1997 GMC Yukon Steering Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 1997 GMC Yukon, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 87,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering box” (11% of reports).
- 53steering complaints
- 87,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering box: mentioned in 6 of 53 complaints (11%)
- Provide further: mentioned in 5 of 53 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 7 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 53 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
GMC Yukon steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Yukon | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Yukon | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Yukon | 5 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Yukon | 6 | 3% | 10,000 |
| 2021 Yukon | 11 | 3% | 41,726 |
| 2019 Yukon | 4 | 7% | 6,408 |
| 2018 Yukon | 4 | 6% | 28,450 |
| 2017 Yukon | 2 | 1% | 28,000 |
| 2016 Yukon | 10 | 4% | 65,000 |
| 2015 Yukon | 34 | 6% | 71,704 |
| 2014 Yukon | 3 | 5% | 109,300 |
| 2013 Yukon | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2011 Yukon | 2 | 1% | 27,000 |
| 2010 Yukon | 3 | 3% | 155,000 |
| 2009 Yukon | 6 | 6% | 143,475 |
| 2008 Yukon | 1 | 1% | 194,000 |
| 2007 Yukon | 8 | 2% | 48,000 |
| 2006 Yukon | 5 | 19% | 111,400 |
| 2005 Yukon | 4 | 5% | 27,200 |
| 2004 Yukon | 5 | 3% | 47,724 |
| 2003 Yukon | 11 | 5% | 28,185 |
| 2002 Yukon | 7 | 4% | 55,000 |
| 2001 Yukon | 10 | 5% | 82,000 |
| 2000 Yukon | 8 | 5% | 65,172 |
| 1999 Yukon | 20 | 10% | 97,500 |
| 1998 Yukon | 11 | 14% | 102,500 |
| 1997 Yukon | 53 | 40% | 87,000 |
| 1996 Yukon | 2 | 3% | — |
| 1995 Yukon | 2 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 1997 GMC Yukon. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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
At speed, 20+mph, the steering will go out for a second or 2 as if it is on ice. I have noticed a recall on 98 gmc yukons,(#97v142000), but not on 97's. I have been told that it could be my steering box. These vehicles should not be driven in this condition. Steering will be lost if steering box…
Intermitten drop in steering to the right, mostly during corners. About a quarter turn of the steering wheel. Was told to me by a mechanic that gm has known about this and there is only one part from the dealer dealing with it. No aftermarket item. It was told to me that it is a speed sensor on the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1997 GMC Yukons have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about steering for the 1997 GMC Yukon (40% of the 133 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC Yukon steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 87,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 1997 GMC Yukon?
The most frequent phrase is “steering box”, in 6 of 53 complaints, followed by “provide further” (5).
See all 1997 GMC Yukon problems or steering problems across all Yukon years.