Total Complaints
3 filings
GMC YUKON XL · model year
1999 GMC YUKON XL
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999GMCYUKON XL carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1999 YUKON XL is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 2 filings, followed by service brakes (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 1999 YUKON XL. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page, a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20140312SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO RUSTED THROUGH BRAKE LINES. *TR
Mileage: 75,000
20101004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRAVELING AT A HIGH SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES WOULD SPORADICALLY SLIP. THE SLIP WOULD OCCUR ON EVEN AND DRY PAVEMENT. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND THEY COULD OFFER NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS THE SAME PROBLEM RECALLED FOR THE 2000-2002 YUKON UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,000. UPDATED 01/20/11 *BF UPDATED 03/28/11
Mileage: 75,000
20051230SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT*: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, CAMPAIGN 05V379000 REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTI LOCK. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT 5 TO 10 MPH, THE BRAKES PULSATED . THIS OCCURRED ON ALL ROAD CONDITIONS, AND EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. *AK UPDATED 02/07/06. *JB
Mileage: 90,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1999 GMC YUKON XL have?▼
The 1999 GMC YUKON XL has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC YUKON XL?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 GMC YUKON XL is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES.
Is the 1999 GMC YUKON XL safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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