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1996 GMC Yukon vs 1998 GMC Yukon

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1996 GMC Yukon1998 GMC Yukon
NHTSA complaints7080
Recall campaigns10
Service bulletins (TSBs)3543
Investigations83
Crash reports85
Fire reports11
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported incident mileage97,925 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentGMC YukonGMC Yukon
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1419
Visibility1316
Power Train88
Steering211
Engine and Engine Cooling93
Air Bags82
Fuel System, Gasoline45
Structure44

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling50
Rust / corrosion06

Compare all GMC Yukon vs GMC Yukon years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.