Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Gulf Stream Yellowstone
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Gulf Stream Yellowstone has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #12V366000 Hydraulic Brakes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V584000 REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V406000 PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR FIREPLACE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V426000 POWER STEERING FILTER PLUGS/FREIGHTLINER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V411000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Gulf Stream Yellowstone has critical brake and steering issues that can affect safety. Frequent recalls on equipment and structural issues contribute to high repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| power steering | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| refrigerator unit | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake system check
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Cooling system flush
- Inspect power steering
- Replace air filters
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Difficulty braking
- Loose steering feeling
- Refrigerator malfunctions
- Coolant leaks
- Unexpected cabin noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Gulf Stream Yellowstone at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.