Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 GMC Yukon

Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 1997 GMC Yukon. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (three problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 GMC Yukon

The Automatic Transmission problem

I was driving home when my vehicle would not accelerate anymore. After pushing the truck home and upon further inspection found that the transmission casing was cracked. The cost to replace transmission with a remanufactured one was approximately $2200. 00 , not includind labor.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The transmission failed at 140,000 miles, however it was not clutches or bands, but a "hardened" part in the tail shaft, since there was no warranty I had to pay to replace the transmission, the replacement would not up shift, and I am not sure I can trust the vehicle to continue to   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

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...


Power Train related problems in other GMC Yukon model year vehicles:



Safety Ratings of Yukon Cars
Fuel Economy of Yukon Vehicles
Yukon Service Bulletins
Yukon Safety Recalls
Yukon Defect Investigations