Hood Latch problems of the 1999 GMC Yukon

Two problems related to hood latch have been reported for the 1999 GMC Yukon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hood Latch problem

Failure Date: 11/03/1999

Dealer verified problem with driveline at startup or stopping. Dealer stated this is a problem with Yukon,tahoe, escalade, and GMC/Chevrolet full size trucks. Problem has been present for the last 3 years with no corrective action. Dealer will charge customer to lube the "spline" as a temp fix. Hood flutter in wind, service bulletin was issued for 2000 denali, needs to include 1999 year(same body style) see bulletin #000863007. Hood "crowl" was replace by dealer, new replacement does not fit correctly, dealer recommended gluing in place. Not correct fix.

2 Hood Latch problem

The hood raises in the wind while driving, the dealer has attempted repair on several occasions but the problem still exist. Nllm. Nlm.


Other Latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1999 GMC Yukon

Door Latch problems
2
Hood Latch problems
2


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