1994 GMC Yukon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1994 GMC Yukon. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1994 GMC Yukon. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. owner notification began on june 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks, vans and motorhomes equipped with electronically fuel injected 6.5L diesel engine. this IS not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation part 573. However, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the campaign will improve the overall driveability of these vehicles.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Certain vehicles can exhibit some driveability concerns such as poor throttle response, stalling, misfire, poor hot or cold starting, extended cranking of a hot engine, or stalling after start. trucks with manualtransmissions can exhibit poor acceleration from start or could stall during deceleration.
Remedy
Dealers will install some recently developed enhancements which will improve the overall driveability of these vehicles.
Owner complaints
58 complaints12 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 1994 GMC yukon. The contact stated that while parking, there was a loud bang from under the frame. The contact discovered that the vehicle was rusted near the axle and lower control arms. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 140,000. *Tr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 GMC yukon. while driving at an unknown speed in the rain, the windshield wiper motor failed. when the contact set the wipers on high, they worked intermittently. report number 71-744459098 was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vin was excluded from…
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 GMC yukon. while driving at an unknown speed in the rain, the windshield wiper motor failed. when the contact set the wipers on high, they worked intermittently. report number 71-744459098 was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign ID number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). he will take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. the failure mileage was 132,000 and current mileage was 133,000.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 GMC yukon. the contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer), although the failures were identical. the vehicle will be repaired at the contact's expense. the failure mileage was 155,000 and current mileage was 160,000.
- Power train
Truck popped out of gear and rolled backwards and crashed in to a barn. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
When braking hard, especially in a downhill motion on wet or snowy roads the brakes lock up. Removing one's foot from the pedal does not release the braking action. Only when the tires stop skidding does the braking action release, allowing for one to "try again" by applying the brakes more gently.…
When braking hard, especially in a downhill motion on wet or snowy roads the brakes lock up. Removing one's foot from the pedal does not release the braking action. Only when the tires stop skidding does the braking action release, allowing for one to "try again" by applying the brakes more gently. By then the vehicle IS nearly stopped anyway. I have nearly skidded into intersections or cars in front of me on at least five occasions.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The consumer was driving 25 mph, when the front brakes locked, causing him to drive into a creek. the vehicle was retrieved and towed. the ABS had started to make a noise prior to the brakes locking. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
I own a 1994 GMC yukon and the windshield wipers quit working without warning. Sometimes they will start working on their own, sometimes you have to tug on them to get them to start up again. The recall says 1994 to 1997 but I have not received a letter. Gm says my vin IS not included. this IS a joke, there IS definately a defect and this IS very dangerous as I drive 68 miles a day. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed. Recall 03v159000 was issued. but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak *mr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers completly stopped working in a winter storm 12/09/03. I found out about a recall on the wiper circuit board and took it to the dealership and told them what had happened. they did nothing but look at the vin and told me that my 1994 yukon needed a circuit but did not fit into…
Windshield wipers completly stopped working in a winter storm 12/09/03. I found out about a recall on the wiper circuit board and took it to the dealership and told them what had happened. they did nothing but look at the vin and told me that my 1994 yukon needed a circuit but did not fit into the recall. they were going to charge me $85.00 for something that many others get fixed for free. they knew what was wrong with the wipers without any exam at all. that tells me that there must also be a problem with all on the circuit boards in all of the trucks. I called GMC they told me it had to do with the plants were the boards were made. I would like to know how many plants there were. It would seem to me that if other people are haveing problems with the same part on the same trucks but their parts were made in a different plant that there IS not a problem with the plant but a problem with the design of the part that will cause all of them to fail. I am going to have the one from my truck looked at by someone that designs and manufactures boards every day to see if the problem IS the same as the one stated in the recall. someone needs to have this recall expanded to cover all of the defective (poorly designed) parts.*ak
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Faulty transfer case output shaft snap-ring. #12470554. this ring has failed three times in three years. gm can't tell me why the ring fails. cost about $250 to replace this $6.00 item. *la
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Vehicle experienced the same defect with its windshield wipers as stated in recall 03 v 159 000. the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. the windshield wiper worked almost 70% of the time. Sometimes the wiper wouldn't shut off by using the switch but when the would finally go off the stopped in the middle of the windshield which made it difficult to see. *ak *cb *nlm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers operate intermittently. consumer contacted the dealer, who stated that this vehicle was not apart of the recall, but the plug to the wiper motor defective. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Nhtsa# 98-v-150-0001: vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently. Consumer has the same problem. However this vehicle was not recalled due to the vin. *ak
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
My wife and I have owned this vehicle since 1996. we bought it used with 18,000 miles on it. I have always had trouble hearing noises and trouble with a soft brake pedal on this vehicle. when the car had about 40,000 miles on it, I had an incident where I applied the brakes going about 55 miles…
My wife and I have owned this vehicle since 1996. we bought it used with 18,000 miles on it. I have always had trouble hearing noises and trouble with a soft brake pedal on this vehicle. when the car had about 40,000 miles on it, I had an incident where I applied the brakes going about 55 miles per hour to slow down to get on the expressway and both rear wheel cylinders blew out on me almost causing a severe accident. since the vehicle turned over past 60,000 miles, I have had at least three incidents where accidents almost occurred due to the brake pedal going all the way to the floor on me and I was unable to stop. twice this has happened after getting brand new brakes done all the way around, once at the dealer and once at a midas muffler shop. this IS a very dangerous malfunction in the ABS system. I will contact the dealer tomorrow, since it just happened again. dt
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
After fastening seatbelts (both driver and passenger) correctly, and you lean forward or move a small amount, the portion of the seatbelt that crosses your chest does not retract correctly-instead, this portion IS loose and hangs away from your body. this situation has occurred a long time ago…
After fastening seatbelts (both driver and passenger) correctly, and you lean forward or move a small amount, the portion of the seatbelt that crosses your chest does not retract correctly-instead, this portion IS loose and hangs away from your body. this situation has occurred a long time ago with no relief. a GMC dealer explained the ratchets are not working properly and have not been. as you can see, the vehicle does not have many miles on it and has not,nor does the vehicle experience any abuse. as stated earlier, this situation has lasted for quite awhile. thank you.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers work intemittently. When it rains windshield wipers stop without warning. contacted dealer, and no reply to situation. *ak
- Seats
Metal bracket that connects seat to the frame broke. dealer has been notified.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. dealer has been notfied.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer was traveling 57mph when brakes were appplied. Vehicle couldn't stop & continued to roll. ABS started to making a grinding noise & the brake pedal got rock hard. Cosumer rearended another vehicle, causing small damage. dealer hasn't been contacted, but will be.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. At times windshield wipers would come back on, and at times they would not. Sometimes windshield wipers would not come on at all. when dealer was contacted about the problem, he indicated that vehicle could not be repaired free of charge. Vehicle not included in recall 98v150001 gm/windshield wipers due to vin. please provide any furhter information. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
This was the second time that my anti-lock brakes failed in an emergency situation. As for the seat anchor, I nearly fell into the back seat after paying a toll and continuing on my way home... What a heart stopping situation!*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wiper circuit board failed, recall (98v-150) does not apply to vehicle, denied recall repair. Mjs
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers will turn off intermittently, causing poor visibility. Vehicle IS not included under recall due to vin although it has same defect. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
This same model truck was recalled in 1998 for model made on or after august 1994 on. Nhtsa has two campaign numbers for this same year. #98V150000 & #98v150001. The # of vehicles affected were 1,566,510. Year of recall was in 1998. These windshield wipers will either not come on during rain or…
This same model truck was recalled in 1998 for model made on or after august 1994 on. Nhtsa has two campaign numbers for this same year. #98V150000 & #98v150001. The # of vehicles affected were 1,566,510. Year of recall was in 1998. These windshield wipers will either not come on during rain or will work and quit(this IS the case most often). this IS a safety issue that I would appreciate nhtsa looking into, and notifying of any changes in the recall. Thank you. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Intermittently while driving windshield wipers come on without application. The problem was reported to the dealership. A computer chip was replaced at owner's expense. When contacting manufacturer, owner was told that vehicle not included in recalls # 98v150001/98v150000 gm/ windshield wiper wiring due to vin#. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Windshield wiper failure
As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my M/L vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
- Front seat recliner bolt
There is no summary currently available
- Front seat recliner bolt failure
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 100041356.5L L49 L56 L57 L65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement. Models p32/p42 1994-1999 included.
- 10002567Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board. This special policy covers the condition for a period of seven years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service regardless of ownership or for these vehicles currently outside of this coverage until february 29, 2004.
- 10001125Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 615106Product recall campaign involving windshield wiper motor replacement.
- 51298Manual transmission rattle noise at idle (install conventional flywheel).
- 50569Transfer case hops out of 4-high, or no drive in 2 or 4-high ranges and/or grinding noise (install mainshaft/range hub kit)
- 45807Windshield wiper blade chatter(replace wiper arm and blade).
- 45806Fuel tank noise, fuel gage inaccurate, reduced fuel capacity.*sd
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