1996 GMC Yukon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 20%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 GMC Yukon, 20% of the 70 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“No braking action is experienced for over 1 second after emergency hard braking. Try brakes hard, with full body weight, when moving 3 MPH in simulated emergency and then letting of--the vehicle will not show down. I had a accident last year in which a additional 3-5' of stopping distance would have prevented the accident. I avoided an accident last week by swerving after an elderly lady rolled in front of me while I was traveling 25mph. I avoided it by swering, the brakes did not start slowing the vehicle until it was to late. I have demonstrated this same problem in a friends Yukon also. …”
NHTSA complaint #540234, filed 1998-08“While trying to come to a stop from 55 MPH consumer had applied brakes. Slowed down to 30-35 MPH and pedal went to floor. No braking action and vehicle rear ended vehicle in front. $ 5100 damage. Seat belt did not lock and the driver bruised his chest. The air bags failed to deploy as well. The vehicle had been repaireed and the belts, air bag and brake system had been checked.”
NHTSA complaint #886945, filed 2001-04“Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which almost resulted in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Common problem. Also oil leak/ rear differential failure/misaligned rear right door, and rear axle shaft seal leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #853118, filed 1999-11“Every time ABS brakes are applied, vehicle fails to stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Had been to dealer & was informed by mechanic cause of problem not found. Had ABS brake system replaced & the rotors turned.”
NHTSA complaint #847506, filed 1999-09“When slowing down & applying the brakes, vehicle fails to stop resulting in extended stopping distance. Its an intermittent problem. Dealer informed consumer that it needed to be repeated before service is done on it.”
NHTSA complaint #845979, filed 1999-09Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: 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 1996 GMC Yukon
13 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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