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1996 GMC Yukon vs 1997 GMC Yukon

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1996 GMC Yukon1997 GMC Yukon
NHTSA complaints70133
Recall campaigns10
Service bulletins (TSBs)3534
Investigations85
Crash reports89
Fire reports13
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported incident mileage100,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentGMC YukonGMC Yukon
Steering253
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1430
Power Train815
Visibility139
Engine and Engine Cooling97
Electrical System311
Fuel System, Gasoline48
Suspension111

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling50
Brake problems08

Compare all GMC Yukon vs GMC Yukon years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.