AI Damage1998 Chevrolet Yukon: common problems
Owners of the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and tires. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 40% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 40% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 20% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 20% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 20% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Tires: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Driver's side brake line rupture causing brake system failure.
Set of 4 cooper discoverer lt 32 x 11.5 all terrain tires were purchased in september 2002, after about 35,000 miles one had complete tread separation another swelled over outside 1/2 of tread around entire circumference. Both tires were on the rear of a 98 tahoe traveling at 65-70 mph on interstate.
The check engine light was on . The fuel module assembly was replaced. The contact has the repair order. Update 4/25/07
1998 chevrolet tahoe abs system activates at speed below 5 mph regardless of road conditions. This results in stopping distance longer than necessary. A recall of 1999 to present tahoes has already been initiated and my 1998 chevrolet tahoe has the same problem.
While driving wheels will start to turn before steering wheel is turned. Contacted dealer.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,283 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Yukon has 8 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, tires, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1998 Chevrolet Yukon from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1998 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.