Most common 1999 Chevrolet Yukon problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Yukon complaints by model year
Best Yukon years: 1998. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1999 Chevrolet Yukon:
Steel wheel rim fracture
There have been less than 2 complaints per 100,000 subject vehicles related to the alleged defect.the oldest vehicles (my 1999) have only 2 complaints in over 140 thousand vehicles after over 4 years in service.the rate of warranty claims potentially related to the alleged defect is less than 0.1%.there are no known incidents involving rapid loss of tire pressure or loss of vehicle control.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Yukon a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Yukon rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Yukon at the same age. 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 1999 Chevrolet Yukon?
The air bags — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the windows, wipers & sunroof (2) and electrical system (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Yukon have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 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 1999 Chevrolet Yukon problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 129,000 miles; 0% 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.