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1998 GMC Yukon 1500 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 14 MPG.

The Chevrolet Tahoe is a line of full-size SUVs from Chevrolet, marketed since the 1995 model year. Marketed alongside the GMC Yukon for its entire production, the Tahoe is the successor to the Chevrolet K5 Blazer, while the Yukon replaced the full-sized GMC Jimmy.

GMC Yukon 1500 2WD
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 635
5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 14 635

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 97V142000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY EXTENDED-CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 4-DOOR UTILITY TRUCKS. THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT TO STEERING GEAR PINCH BOLT IS "FINGER LOOSE" OR MISSING ALLOWING THE BOLT TO LOOSEN AND FALL OUT. THE STEERING SHAFT YOKE CAN WEAR CAUSING AN OFF CENTER STEERING WHEEL.

Campaign 98V033000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.

Campaign 06E043000

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS A

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

90 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22 Visibility 16 Steering 11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1998 GMC Yukon 1500 2WD?

EPA figures for the 1998 GMC Yukon 1500 2WD reach 14 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1998 GMC Yukon 1500 2WD?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1998 GMC Yukon 1500 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1998 GMC Yukon 1500 2WD?

Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA for the 1998 GMC Yukon 1500 2WD, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Visibility, Steering. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.