1997 GMC Yukon steering problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 GMC Yukon — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle keeps pulling to either side of turn on speeds above 25mhp, was told is the steering sensor but have not replace it. Vehicle has been doing this since about 128k. Brake pedal is spongy even after needed adjustments were performed. *tr”
filed Oct 15, 2007
“At speed, 20+mph, the steering will go out for a second or 2 as if it is on ice. I have noticed a recall on 98 gmc yukons,(#97v142000), but not on 97's. I have been told that it could be my steering box. These vehicles should not be driven in this condition. Steering will be lost if steering box…”
filed Oct 9, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Yukon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Yukon | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 Yukon | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 Yukon | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 Yukon | 6 | 4% |
| 2021 Yukon | 11 | 4% |
| 2019 Yukon | 4 | 8% |
| 2018 Yukon | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 Yukon | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Yukon | 10 | 4% |
| 2015 Yukon | 34 | 6% |
| 2014 Yukon | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 Yukon | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 GMC Yukon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.