1998 Chevrolet Yukon Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by tires (2) and engine cooling (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 130,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 40%
- Tires2 40%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Steering1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “1998 Chevrolet tahoe ABS system activates at speed below 5 MPH regardless of road conditions. This results in stopping distance longer than necessary. A recall of 1999 to present tahoes has already been initiated and my 1998 Chevrolet tahoe has the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10135670, filed 2005-09, 160,000 milesTires: “- the contact owns a 1998 gmc Yukon. The contact stated that there were strong gas fumes coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed a large puddle of gas under the vehicle which was parked in the garage. Two people became sick from the fumes coming into the house. The failure mileage was 23,032. The vehicle was driven to a repair shop. The check engine light was on . The fuel module assembly was replaced. The contact has the repair order. Update 4/25/07”
NHTSA complaint #10185650, filed 2007-03, 23,232 milesMileage when problems were reported
33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,232 and 160,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in…
- 10248444Jun 30, 2014Equipment. Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10012577Aug 1, 2003Steering. Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Yukon
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14 | 56,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 6 | 79,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 6 | 123,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 8 | 72,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 6 | 129,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 5 | 130,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Yukon model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 130,000 miles and the middle half falls between 23,232 and 160,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.