Table 1 shows eight common electrical system related problems of the 1997 GMC Yukon. The number one most common problem is related to the battery (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (two problems).
Ea0013, battery leaks acid; while driving would lose power. The electrical system would cut off. Truck was taken to a dealership. It was noted that the battery was cracked and leaking. Battery was replaced at owner's expense. Read details...
This vehicle has been a problem since we bought it. Right after we bought it we heard a roar in the rear end. The rear end was replace under the 3yr/36000mile warranty. Soon after that the alternator was replaced under warranty. Just recently we took a trip and towed our 18ft. Ski boat with us. Read details...
I have had to have my 1997 GMC Yukon towed three times in the past 6 months due to engine failure while driving. At first, they thought it was the transmission. The transmission was replaced. The second time, I was driving and the engine started missing, then just died. No steering, nothing. Read details...