1999 GMC Yukon Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 6%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 GMC Yukon, 6% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“Gm has an anti-theft device called a passlock. The systems seems to be faulty on a very large number of their vehicles. It makes the auto not start and maybe even sometimes die while running. I'm quite concerned of the possibility of the engine failing while driving down the road. They told me it would cost $400 - $500 to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10082533, filed 2004-07, 50,000 miles“My Yukon would not start I waited 5 minutes and then it started. The next time it would not start at all I waited over night it still would not start. I have talked to alot of people and they are having the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10227273, filed 2008-05, 156,000 miles“Same thing as already listed. My radio, wipers and windows stopped working. The radio will randomly come on but if you try to use the wipers or roll down a window it shuts all 3 down. Found through research this is a common issue and requires the body control module to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10546567, filed 2013-10, 130,000 miles“My vehicle will not start periodically while it is raining or the humidity is very high. During this time, the security light will blink and you must wait a minimum of 10 minutes before it will start again. There has been one case when the car completely stopped during driving and lost all power (steering, brakes, etc). The dealer could not find out why this was occurring. The key cylinder was replaced based on a passlock error code in the ecu. This has not resolved the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10156113, filed 2006-04, 70,000 miles“My security light come on and my car start for 3- 5 sec and die out..I been reading other people have the same problem...we need help... We don't have 500-600 hundred dollar to spend for a security light..”
NHTSA complaint #10263262, filed 2009-03Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10111737Dec 23, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
- 10113177Aug 5, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
- 10112523Oct 30, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing…
- 10027804Nov 1, 2008General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
- 10021206Mar 22, 2007Horn inoperative at times.
- 10013530Apr 21, 2005Interior lights inoperative after bcm replacement b2618 diagnostic trouble code.
- 10013378Apr 18, 2005Application of horn at horn pad inoperative. Rke function for panic alarm works.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 9% |
| 2025 | 9 | 16% |
| 2024 | 18 | 17% |
| 2023 | 28 | 11% |
| 2022 | 32 | 17% |
| 2021 | 31 | 9% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 9 | 16% |
| 2018 | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 | 21 | 11% |
| 2016 | 53 | 20% |
| 2015 | 79 | 15% |
| 2014 | 5 | 9% |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 | 5 | 8% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 8 | 9% |
| 2008 | 30 | 16% |
| 2007 | 39 | 9% |
| 2006 | 4 | 15% |
| 2005 | 28 | 33% |
| 2004 | 57 | 36% |
| 2003 | 53 | 26% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 17 | 9% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 11% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Yukon
113 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsTires
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsAir bags
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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