1999 GMC Yukon Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,892miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 GMC Yukon, 6% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,892 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.
“The consumer noticed that the vehicle was leaking coolant. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who indicated that the intake manifold, water pump and thermostat were rusted. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10048719, filed 2003-11, 82,000 miles“Quick change connector on the manifold is manufactured from a dissimilar metal causing premature deterioration of the fitting resulting in a loss of coolant.”
NHTSA complaint #10018533, filed 2003-05, 91,000 miles“When driving at 20-25 MPH engine will cut off without prior warning, which causes loss of all power. Consumer has contacted dealer, fuel filler was replaced. However, problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #869339, filed 2000-09“Engine was sluggish, and it jerked hard when changing over. Consumer assumed that sound was because of v8 engine. Delaer stated motor was shot, but consumer was waiting for a written diagnosis.”
NHTSA complaint #890924, filed 2001-06“Tensioner that adjusts main belt had broken. Ever since would be making clicking noise. Had taken to dealership 3 times for repairs, and each time repairs would fail after a while.”
NHTSA complaint #887765, filed 2001-05Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10139019May 3, 2013This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
- 10037933Jan 1, 2011Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. There are multiple possible causes.
- 10017155Oct 26, 2005Diagnostic trouble code p0128 or engine will not reach operating temperature.
- 10014870May 11, 20051999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174.
- 10014959Mar 1, 2005Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 11% |
| 2023 | 14 | 6% |
| 2022 | 13 | 7% |
| 2021 | 32 | 9% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 12 | 6% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 9 | 13% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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