Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2018 GMC Yukon.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems |
Annunciations: stabilitrak, park assist off, steering assist is reduced drive with care, forward collision system unavailable, adaptive cruise control. Indications: cruise control doesn’t work, steering jerks when turning, difficult to turn into parking spaces. Research shows technical service bulletin 18-na-161as a known issue with GMC products. Dealer says “you are out of warranty”. 2018 model with 65,000 miles. Issue has been presenting for the past 8 months. We thought it was due to a windshield replacement by safelite. Safelite has been actively troubleshooting for 8 months.
While driving I made a right hand turn. As soon as the turn was made, the powering steering completely went out. The power steering is found to fail upon cold starts, then return to normal after operating. The vehicle has been taken to GMC numerous times with no explanation as to why or how it has happened. When asked to replace the steering rack. They stated vehicle is working as expected. It is unsafe. GMC has had recalls on the steering for many years now.
On 3/20/21 I went out with the family out got to our destination well but when I started my vehicle to go back home I got a message on the display "service power steering drive with care" when I went to turn the steering wheel to drive I couldn't because it was too hard, after fighting it, I was able to drive my car back home with my family in it. Today 3/22/21 I called GMC to do a complaint and ask if there is a recall for this issue on this type of vehicle since I don't have any warranty anymore on the vehicle due to passing the 36 months by 1 month but not by mileage since I have 28500 miles on it. I was told by the GMC representative that at this time GMC does not have any recalls for this VIN number. After doing much research I found that this is a very recurring problem with GMC, Chevrolet and Buick vehicles. On the past they have done recalls for this type of problem but the lovely automakers and lobbyist are finding the loop holes so they are held accountable for known mistakes until some family tragically dies in an accident due to automaker not being held accountable for known issues. Please do something about this issue, tooooo many customers having this issue and no accountability on automakers behalf.
When I let go of the brake the vehicle accelerates on its own. It's a scary feeling, I feel like don't have control of the vehicle. Another problem that I have is that I can not put my vehicle in gear right away when I turn on the engine. Another problem that I have is rattling sound and vibration on the gas pedal when I accelerate.
Car is not performing as it should.
Battery voltage drops and when turning left at lower speeds you loose steering. Battery voltage will not go back up until your get up around 70 mph.
My front end makes noises when I turn wheel or stop. I took it two the carmax service department and they couldn't find anything wrong. But it's still making the noise.