1997 GMC Yukon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon years
- About as many complaints as other years 16th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 GMC Yukon. That ranks 16th out of 33 Yukon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (53 complaints, 40%), typically at around 87,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 133owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 GMC Yukon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 53 | 40% | 87,000 | “steering box” (11%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 | 23% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 11% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 8% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 7% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 6% | 250,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 5% | 86,946 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 127,900 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 GMC Yukon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 GMC Yukon.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Seat belt anchorage separation (EA01018) — opened Dec 20, 2001, closed Dec 9, 2002.
- Seat belt anchorage separation (PE01023) — opened Jul 17, 2001, closed Dec 20, 2001.
- Battery leaks acid (EA00013) — opened May 2, 2000, closed Jun 28, 2002.
- Battery leaks acid (PE99073) — opened Dec 3, 1999, closed May 2, 2000.
- Erratic power steering assist while driv (EA99011) — opened May 12, 1999, closed Feb 27, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On my 1997 yukon the front wiper motor fails intermittently usually while driving in the rain. The failure is caused by a manufacturers defect in the wiper motor circuit board. In 1998 a recall was issued for this problem on a number of gm vehicles, however the recall covered vehicles from 1994 to…
At 250,000 km. Oem fuel on 97 gmc yukon quite. Oct 2007 purchased a carter fuel sending unit which gave up jan/2008 at less than 5000 km. Of service during cold weather. Returned for warranty and install new unit feb 2008 which gave many starting misses and hesitations and finally left stranded…
Vehicle keeps pulling to either side of turn on speeds above 25mhp, was told is the steering sensor but have not replace it. Vehicle has been doing this since about 128k. Brake pedal is spongy even after needed adjustments were performed. *tr
Brakes failed at low speed and hit the car in front of me at stop light. Pushed brakes to the floor and seemed to pick up speed. Air bag did not deploy. Totaled the other car. Went right up on top of his back end. It cost me 200.00 to fix my yukon. Had already replace abs system about 8 years…
I was driving home when my vehicle would not accelerate anymore. After pushing the truck home and upon further inspection found that the transmission casing was cracked. The cost to replace transmission with a remanufactured one was approximately $2200.00 , not includind labor. The cracked…
Other GMC Yukon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Yukon | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Yukon | 41 | 3 |
| 2025 Yukon | 56 | 2 |
| 2024 Yukon | 106 | 3 |
| 2023 Yukon | 244 | 4 |
| 2022 Yukon | 183 | 5 |
| 2021 Yukon | 337 | 13 |
| 2020 Yukon | 36 | 4 |
| 2019 Yukon | 55 | 2 |
| 2018 Yukon | 69 | 3 |
| 2017 Yukon | 196 | 3 |
| 2016 Yukon | 270 | 5 |
| 2015 Yukon | 529 | 10 |
| 2014 Yukon | 56 | 3 |
| 2013 Yukon | 117 | 4 |
| 2012 Yukon | 63 | 3 |
| 2011 Yukon | 158 | 5 |
| 2010 Yukon | 105 | 3 |
| 2009 Yukon | 94 | 5 |
| 2008 Yukon | 187 | 4 |
| 2007 Yukon | 428 | 4 |
| 2006 Yukon | 27 | 2 |
| 2005 Yukon | 85 | 3 |
| 2004 Yukon | 159 | 2 |
| 2003 Yukon | 204 | 4 |
| 2002 Yukon | 158 | 3 |
| 2001 Yukon | 197 | 6 |
| 2000 Yukon | 166 | 6 |
| 1999 Yukon | 204 | 1 |
| 1998 Yukon | 80 | 2 |
| 1997 | 133 | 0 |
| 1996 Yukon | 70 | 3 |
| 1995 Yukon | 90 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC Yukon?
Owners most often report steering, service brakes, hydraulic, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 53 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC Yukon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 GMC Yukon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon model years, the 1997 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.