1997 GMC Yukon Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,946miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 GMC Yukon, 5% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,946 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The coolant is causing a deterioration in the intake manifold gasket. The gasket becomes porous, and causes coolant to leak. The coolant is called dex-cool .”
NHTSA complaint #10046344, filed 2003-11, 100,000 miles“This vehicle has been a problem since we bought it. Right after we bought it we heard a roar in the rear end. The rear end was replace under the 3yr/36000mile warranty. Soon after that the alternator was replaced under warranty. Just recently we took a trip and towed our 18ft. Ski boat with us. When we returned my wife noticed a problem the next day. We had no reverse and that proved to be the transmission. We contaced the closest dealrer to us: mike morgan shreveport, la. …”
NHTSA complaint #734394, filed 2000-10“Continous engine rap and and noises coming from under the hood. This has been an on-going problem since first oil change. Now after promises in writting from Gmc, Gmc says that I have to pay to have it fixed. Even though the problem was documented numerous times during the course of the warranty and never fixed correctly. I feel that after this incident Gmc does not stand behind not only their product but their word. Gmc's final word is that even though this was never corrected during warranty they have got me past the warranty and now I have to pay for the repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #755554, filed 2001-12“Wife was driving vehicle when started to smell something burning. Parked & left the vehicle & it caught fire near the fuel tank area. Prior to it catching on fire, it was stalling out several times a day. Towed to mechanic & cause of fire or stalling was not located. Gm didn't accept responsibility for the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #865450, filed 2000-07“Engine: a spark knock has existed since the vehicle was purchased eventually getting to the point that is was very noticeable even at 60 MPH on level ground, continually. Dealer replaced several computer components and eventually service the heads and intake by removing and cleaning carbon. 3,000 miles later the problem is beginning again. Gas mileage has suffered to 3 mpg less than when originally purchased. The drivers seat base had to be replaced due to loosness. A/c idler belt tensioner replaced. Power steering hose leaked. …”
NHTSA complaint #712499, filed 1999-09Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10139019May 3, 2013This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
- 10014959Mar 1, 2005Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 11% |
| 2023 | 14 | 6% |
| 2022 | 13 | 7% |
| 2021 | 32 | 9% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 12 | 6% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 9 | 13% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1997 GMC Yukon
53 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 GMC Yukon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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