1999 GMC Yukon: jerking or lurching

7 of the 204 complaints about the 1999 GMC Yukon describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 27 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2024
3
2023
4
2022
1
2021
7
2020
3
2019
3
2018
3
2017
20
2016
14
2015
13
2013
1
2008
1
2007
6
2005
1
2004
2
2003
1
2002
2
2001
1
2000
1
1999
7
1998
2
1997
10

What owners say

Filed Jul 20, 2005 · Steering · IN

We have a 1999 gmc yukon and have had problems with the front end. We have spent numerous amounts of money on the front end and alignment searching for the cause of erratic steering. When least expected, the sterring wheel will jerk either right or left and it is frightening. We have now developed an occassional but extreme shimmy effect that results is pulling off the road and starting over to get the vehicle under control. So far all service was geared towards front end but it has come to our attention that the steering may in fact be the problem. We found no recalls applied to this but I did locate the federal safety agency investigation regarding this. To be able to apply a certain incident date..no I cannot. It has been on-going since we bought the vehicle used in 2003. There has been no injury or death..praise god..but we are concerned every time we drive it. The last service issue was in february 2005, and again the service technician assumed front-end alignment. It did not fix it.

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Steering · 79,000 miles · KY

The steering wheel started jerking uncontrollably. The steering wheel would release and move back and forth on its own. The consumer was able to maintain control, and drove the vehicle to a local dealer. The mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated, and the vehicle was operating as designed. *ak the steering position sensor was replaced. *sc

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Engine · 63,000 miles · AK

While driving, the steering wheel jerked away from the consumer without warning. *ak the problem was due to the (evo) exhaust valve opening. *sc

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Engine · MI

Engine was sluggish, and it jerked hard when changing over. Consumer assumed that sound was because of v8 engine. Delaer stated motor was shot, but consumer was waiting for a written diagnosis.

Filed Nov 9, 1999 · Brakes · MO

While in the driveway and going forward noticed that when applying brakes steering wheel jerked to the left and heard a noise. Contacted dealet who scheduled an appointment for vehicle to be serviced. Presently, when driving vehicle and applying brakes, vehicle jerks to left. Driver has to hold the steering wheel tight or else it will jump out of his hand.

Filed Aug 18, 1999 · Suspension · WI

Vehicle experiencing problem at highway speed while making right turns. Steering wheel would jerk and vehicle would wander. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not under a recall, and no service bulletin was available. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.

Filed Aug 3, 1999 · Airbags, Brakes · OK · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was cut off by another vehicle. Had to apply brakes (ABS) quickly, which failed to work. Vehicle then dove into concrete cover. Upon impact, the dual air bags failed to deploy. The seat belt jerked hard on driver, causing bruises. Gmc file number 99-153-17801.