1999 GMC Yukon Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
13 - 14 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(32 Total Reviews)
Kept us safe in a bad accident, but...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLE Wagon
Review
Horrible mileage-about 10MPG. Also so many repairs required on a 5-6-7 year old car! Brakes only lasted 20000 miles. Door handles and hinges needed replacing. Needed new brake master and vacum. However all is forgiven, because I had a very nasty accident and my passenger and I both walked away safely.
Favorite Features
Comfort and space
Suggested Improvements
Quality - for crying out loud, I don't need to spend $400 bucks to replace my door handles on a 6year old car while I'm still paying car payments on it!
Love the 'KON
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLE 4WD Wagon
Review
Bought in '02 with 28K miles - currently have 93k miles. This Yukon has been a great truck. Tow 5K lb trailer to beach and to mountains with no problems. I did however put a 10K lb tranny cooler on myself, well worth the effort for the peace of mind when towing. 2 boys (getting ready to be 3) love it as well. Put up a pet gate for the dogs when we head to the hills. It has truly been a utility vehicle. Have had to replace battery once, carmax had a battery in it that was >100 crank amps too small. Brake pads, water pump gasket at 70K and drive belt at 80K. Threw on a RAVIN perf exhaust and pipes, 2 sons love the sound of the 5.7L when we get rolling. In short love it - great utility.
Favorite Features
5.7L - may have low HP (255) but relatively high torque (330) at 2800RPM, good for towing. rear AC great for the kids. Still love the more square design as opposed to all of the new. 13-14 city, 17-19 long trip -not bad for a 5300lb truck.
Suggested Improvements
Squeaky center console
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Denali
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Yukon 4 Dr Denali 4WD Wagon
Review
This truck is far greater than any Ford ever built. It is the perfect combo of a heavy duty truck and a luxury vehicle. Anyone who doesn't like the gas mileage think about this, you are pushing about 6000 lbs down the road. It is still a truck and for that the mileage is actualy not that bad, depending how you drive it. The Denali is the most comfortable vehicle I have ever driven, car or truck.
Favorite Features
6 disk changer. Heated seats on those cold mornings, and of course the looks you get even though the truck is 7 years old.
Suggested Improvements
More power. Even though it has more power than the Expedition of the same year, and it does step out pretty good for 6000 lbs of steel, it would be nice if it had over 300 hp. Torque is decent where it is.
5 out 9 people found this review helpful
Comfort at a cost
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLE Wagon
Review
Purchased with 30,000+ miles on it, by 120,00 it was toast. Comfortable and roomy interior, great sound system and dash design. Travels well on highway. Disappointed with performance. Rear drum brakes went a week after purchase; engine ruined due to gasket/coolant problems even though scrupulously maintained. We've gotten well over 180,000 on our other vehicles. Last GMC big rig I'll buy.
Favorite Features
Interior - smart styling, extremely comfortable, good storage and lighting. Ideal for long hauls.
Suggested Improvements
Coolant system problematic. Common problem, had I known, would have shopped elsewhere.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Yukon 4wd
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon
Review
Solid running vehicle, tows great. Good sound proofing for silent interior. Lots of room but easy to drive. Routine maintenance!
Favorite Features
Durability and versatility. Work horse or nice dinner sedan
Suggested Improvements
Standard 3rd row seat
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
It's been a good truck to own
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon
Review
I bought it a year old w/ 36k miles for $25k. I wish it had a 3rd row seat available back then. It's time to trade it in for a minivan or Freestyle wagon. Trade in is $8K so it cost me $3400 a year in deperciation. Mechanically truck has held up very well. The fuel pump went out at 100k. Cost $1000 (mainly because we were stranded out of town and could not shop around for repair). ABS doesn't work. There was a recall in Canada, but it doesn't apply to the US. It will cost about $800 to fix. Intake gasket leaked ,causing loss of heat/coolant - cost $800 to fix. Overall I'm very happy witht he choice. The truck has become too unreliable for my wife and young kids, so it's time for a new car. I'd definitely get the 2005 or later Expedition if I got another SUV. Have drivien my dad's and brothers on a few trips and they are outstanding
Favorite Features
Brakes are inexpensive to fix.. It has good engine power and decent fuel economy for large truck. .
Suggested Improvements
A/C fan is loud, but airflow out is very weak. A/C lost its charge every few years. Rear leaf springs make a honking noise when pulling away from stop. The ride & handling stinks. Very floaty and rolly. It feels dangerous on curves and on-ramps
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
My 1999 Yukon SLT 4WD
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon
Review
Overall, I am satisfied with the vehicle and expect several more years. I do have issues with the following: - Brakes: front set is too small, rears don't automatically adjust, a common problem with this model. The bulbs behind the radio/CD buttons died. The dealer said the entire unit had to be replaced .The CD player is very poor quality, was repaired twice, and I will replace it with a better unit; The intake manifold cracks, another too common problem for '99, it should have been subject of a recall. The center console should have come with a lock.
Favorite Features
Power windows, power door locks, power steering. Load capacity for college- bound child
Suggested Improvements
Less cheap looking plastic in the dash. A better CD player.
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
Run Denali Run
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Yukon 4 Dr Denali 4WD Wagon
Review
I have never experienced such poor quality from a vechile. I feel sorry for anyone that has purchased a Yukon and is having problems. The amount of money spent on this vechile could have purchased several vechiles of better quality.
Favorite Features
None anymore. I just pray that it starts.
Suggested Improvements
GMC needs to take responsibility for the lack of quality with this vechile. I have had problems with the tires, air-conditioning, alignment, 4- wheel drive, battery, distributor cap, blown head gasket, starter, ignition switch etc...
0 out 6 people found this review helpful
A Believer
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT Wagon
Review
I've owned just about every Ford and Chevy make out there, but GMC made a convert out of me. I'm now the proud owner of my third GMC and I've loved every one. Call it "Professional grade" or whatever, but when it comes to reliability, comfort and performance, my GMC's have all been a cut above any of the Fords or Chevys I've owned.
Favorite Features
Programable His and Her's (heated) power seats. Engine performance and the entire drive chain has been, and is still, exceptional, even at over 80,000 miles.
Suggested Improvements
Increase the gas mileage but do not make the truck smaller. This vehicle must not become just another one of the many faddish downsized SUV's.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Great SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Yukon 4 Dr Denali 4WD Wagon
Review
I have owned this vehicle 6 years and have had no major problems. Replaced front brake pads twice and rear drums once in 125,000 miles. Most of these miles were cross country highway miles in both snow and heat. All my friends have been impressed with the quality of this vehicle.
Favorite Features
Leather seats, Sound system, Great handling at any speed, Very comfortable ride.
Suggested Improvements
Improve hub caps - they occasionally pop off.
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
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