MYRModel Year Report

1997 GMC Yukon

● Typical for this model
1997 GMC Yukon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:21:23.232Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 58 complaints 1995: 90 complaints 1995 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 133 complaints 1997 1998: 80 complaints 1999: 204 complaints 2000: 166 complaints 2000 2001: 197 complaints 2002: 158 complaints 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 158 complaints 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 27 complaints 2007: 428 complaints 2008: 185 complaints 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 105 complaints 2010 2011: 158 complaints 2012: 62 complaints 2013: 116 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2015: 528 complaints 2015 2016: 264 complaints 2017: 194 complaints 2018: 69 complaints 2019: 51 complaints 2020: 33 complaints 2020 2021: 290 complaints 2022: 162 complaints 2023: 207 complaints 2024: 86 complaints 2025: 46 complaints 2025 2026: 19 complaints 2026
1997: 133 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19861
19871
199219
199317
199458
199590
199670
1997133
199880
1999204
2000166
2001197
2002158
2003204
2004158
200585
200627
2007428
2008185
200994
2010105
2011158
201262
2013116
201456
2015528
2016264
2017194
201869
201951
202033
2021290
2022162
2023207
202486
202546
202619

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 17%

17% of complaints: steering — 23 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 18 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19990512 — EA (closed 20010227)

ERRATIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIV

I 19991203 — PE (closed 20000502)

BATTERY LEAKS ACID

I 20000502 — EA (closed 20020628)

BATTERY LEAKS ACID

I 20010717 — PE (closed 20011220)

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION

I 20011220 — EA (closed 20021209)

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: 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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1997 GMC Yukon reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 GMC Yukon is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC Yukon?

The most-reported component is steering:hydraulic power assist system, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 GMC Yukon have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.