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 156,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 gmc yukon. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking brake fluid abnormally. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the brake lines were severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the entire brake line system from front to rear was replaced. The failure and current mileage was 88,000. The ABS sensors failed three times. Updated 03/03/11
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 gmc yukon. The contact stated the vehicle was parked in the driveway and ignited into heavy flames without warning. The vehicle parked next to the burning vehicle sustained damages to the front passenger door. The fire department extinguished the fire and informed that there was a strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The contact was advised by the insurance company there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 06e043000 (fuel system, gasoline). The cause of failure had not been determined at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The power steering goes into "full mode" at speeds above about 25 MPH, making a one inch movement of the steering wheel into the equivalent of a one quarter turn of the wheel. It is especially dangerous on the freeway, although on city streets it makes the vehicle jerk around in the lane. This has already been reported and has resulted in one death and about 8-10 accidents. My wife and children will not drive the vehicle due to this condition, and I have had several "close calls" due to this faulty gmc part, which has a technical service bulletin already published about it.
Broken tire valve stem leading to flat tire. New tire and valve stem was installed 1500 miles.
The vehicle would be running fine, then you would not know after you made a stop and turned it off if it would start again. Sometimes you could disconnect the battery cables for a while and then it would start. Took it to the shop, they could not find a definitive problem. Then the fuel pump went out, replaced it and two weeks later it went out again. Replaced the pump and wiring harness, two weeks later out again, replaced pump and relays. Then about a month and a half the fuel pump went out again! Replaced the pump and they installed a different wiring harness this time, I have only driven it for a day this time, wonder how long this pump will last. The mechanic I use went to the gm dealer to get the fuel pumps. Also, I bought the yukon used, and when I filled it up I noticed a gas smell, and discovered it was leaking. Took it back to the car lot, they said they fixed it, but the next time I filled up it was leaking again. Shortly thereafter the fuel pump saga started! What is the problem here?? I have a great mechanic and he has checked that truck all over, and cannot come up with a good reason why the fuel pumps keep going out. I have not contacted gm yet.
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Questions about the 1998 GMC Yukon
Is the 1998 GMC Yukon reliable?
Owners have filed 80 complaints about the 1998 GMC Yukon, fewer than a typical Yukon model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 GMC Yukon?
Brakes, with 21 complaints, typically around 102,726 miles. Next is visibility (16).
How many recalls does the 1998 GMC Yukon have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC Yukon brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V033000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Yukon have bad brakes?
The GMC Yukon model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (113 complaints), 2001 (92 complaints) and 2015 (90 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1998 GMC Yukon get?
Official estimates for the 1998 GMC Yukon range from 13 to 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (6.5L 8-cyl diesel, 4WD) gets 13 city and 17 highway.
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