1998 GMC Yukon service brakes, hydraulic problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 GMC Yukon — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jan 14, 2011
“This vehicle has historically been bad for wear on discs and pads. I had just replaced the discs and pads once again, and was in an accident. I really think the problem was with the abs system and not the disc or pads.*ak”
filed May 10, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Yukon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Yukon | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Yukon | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 Yukon | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Yukon | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 Yukon | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Yukon | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 Yukon | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 Yukon | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 Yukon | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Yukon | 8 | 5% |
| 2003 Yukon | 18 | 9% |
| 2002 Yukon | 35 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 GMC Yukon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.