We found the following complaints for GMC YUKON (1996)
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Nar 02/28/2003mrhead on dead center, frontal crash to a tree, 25-30mph, high impact, no air bag inflated.
When starting carairbag light stayed on. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said it wasairbag module.they refuse to fix a safety device at their expence.
Rear ended vehicle while driving 30-35 mph, driver's airbag did notdeploy. Damage to vehicle was $ 5100.
Driver's side airbag did not deploy while involved in frontal crash.
1996 gmc yukon struck tree head on @ 30 mph, airbag did not deploy.i am original owner.vehicle was collision free prior to incident.
While trying to come to a stop from 55 mph consumer had applied brakes.slowed down to 30-35 mph and pedal went to floor. No braking action and vehicle rear ended vehicle in front. $ 5100 damage.seat belt did not lock and the driver bruised his chest.the air bags failed to deploy as well.thevehicle had been repaireed and the belts, air bag and brake system had been checked.
Air bag sensor was bent during crash.this prevented the switch from activating the bag.
Battery positive post corroded due to acid leak. Battery has been replaced. *ml
Horn failed 2 times.
On 12-27-00 we were driving down the freeway when i noticed flames coming from the readin light/dome light behind the front seat.i blew out the flames, them my husband pushed the light fixture up and blew out the flames still burning inside. The fire damaged the light fixute, the headliner, and my 7-month-old son's carseat (which he was in at the time).on 12-29-00, my husband took the yukon to tri-valley gmc.he spoke with the service directore, patrick madrazo, and showed him the damages.mr. Madrazo said he had to speak with his area service manager, wendell weigel.on 1-8-01, mr madrazo called to say that mr. Weigel determined that the fire was caused by the light being left on too long.my husband had told mr. Madrazo on 12-29-00 and again on 1-8-01 that the light was not on, but he said that gmc was not responsible for the damages.we are sure the light was not on because that light was not even working.on 2-2-98, we took the yukon to herrera gmc (same dealership, different name and location) because that reading light would stop working when moved in the socket.they looked at the yukon and "found the white wire feeding power to the reading light was not making contactat all times."they "removed the light contact and stripped the wire back and reinstalled."the light worked for about a year, then stopped working altogether.we did not take it back for repair because the yukon was out of warranty.on 1-8-01, my husband contacted gm.he explained the situation.on 1-11-01, maja pruden (customer relationship manager) called.i explained the entire situation.she asked if the light was on, and i said no.she wanted me to take the yukon to another dealership to be looked at.i asked if all the dealerships in the area would have the same area service manager, because if so, that would not help.on 1-16-01, ms. Pruden called to say that since there was no one else who could look at it, that gm would have to go with mr. Weigel's determination
Pan gasket failed, causing oil to leak.
Vehicle stalled without warning while attempting to extract a boat from the water.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which almost resulted in a crash.dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.common problem.also oil leak/ rear differential failure/misaligned rear right door, and rear axle shaft seal leaking.
While traveling vehicle stalled without any indication. Dealer has been notified.owner believes that incident was due to an improper check-up that was performed 2 days earlier.battery hot cables and lug were found completely out of battery. *ml
Car would not start, then car stalled. Consumer stated that carwent forward while waiting at a light.there may be an acceleration problem.
>last october (10-19-2000) we were returning from a trip to yosemite with the trailer.just as we. Nosafety defect listed within summary.
While driving vehiclestarted misfiring.when checked by firestone egr valve was found to be defective. Egr valve was replaced at consumer's expense.
Consumer was checking alternator and he accidently touchedheater hose nipple that is attached to engine manifold. Nipple is made of aluminium and broke. Water gushed out all over consumer.
This vehicle only had 68,000 miles on the odometer and the intake manifold gasket went out allowing coolant to enter the engine. This happens on alot of these 5.7 liter 350 engines. Repair was approximately 500 dollars. Crazy.
Rear flashers failed.
Failure of intake manifold gaskets due to incompatibility with dexcool coolant
Fuel pump and fuel line failed without warning, while driving.
Fuel pump and fuel line failed without warning, while driving.
Fuel injectors replaced.
Fuel injectors failed.
The rear door latch of the vehicle sometimeswon't open and now the latch will not close at all.
Door lock failed.
Door locks jump on and off for no reason.
Tachometer failed.
Speedometer inoperative.
Transmission failed.
Vehicle does not engage into reverse.
Inside the rear axle assembly, the carrier part # 12471391 completly sheared from the pumpkin.the only thing holding the axle and wheel in place was a c-clamp.i did not notice anything wrong with the suspension other than a pulling to the right which i had taken it to the dealer for previously only to be told that there is nothing wrong with it. It finally took out the front bearing and started to make a howling noise upon acceleration.i quit driving the vehicle at this point.if i had not quit driving the vehicle the tire and axle would of completely walked away from the vehicle and could of caused great harm to me and my family.the manufactor was not willing to pay to replace this defective part at first.according to the dealer the carrier was a defective part from the manufactor due to a bad casting.the vehicle was just 85 days outside an extended warrenty purchased with the truck.the dealer did buy a new carrier and had it installed at a 50/50 cost on the labor.i had to buy the new bearings, have the axles checked for tru-ness, have the vehicle towed to the dealer, and find alternative transportation for a month at my expense.i work for the manufactor gm in janesville wisconsin where the truck was built and they did back in this model year have a shipment of defective rear axles come into the plant some were fixed because of a howling noise before they left the manufactor, i believe some were not.the rear carrier shows signs of fractures in the metal that have been there a long timeand also shows new fractures that are rough and where the part finally let loose and sheared completely.i believe that gmc should of covered this defective part 100%.please call me if you need additional info.i still do have the defective part in my possesion.thank you, [xxx]parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving about 35 mph rear axle disattached fromvehicle withoutprior warning.vehicle had to be towed to a garage, and they told consumer that cause was some bubbles onaxle.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which almost resulted in a crash.dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.common problem.also oil leak/ rear differential failure/misaligned rear right door, and rear axle shaft seal leaking.
When slowing down or taking off, the driveshaft u joint is slipping in the transmission,resulting in a loud noise coming from the underbody of the vehicle.consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. Please provide any further details.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which almost resulted in a crash.dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.common problem.also oil leak/ rear differential failure/misaligned rear right door, and rear axle shaft seal leaking.
During front crash at 30-35 mph both driver's and passenger's seatbelts did not lock upon impact.
While trying to come to a stop from 55 mph consumer had applied brakes.slowed down to 30-35 mph and pedal went to floor. No braking action and vehicle rear ended vehicle in front. $ 5100 damage.seat belt did not lock and the driver bruised his chest.the air bags failed to deploy as well.thevehicle had been repaireed and the belts, air bag and brake system had been checked.
Got in vehicle & buckle up; driving vehicle at 55 mph when front passenger's side seat belt unlatched for no reason; can hear a click when latching seat belt, but not when it unlatched on own; have not taken to dealer yet.
Seat track failure.
Front seat fails to lock in place.
The cable release for the rear seats freeze up and the cables break. This could trap someone in the back if riding in rear, or 3rd row seats. If the car catches on fire and a person who can't climb forward over the seats, it would be devastating on what could happen. I feel as this should be a recall on general motors. Mine broke and i am unable to fold my seats forward. This is a bad design and the cables rust and snap when bottom of seat is folded forward, which is supposed to release this way.
While driving and hitting a bump in the road electrical seat disconnected andfellto the floor.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Driver's power seat is loose due to seat riser failure.
Recall repair on recline mechanism not done due to manufacturer problem.
Anti-lock brake system doesn't work.whenapplyingbrakespedal goes all the way dow to the floor.
Every time abs brakes are applied, vehicle fails to stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Had been to dealer & was informed by mechanic cause of problem not found. Had abs brake system replaced & the rotors turned.
There is a .5 to 1.5 second delay after the brakes are applied brfore anybraking action, resulting in extended stopping distance; replacement of rear brake drums did not correct problem. *aj
While traveling in cold weather and applying brakes, suddenly vehicle would stop,resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton.
Whenbrakeswere applied in a panic stop pedal became hard, causing extended stopping distance, andresulting in a collision.driver sustained minor injuries.
While trying to come to a stop from 55 mph consumer had applied brakes.slowed down to 30-35 mph and pedal went to floor. No braking action and vehicle rear ended vehicle in front. $ 5100 damage.seat belt did not lock and the driver bruised his chest.the air bags failed to deploy as well.thevehicle had been repaireed and the belts, air bag and brake system had been checked.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which almost resulted in a crash.dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.common problem.also oil leak/ rear differential failure/misaligned rear right door, and rear axle shaft seal leaking.
The truck is equipped with abs, and they have failed by not stopping the vehicle when the brake was applied. The brakes lock up on the driver. It's been in the shop six diffrent times.
When slowing down & applying the brakes, vehicle fails to stop resulting in extended stopping distance. Its an intermittent problem.dealer informed consumer that it needed to be repeated before service is done on it.
Brakes feel spongy.
No braking action is experienced for over 1 second after emergency hard braking.try brakes hard, with full body weight, when moving 3 mph in simulated emergency and then letting of--the vehicle will not show down.i had a accident last year in which a additional 3-5' of stopping distance would have prevented the accident.i avoided an accident last week by swerving after an elderly lady rolled in front of me while i was traveling 25mph.i avoided it by swering, the brakes did not start slowing the vehicle until it was to late.i have demonstrated this same problem in a friends yukon also.the dealer told me that this was the way the vehicle was designed and that there was nothing that could be done to correct the problem.
Front disc brakes are undersized.when vehicle is fully loaded it does not stop very well.stopping distance is increased.manufacturer has admitted that brakes are greatly undersized..
Front/rear brake pads overheated/cracked, causing vibration upon braking; also, front rotors and drums warped, resulting in vehicle vibration upon braking.
Every time abs brakes are applied, vehicle fails to stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Had been to dealer & was informed by mechanic cause of problem not found. Had abs brake system replaced & the rotors turned.
Front/rear brake pads overheated/cracked, causing vibration upon braking; also, front rotors and drums warped, resulting in vehicle vibration upon braking.
Front/rear brake pads overheated/cracked, causing vibration upon braking; also, front rotors and drums warped, resulting in vehicle vibration upon braking.
There is a .5 to 1.5 second delay after the brakes are applied brfore anybraking action, resulting in extended stopping distance; replacement of rear brake drums did not correct problem. *aj
Brake piston failed.
Steering failed.
Power steering box failed, causing noise while turning steering.
Whendriving driver's side foot board popped out. Consumer tookvehicle todealership. Also,manufacturer was aware of the problem.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which almost resulted in a crash.dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.common problem.also oil leak/ rear differential failure/misaligned rear right door, and rear axle shaft seal leaking.
Door out of alignment.
Wheel separated from the vehicle due to the bracket not being completely welded on the vehicle. Dealer said says a frame was needed. Dealer has weldedwheel back on the vehicle.
Vehicle pulled to right
Headliner had to be replaced/failed.
This vehicle has been sold to people by scamming they out of vehicle been sold four times.
Car would not start, then car stalled. Consumer stated that carwent forward while waiting at a light.there may be an acceleration problem.
Heater failed.
When driving in the rainrear windshield wipers failed. Consumer contacted the dealership, but problemrecurred.
Consumer states while driving in a down pour of rainwindshield wipers stopped working.consumer had to coast to a safe stop.
Both outside mirrors vibrate when truck is moving, impairing vision to the rear, especially at night.
While driving in a heavy storm, the windshield wipers work intermittently.wipers stop occasionally on the windshield causing dangerous driving hazard.contacted dealer, vehicle was not under warranty.
While traveling and using windshield wipers , windshield wipers would work intermittently.
When drivingwindshield wipers come on intermittently.dealership is aware of problem.
Windshield wiper motor failed prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to wrong month. (98v-043)
Windshied wipers work intermittently.there is a recall on this make/model.but, this vehicle was not included due to vin. Recall 98v150001.
When drivingwindshield wipers come on intermittently.dealership is aware of problem.
Rearwindshield wiper failure to work intermittently and park.
Windshield wipers worked intermittently and then failed completely making operation of the vehicle unsafe.contacted dealer and replaced wiper module and cover at owners expense.on 7-5-00 contacted gmc to inquire about recall id #98v150001 as it may apply to vehicle.gmc said that there was nothing they could do because this vehicle was not included in campaign per vin search.gmc cannot do anything even though this is the same make, model, and year with the same problem as those included in recall #98v150001..????
Recall 98v150; windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. Dealer contacted, and repairwork was done to remedy problem at owner's expense.vehicle does not comply with recalldue to vin.
Windshield wipers work intermittently.whenwindshield wipers stopworking consumer can hear motor still running. Currently,windshield wipers don't work at all.
Wheel separated from the vehicle due to the bracket not being completely welded on the vehicle. Dealer said says a frame was needed. Dealer has weldedwheel back on the vehicle.
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