1997 GMC Yukon Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 GMC Yukon, 8% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles.
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.
“Steering wheel and car shake violently between 20 MPH- 55 MPH. Problem started at 100,000 miles. Has been looked at by two different mechanics and repair businesses and one tire business with no resolution.”
NHTSA complaint #10052936, filed 2004-01, 100,000 miles“Dt: there is a problem with the ABS kicking in at low speeds. The contact has been experiencing the problem since september of 2003. Had taken it vehicle to dealer to be repaired. They replaced the whole front hub bearings and the ABS sensors. The problem came back in september 2005. He is taking it to dealer for repairs in october. It is a constant and an ongoing problem. The contact has found a recall bulletin number 05068 for september o 2005. The contact's vehicle year was not included. The contact stated that GM refused to cover the vehicle in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139669, filed 2005-10, 58,000 miles“While traveling at 45 MPH or more and passing other vehicles vehicle will jump erratically to right when pulling back into right lane. Tconsumer has replaced tires and front end of vehicle was aligned - failing to correct the problem. (reference: ea99011) please provide any additional information / attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #897356, filed 2001-10“Vehicle jerks in either direction while driving at various speeds, causing the driving to lose control of vehicle. Driver has to use excessive force to pull the steering wheel to get the vehicle to straighten out.”
NHTSA complaint #10040325, filed 2003-09“Intermittently vehicle would wander while driving 30-65 MPH. Dealer and manufacturer were notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8009301, filed 2002-05Related service bulletins
- 10020874Sep 23, 2006Left front axle shaft difficult to remove. Axle differential leak seal shaft.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2021 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 11% |
| 2017 | 10 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 12 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 10 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1997 GMC Yukon
53 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsFuel system
8 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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