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1997 GMC Yukon Seats Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 133 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 1997 GMC Yukon, 2% of the 133 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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 1999-09

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202612%
202321%
202221%
202172%
201912%
201711%
201610%
201561%
201412%
201311%
201212%
201111%
200731%
200627%
200522%
200421%
200331%
200211%
200163%
2000117%
199931%
199811%
199732%
199669%
19952629%
1994814%
199316%
199215%

Other parts of the 1997 GMC Yukon

Steering
53 complaints
Brakes
31 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Body 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology