This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Complete brake failure when two metal lines ruptured causing a loss of hydraulic pressure in both circuits during a hard stop. ABS had not activated. The braking took place at low speed when a car ahead stopped suddenly pedal sank to the floor, and the cable-activated parking brake was then used to avoid a collision and get the truck to the side of the road.
Brake rotor and pad kit purchased from rock auto was the wrong dimension and they refused to accept the improper fit, the following response from rock auto: :[xxx] I have received a reply from the manufacturer confirming that part number koe 1970, the rotors you received, are the correct rotors for a 1999 GMC Yukon 5.7L V8 with 4WD and 6 lug wheels. The part number for these rotors should be ar8609xpr. If this is not the number stamped on the rotor you received, you may have received a mis-boxed part. If that is the case, please respond with the number that is stamped on the rotor you received. If this number matches the rotors you received, you can simply follow the return instructions I have emailed to you. In this case we would be unable to refund you the original shipping, but we will cover the return shipping in the form of a shipping label. When the manufacturer says that the fit is correct and the customer says it is not, it is our policy to split the shipping on the order. I apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your cooperation in this matter. This is a very dangerous condition where the aftermarket "brokers" like rock auto are selling parts that are the wrong size and then supporting the manufacturer (profiting). The thickness of the rotor plate pushed my road wheel out beyond full wheel lug nut engagement and no engagement of the road wheel center hole with the bearing hub. The only contact was the lug nuts. This is an extremely dangerous condition. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
I went to pull my horse trailer forward to load horses and the brake pedal went to the floor. I was able to turn the vehicle uphill to get it to stop. A neighbor took the protective panel off of the front undercarriage and found brake fluid leaking from the tubing. The truck is scheduled to go to the repair shop tomorrow to fix this.
(rear brake line rupture) my wife was on her way to work when she applied the brakes the brake warning light came on. The pedal became real soft as if the vehicle wasn't going to stop. After returning home, upon investigation the brake master cylinder was almost empty. I found brake fluid coming out of a badly corroded brake line just behind the fuel tank. This could have been a very bad situation. We are the second owners on this vehicle, purchased in 2001. We have always kept it maintained and clean, including car washes after snow storms to remove road salt and sand. This should not be happening on an 11 year old vehicle, thankfully this didn't result in an accident. I have also noticed the fuel lines have corrosion at ever mounting location. So, I guess these are going to fail as well some time in the future.
The contact owns a 1999 GMC Yukon. On April 20, 2009, the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph. There had been no prior failures with the transmission since purchasing the vehicle used in January of 2009. In addition, there were alignment issues that caused the tires to explode, tie rod failure, brake failure, and the fuel gauge displays the incorrect amount of fuel in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 5/27/09 the upper and lower ball joints, lower ball joints, idler arm, steering gear, rack and pinion were all replaced. Updated 06/02/09.
The contact owns a 1999 GMC Yukon. While driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions, the antilock system activated unexpectedly when the brake pedal was slightly depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the brakes. The vehicle was repaired. On ten separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for identical failures. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 49,000 and current mileage was 107,000.
When stopping the antilock brake system activates at slow speed greatly increasing stopping distance. Specially when towing my boat. I had a slight fender bender with no injuries. This condition happens daily. My wheel speed sensors were replaced by a dealer. I was told that there was a recall for Yukon 2000 and up. Our Yukon is a 1999 with the same issue. See NHTSA action number PE05020 and NHTSA campaign id number 05V379000.
: the contact stated the vehicle experienced intermittent, erratically brake failures without warning, while driving 10 mph, under normal road and braking conditions. The vehicle was taken into an independent repair shop who was unable to find the cause of the problem.
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- West Friendship, MD, USA