1994 GMC Yukon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 36%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 GMC Yukon, 36% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 11 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10107966, filed 2005-01, 90,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10107447, filed 2005-01, 108,000 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #768894, filed 2002-10“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!”
NHTSA complaint #723043, filed 2000-05“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.”
NHTSA complaint #865489, filed 2000-07Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 7 | 7% |
| 2023 | 11 | 4% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 12 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 8% |
| 2019 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 44 | 22% |
| 2016 | 55 | 20% |
| 2015 | 89 | 17% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 11% |
| 2005 | 12 | 14% |
| 2004 | 38 | 24% |
| 2003 | 59 | 29% |
| 2002 | 77 | 49% |
| 2001 | 92 | 47% |
| 2000 | 59 | 36% |
| 1999 | 113 | 55% |
| 1998 | 21 | 26% |
| 1997 | 31 | 23% |
| 1996 | 14 | 20% |
| 1995 | 25 | 28% |
| 1994 | 21 | 36% |
| 1993 | 9 | 53% |
| 1992 | 12 | 63% |
Other parts of the 1994 GMC Yukon
19 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 GMC Yukon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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