1999 GMC Yukon Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 GMC Yukon, 3% of the 204 complaints for this model year. 6 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.
“We contacted Gmc customer service (victor johnson) and requested an investigation. Gmc has now told us that since no one was fatally injured there will be no investigation. How can they do this? My wife has been injured - probably permanently- and we want to know why they did not deploy - as this was a direct frontal impact. I believe that the manufacturer has an obligation to us and is merely playing a game at this point. Is it in our best interest to hire an attorney on the matter or what should we do?”
NHTSA complaint #706419, filed 1999-05“Vehicle was cut off by another vehicle. Had to apply brakes (ABS) quickly, which failed to work. Vehicle then dove into concrete cover. Upon impact, the dual air bags failed to deploy. The seat belt jerked hard on driver, causing bruises. Gmc file number 99-153-17801.”
NHTSA complaint #844209, filed 1999-08“Consumer involved in an accident, rearended another vehicle. Vehicle traveling at approximately 50 MPH, and air bags did not deploy. Please fill in any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #880890, filed 2001-02“Owner applied brakes and the vehicle kept going and hit another vehicle. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Dealer has seen vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #853931, filed 1999-12“Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at approximately 45 MPH with another vehicle. Upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #862202, filed 2000-05Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 18 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 21% |
| 2013 | 32 | 27% |
| 2012 | 17 | 27% |
| 2011 | 79 | 50% |
| 2010 | 53 | 50% |
| 2009 | 35 | 37% |
| 2008 | 96 | 51% |
| 2007 | 214 | 50% |
| 2006 | 5 | 19% |
| 2005 | 6 | 7% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 11 | 7% |
| 2001 | 18 | 9% |
| 2000 | 14 | 8% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 8 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Yukon
113 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsTires
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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