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1996 GMC Yukon Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1996 GMC Yukon, and owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
70
owner complaints to NHTSA
8 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
14–15
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1996 GMC Yukon

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 03V159000 Reported 1,755,876 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    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…

  2. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 98V150001 Reported 1,557,585 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

  3. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 96V057000 Reported 379,004 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.

70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1996 GMC Yukon have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 11 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 94,496 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 18 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The cable release for the rear seats freeze up and the cables break. This could trap someone in the back if riding in rear, or 3rd row seats. If the car catches on fire and a person who can't climb fo”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 13, 2016 · Seats

“This vehicle has been sold to people by scamming they out of vehicle been sold four times. *tr”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 22, 2012 · Unknown or other

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1996 GMC Yukon (Yukon 1500 2WD, Yukon 1500 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined14–15 mpg
City / Highway12–14 / 16–17
FuelDiesel, Regular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Engine8 cyl, 5.7/6.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare GMC Yukon model years

Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Yukon model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1986 GMC Yukon01
1987 GMC Yukon01
1992 GMC Yukon119
1993 GMC Yukon017
1994 GMC Yukon258
1995 GMC Yukon690
1996 GMC Yukon370
1997 GMC Yukon0133
1998 GMC Yukon280
1999 GMC Yukon1204
2000 GMC Yukon6166
2001 GMC Yukon6197
2002 GMC Yukon3158
2003 GMC Yukon4204
2004 GMC Yukon2159
2005 GMC Yukon385
2006 GMC Yukon227
2007 GMC Yukon4428
2008 GMC Yukon4187
2009 GMC Yukon594
2010 GMC Yukon3105
2011 GMC Yukon5158
2012 GMC Yukon363
2013 GMC Yukon4117
2014 GMC Yukon356
2015 GMC Yukon10529
2016 GMC Yukon5269
2017 GMC Yukon3196
2018 GMC Yukon369
2019 GMC Yukon255
2020 GMC Yukon436
2021 GMC Yukon13334
2022 GMC Yukon5182
2023 GMC Yukon4242
2024 GMC Yukon3105
2025 GMC Yukon255
2026 GMC Yukon340

Checking a specific 1996 GMC Yukon

How do I know if my 1996 GMC Yukon has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1996 GMC Yukon; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V159000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.