1998 GMC Yukon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 10%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 GMC Yukon, 10% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles.
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.
“Dt: the contact stated about three -four weeks ago the ABS kicked in at low speeds, and he has no stopping power. The dealer told the contact the bearing hubs needed to be replaced. About two weeks ago he noticed a grinding noise coming from the transmission area. The dealer told him the transfer case needed to be removed and likely replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10142044, filed 2005-11, 43,400 miles“Complete transmission failure with out notice. Purchased extened service plan, 2,700 past warrenty and will not honor. Only 98000 miles. Yukon was never used off road or to haul anything heavy.”
NHTSA complaint #10050687, filed 2003-12, 98,027 miles“Transmission failed without warning. No 2nd gear or reverse. Truck has never been taken off road or pulled a trailer. Gm is reviewing the case as it is out of the original 36 mo./ 36,000 mi. Warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #728277, filed 2000-08Related service bulletins
- 10016707Sep 28, 2005Four wheel drive inoperative and the 4wd service light will illuminate. Diagnosis may reveal that the atc fuse could be open, possible dtc c0308, or various u codes may be set…
- 10014809May 10, 20054wd inoperative and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u1026 atc fuse open.
- 10013572Apr 21, 20054wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 25% |
| 2025 | 7 | 12% |
| 2024 | 13 | 12% |
| 2023 | 47 | 19% |
| 2022 | 29 | 16% |
| 2021 | 55 | 16% |
| 2020 | 15 | 41% |
| 2019 | 13 | 24% |
| 2018 | 18 | 26% |
| 2017 | 48 | 24% |
| 2016 | 36 | 13% |
| 2015 | 46 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 21 | 5% |
| 2006 | 2 | 7% |
| 2005 | 8 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 13 | 7% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 10% |
| 1997 | 15 | 11% |
| 1996 | 8 | 11% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1998 GMC Yukon
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 GMC Yukon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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