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#BS-1997-GMCYUK-1185

1997 Gmc Yukon

Based on reports from 180 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
180
Crashes
13
Fires
5
Recalls
1
TSBs
34
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 180 complaints, 13 crashes, 5 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

speedometer not working

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Steering:hydraulic Power Assist SystemHIGH

24 owners reported steering:hydraulic power assist system issues — failures commonly reported around 100K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K
7
30–60K
4
60–90K
9
90–120K
6
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (9 reports) • Median: 100K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System (24 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System24 (13%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip20 (11%)
Steering18 (10%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission10 (6%)
Suspension7 (4%)
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar7 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components6 (3%)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery6 (3%)

1997 Gmc Yukon: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System Issues

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1997 Gmc Yukon, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 100,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 100K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1997 Gmc Yukon, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1997 Gmc Yukon, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1997 Gmc Yukon, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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6
05
1
06
7
07
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18

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1997 Gmc Yukon. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

06E043000Oct 2006

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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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1997 Gmc Yukon vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicles)

This vehicle

180

Class avg

350

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical special purpose vehicles vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 180 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1997 Gmc Yukon: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Gmc Yukon?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1997 Gmc Yukon is related to the steering:hydraulic power assist system, with 24 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1997 Gmc Yukon reliable?
The 1997 Gmc Yukon has 180 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1997 Gmc Yukon problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1997 Gmc Yukon have any recalls?
Yes, the 1997 Gmc Yukon has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gmc Yukon problems start?
Based on 27 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 100,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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