1998 Chevrolet Yukon Problems & Complaints

Average29% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Yukon at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Yukon at the same age. The most reported problem area is the brakes (2 complaints, typically around 160,000 miles).

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Most common 1998 Chevrolet Yukon problems

  • Brakes~160,000 miles
    240%
  • Wheels & tires~23,000 miles
    240%
  • Steering
    120%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~23,000 miles
    120%
  • Engine & cooling~23,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Chevrolet Yukon complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Yukon. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Yukon years: 1998. Compare all years →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1998 Yukon rates average: 29% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Yukon at the same age. It is one of the best Yukon years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon?

The brakes — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the wheels & tires (2) and steering (1).

How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Chevrolet Yukon. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Yukon?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998. See the full Chevrolet Yukon years comparison.

At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Yukon problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 130,000 miles; 33% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.