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1992 GMC Yukon problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 23 complaints on file for the 1992 GMC Yukon — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include 3 deaths, per the complaint records themselves.

23

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

2

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

3

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other Yukon years?

Yukon NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted682 complaints1986: 1 complaints1987: 1 complaints1992: 23 complaints1993: 19 complaints1994: 71 complaints1995: 117 complaints1996: 90 complaints1997: 180 complaints1998: 90 complaints1999: 262 complaints2000: 199 complaints2001: 258 complaints2002: 187 complaints2003: 251 complaints2004: 186 complaints2005: 101 complaints2006: 49 complaints2007: 581 complaints2008: 248 complaints2009: 116 complaints2010: 149 complaints2011: 216 complaints2012: 88 complaints2013: 148 complaints2014: 79 complaints2015: 682 complaints2016: 366 complaints2017: 253 complaints2018: 95 complaints2019: 69 complaints2020: 36 complaints2021: 421 complaints2022: 233 complaints2023: 283 complaints2024: 134 complaints2025: 69 complaints2026: 27 complaints
Yukon NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1992 GMC Yukon problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1565%
Visibility & Wipers313%
Transmission29%
Seats14%
Steering14%
Tires & Wheels14%

Does the 1992 GMC Yukon have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E043000Fuel SystemMay 19, 2006 · 88,303 units

Defect

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

92V056000BrakesApril 14, 1992 · 177 units

Defect

THE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED AND MAY NOT HAVE ENGAGED THE LOCKING MATERIAL ON THE BOLT. THE BOLT CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.

Consequence

IF THE PIVOT BOLT DISENGAGES FROM THE NUT WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF BRAKE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT INA VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS SHOULD INSPECT THE HAND STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO SPECIFICATION.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED 55 MPH, FRONT BRAKES LOCKUP, FAULTY CALIPERS AND ROTORS, AND WILL NOT RELEASE. TT”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 9, 1995

“WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT COME ON. WINDSHIELDWIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE AT THIS TIME. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT WHEN IT RAINS AGAIN IT COULD CAUSE HARM TO SOMEONE. DEALER ISN'T HELPING WITH THE COST, THEY SAY IT THE AGE OF VEHICLE.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · August 25, 2000

“WHILE MAKING LEFT TURNS THE LEFT HUB LOCKS AFTER MAKING A POPPING NOISE. CLEARS WHEN WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE RIGHT AT LOW SPEEDS. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission

“PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE BECAUSE TREAD FROM TIRE TRACK WAS HITTING UP AGAINST VEHICLE. LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD CAME APART. BRIDGESTONE , DUELER APT, P26575 R16 . THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 6, 2001

1992 GMC Yukon — common questions

Is the 1992 GMC Yukon reliable?

The record is thin — 23 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1992 Yukon problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (15 complaints), visibility & wipers (3 complaints), transmission (2 complaints).

Does the 1992 GMC Yukon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1992 GMC Yukon. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1992 GMC Yukon under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which GMC Yukon years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Yukon years to avoid are 2015, 2007, 2021, 2016, 2023, 1999, 2001, 2017, 2003, 2008, 2022, 2011, 2010, 2013, 2024, 2009, 2012, 2014. The cleanest record among Yukon years belongs to 1987.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.