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Body and structurePart report

1996 GMC Yukon Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
6%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 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 GMC Yukon, 6% of the 70 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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

“Wheel separated from the vehicle due to the bracket not being completely welded on the vehicle. Dealer said says a frame was needed. Dealer has welded wheel back on the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #854587, filed 2000-01

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202625%
202433%
202331%
202232%
202121%
201912%
201823%
201711%
201652%
2015143%
20141120%
20132219%
20121422%
20112717%
20102625%
20091516%
20082614%
20077718%
2006311%
200534%
200432%
200384%
200243%
200174%
200021%
199942%
199845%
199722%
199646%
199533%
199423%

Other parts of the 1996 GMC Yukon

Brakes
14 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC Yukon

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology