"How reliable is the 1997 Gmc Yukon?"

"Based on 180 NHTSA complaints, the 1997 Gmc Yukon has a median complaint mileage of 100000 miles. The most common issue is Hydraulic Power Assist System."

"What are common problems with the 1997 Gmc Yukon?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 1997 Gmc Yukon is Hydraulic Power Assist System, accounting for a significant portion of the 180 total complaints filed."

1997 Gmc Yukon: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 180 complaints

180

Total Complaints

100,000mi

Median Mileage

Hydraulic Power Assist System

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

59,000 25th Percentile

100,000 Median Mileage

121,450 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Hydraulic Power Assist System

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Steering

Automatic Transmission

Suspension

Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Foundation Components

12V/24V/48V Battery

Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Gasoline

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT (35) MPH THE RETAINING RING BROKE AND FELL INTO THE OIL PUMP INSIDE THE TRANSFER CASE AND CAUSED STEERING PROBLEMS AND LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP. *AK"

"GAS TANK CAP WAS NOT PROPERLY SHUT, FORCING RAW FUEL INTO ROLLOVER VENTS AND THAT SENSORS WERE SHUTTING FUEL DOWN AND RAW FUEL WAS ESCAPING/LEAKING, RESULLTIN GIN A FIRE. *AK"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 20 complaints

Median: 50,000 mi

Steering 18 complaints

25th: 66,750 mi Median: 89,650 mi 75th: 98,075 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 29 LA: 11 OH: 10 TX: 9 MA: 7 FL: 7 NY: 7 IN: 7 PA: 6 MI: 6

Who Files Complaints?

56.1%

Original Owners

43.9%

Second+ Owners

Gmc Yukon — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1992	23	-	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	1
1994	71	120,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	13
1995	117	-	Seats	6
1996	90	88,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	10
1998	90	96,925	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	7
1999	262	90,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	23
2000	199	76,200	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	18
2001	258	69,999	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	29
2002	187	77,500	Service Brakes	16
2003	251	78,812	Service Brakes	11
2004	186	74,563	Instrument Cluster/Panel	7
2005	101	77,800	Electrical System	7
2006	49	85,000	Unknown Or Other	4
2007	579	88,000	Air Bags	27
2008	248	89,997	Air Bags	7
2009	116	80,000	Air Bags	3
2010	149	72,000	Air Bags	1
2011	216	69,000	Air Bags	4
2012	88	68,000	Unknown Or Other	1
2013	148	64,050	Unknown Or Other	6
2014	79	70,000	Unknown Or Other	4
2015	673	60,000	Exterior Lighting	12
2016	360	52,989	Exterior Lighting	4
2017	244	53,422	Exterior Lighting	10
2018	90	48,500	Engine	4
2019	62	34,000	Engine	0
2020	32	42,000	Power Train	0
2021	375	50,000	Engine	16
2022	203	43,000	Engine	2
2023	244	31,000	Engine	2
2024	119	16,000	Engine	0
2025	64	-	Engine	0

Active Recalls (1)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Fuel System, Gasoline

Campaign 06E043000 | 19/05/2006

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Protect Your Steering System

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Get a wheel alignment annually or after hitting a significant pothole
Don't hold the steering wheel at full lock for more than a few seconds
Check power steering fluid monthly on hydraulic systems
Address wandering, vibration, or play in the wheel promptly
Replace worn tie rod ends before they cause tire wear

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28