1999 GMC Yukon Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 10%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the steering of the 1999 GMC Yukon, 10% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Had to stop in a hurry on the freeway and was going about 60 miles an hour and hit the brakes, I believe the ABS locked up and I fishtailed from the left to the right and back to the left again. Engine shutoff automatically and check engine light came on. This nearly caused a multi car collision with a possible bridge fly away as we were on a bridge at the time. Luckily through defensive driving was able to gain control of the vehicle and keep it from hitting anything or anyone, however now when turning right or left there is a squeak at every rotation when going slow. …”
NHTSA complaint #10533174, filed 2013-08, 183,690 miles“The steering wheel started jerking uncontrollably. The steering wheel would release and move back and forth on its own. The consumer was able to maintain control, and drove the vehicle to a local dealer. The mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated, and the vehicle was operating as designed. The steering position sensor was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10105365, filed 2005-01, 79,000 miles“Steering has become erratic. When turning, the ratio of wheel turn to steering wheel movement varies, increasing greatly at approx. 2 o'clock to the right thus causing the vehicle to veer unexpectedly in the direction of the initial turn. Now it is happening while turning left also but always happens to the right.”
NHTSA complaint #10154940, filed 2006-04, 102,000 miles“Purchased a vehicle from dealer and steering was never fixed. Then purchased a extended warranty ,and it was never honored! I exit the warranty ,and was not send money back. The company made excuses, and didn't respond after repeated request and letters.”
NHTSA complaint #10100105, filed 2004-11, 69,526 miles“(1) steering will bind randomly. (2) when you turn past the binding point the steering wheel moves unrestricted too far into a turn, causing the truck to swerve all over the road. (3) dealer cannot find a problem!”
NHTSA complaint #10106231, filed 2005-01, 124,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 | 11 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 4% |
| 2015 | 34 | 6% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 19% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 20 | 10% |
| 1998 | 11 | 14% |
| 1997 | 53 | 40% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Yukon
113 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsTires
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 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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