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1994 GMC Yukon problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 1994 GMC Yukon is among the quieter years of the Yukon on NHTSA's books: 71 complaints (47% below the model's median year), 4 recalls, and no open investigations.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 28 reports (39% of the total).

71

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

3

Investigations

13

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1994 compare to other Yukon years?

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What are the most common 1994 GMC Yukon problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes2839%
Visibility & Wipers1927%
Seats811%
Seat Belts46%
Suspension34%
Transmission23%
Electrical System23%
Body & Structure23%
Steering11%
Speed Control11%
Lighting11%

Does the 1994 GMC Yukon have recalls?

4 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).

03V159000Visibility & WipersApril 28, 2003 · 1,755,876 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Consequence

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

98V150001Visibility & WipersJuly 1, 1998 · 1,557,585 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

95I005000EngineDecember 13, 1994 · 60,000 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS AND MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONICALLY FUEL INJECTED 6.5L DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION PART 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL DRIVEABILITY OF THESE VEHICLES.

Consequence

CERTAIN VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT SOME DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS SUCH AS POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE, STALLING, MISFIRE, POOR HOT OR COLD STARTING, EXTENDED CRANKING OF A HOT ENGINE, OR STALLING AFTER START. TRUCKS WITH MANUALTRANSMISSIONS CAN EXHIBIT POOR ACCELERATION FROM START OR COULD STALL DURING DECELERATION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL SOME RECENTLY DEVELOPED ENHANCEMENTS WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL DRIVEABILITY OF THESE VEHICLES.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 57MPH WHEN BRAKES WERE APPPLIED. VEHICLE COULDN'T STOP & CONTINUED TO ROLL. ABS STARTED TO MAKING A GRINDING NOISE & THE BRAKE PEDAL GOT ROCK HARD. COSUMER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING SMALL DAMAGE. DEALER HASN'T BEEN CONTACTED, BUT WILL BE.*AK

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 14, 2000 · crash

NHTSA# 98-V-150-0001: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · June 18, 2003

I HAVE TOLD YOU ABOUT THE SEAT. I HAVE TOLD YOU ABOUT THE SUSPENSION. AT 70 MILES PER HOUR THE SPEEDOMETER DROPS ABOUT 25 MILES PER HOUR THEN THE TURN SIGINAL IS TURNED ON. THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED EVEN THAT IT WAS SHUT OFF. I JUST WATCHED DATE LINE AND SEENHOW YOU HANDLE THESE COMPLAINTS. SO I…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · November 1, 1994

AFTER FASTENING SEATBELTS (BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER) CORRECTLY, AND YOU LEAN FORWARD OR MOVE A SMALL AMOUNT, THE PORTION OF THE SEATBELT THAT CROSSES YOUR CHEST DOES NOT RETRACT CORRECTLY-INSTEAD, THIS PORTION IS LOOSE AND HANGS AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. THIS SITUATION HAS OCCURRED A LONG TIME AGO WITH…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts

I HAVE TOLD YOU ABOUT THE SEAT. I HAVE TOLD YOU ABOUT THE SUSPENSION. AT 70 MILES PER HOUR THE SPEEDOMETER DROPS ABOUT 25 MILES PER HOUR THEN THE TURN SIGINAL IS TURNED ON. THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED EVEN THAT IT WAS SHUT OFF. I JUST WATCHED DATE LINE AND SEENHOW YOU HANDLE THESE COMPLAINTS. SO I…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · November 1, 1994

1994 GMC Yukon — common questions

Is the 1994 GMC Yukon reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 71 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Yukon year, with 4 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 1994 Yukon problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (28 complaints), visibility & wipers (19 complaints), seats (8 complaints).

Does the 1994 GMC Yukon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1994 GMC Yukon. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1994 GMC Yukon under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 3 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.