1997 GMC Yukon Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 250,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 GMC Yukon, 6% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 250,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“At 250,000 km. Oem fuel on 97 Gmc Yukon quite. Oct 2007 purchased a carter fuel sending unit which gave up jan/2008 at less than 5000 km. Of service during cold weather. Returned for warranty and install new unit feb 2008 which gave many starting misses and hesitations and finally left stranded during minus 30 celsius weather dec 2008. Carter fuel pumps tested first unit and said pump runs fine so you will pay for second unit. Neither unit runs consistently without being rapped on a time or two during a trip to town. …”
NHTSA complaint #10253310, filed 2008-12, 250,000 miles“Brakes failed at low speed and hit the car in front of me at stop light. Pushed brakes to the floor and seemed to pick up speed. Air bag did not deploy. Totaled the other car. Went right up on top of his back end. It cost me 200.00 to fix my Yukon. Had already replace ABS system about 8 years ago.the back windsheild shattered one day when I got into the drivers seat.the windsheild wipers had serious problem.replaced the computer part twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10181501, filed 2007-02“Dt: the consumer stated three years ago she had to replace the fuel pump. The fuel pump has been replaced five times in the last three years. The second time the pump was replaced the wires were burned. The wires were replaced. Gm told her to take the vehicle to a GM dealership and they would pay for the fuel pump, but not the labor.”
NHTSA complaint #10142626, filed 2005-11“If there is less than two gallons of gas when coming to a stop fuel splashes around, and shuts the engine down . Gmc has been contacted. Dealer suggested that the driver to have more than two gallons gas in the tank always.”
NHTSA complaint #873839, filed 2000-10“Electronic fuel pump is getting hot and overheating, causing vehicle to stop running. Dealer's solution is to keep vehicle full of gas, or replace fuel pump with the same design pump. Defect can result in fire or accident.”
NHTSA complaint #860602, filed 2000-04Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6% |
| 2023 | 15 | 6% |
| 2022 | 17 | 9% |
| 2021 | 57 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 10 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 16 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 11% |
| 2005 | 9 | 11% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 7% |
| 1999 | 16 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1997 GMC Yukon
53 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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