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1997 GMC Yukon Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System — runs 6.5× the fleet median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.
133Complaints
1Recalls
9Crashes
3Fires
2Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System (18% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System complaints here are 6.5× the median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System24 · 18%not available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip20 · 15%not available
Steering18 · 13.5%not available
Power Train:automatic Transmission10 · 7.5%not available
Suspension7 · 5.3%not available
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar7 · 5.3%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

STEERING18 · 13.5%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION10 · 7.5%
SUSPENSION7 · 5.3%
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR7 · 5.3%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS6 · 4.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY6 · 4.5%
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)5 · 3.8%
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER3 · 2.3%

Percentages are the share of the 133 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 1 campaign

Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 06E043000 · 2006 · reported 05/19/2006

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“INTERMITTENTLY STEERING WOULD LOSE CONTROL WHEN TURNING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.”NHTSA complaint 8009299 — filed 05/06/2002 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
“POWER ASSIST SEEMS TO PULL ON ITS OWN, FOR NO REASON TO THE LEFT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, KINDA SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS. I WOULD THINK…”NHTSA complaint 740040 — filed 01/28/2001 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
“STEERING GIVES WAY WHEN TURNING RIGHT CORNERS. ALSO THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY WHEN DRIVING 30-40 MPH IN THE STEERING.”NHTSA complaint 735426 — filed 10/30/2000 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

13199714441999471520019132003962005172007112018

Frequently asked questions

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

Steering:hydraulic power assist system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 24 of 133 NHTSA complaints (18%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (20), steering (18), power train:automatic transmission (10). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1997 GMC Yukon have?

133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 1997 GMC Yukon have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 06E043000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1997 GMC Yukon's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.