Complaints
180
Crashes
13
Fires
5
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Gmc Yukon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
#220 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:66,377 mi
Crash-related:4
#318 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:83,572 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Gmc Yukon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 24 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 20 | 4 | — | 66,377 mi | |
| STEERING | 18 | — | — | 83,572 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 10 | — | — | 142,500 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 5 | — | — | 64,100 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 3 | — | — | 127,900 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | 86,946 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2 | 1 | — | 58,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | 2 | — | — | 107,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
20
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,377
STEERING
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,572
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,500
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,100
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,900
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,946
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,500
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
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