1999 GMC Yukon Fuel system Problems

“Dt: the contact complained about a fuel system problem. When putting gas in the vehicle and filling it up the gas spilled out underneath the gas tank. The contact has taken the vehicle to an independent party for service. The contact did not know exactly what the cause of the problem was at this point. Also, ABS system failed. When slowing down or going to stop the ABS is engaged at any speed. The contact called GM, and they said they knew about the problems. The contact took vehicle to the dealer, and had the wheel sensor replaced. That has fixed the problem with the brakes. …”

“The contact owns a 1999 Gmc Yukon. The contact stated that the fuel pump failed at least seven times. The vehicle would stall without warning while traveling at any given speed. The vehicle would not restart when the failure would occur and would have to be towed to her place of residence. Initially, the fuel pump was replaced by the dealer under the factory warranty. All other repairs were made by an independent mechanic. The were no recalls on the vehicle and was outside of the warranty. The VIN was not available at the time of the complaint. …”

“The contact owns a 1999 Gmc Yukon. On april 20, 2009, the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 MPH. There had been no prior failures with the transmission since purchasing the vehicle used in january of 2009. In addition, there were alignment issues that caused the tires to explode, tie rod failure, brake failure, and the fuel gauge displays the incorrect amount of fuel in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 5/27/09 the upper and lower ball joints, lower ball joints, idler arm, steering gear, rack and pinion were all replaced. Updated 06/02/09.”

“Vehicle experiences a vibration problem while traveling 65mph or more and it causes the vehicle to be pulled to the left, dealer has tried many solutions to remedy the problem, 3 sets of tires have been changed (different brands and sizes), steering knuckles, drive line balance, and rotations have been done and the problem still exists, possibly a suspension problem.”

“While driving vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart vehicle but was unable to do so. Driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the fuel line had to be reattached by a conversion kit.”