Model year guide

1997 GMC Yukon

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 GMC Yukon is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

1997 GMC Yukon at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined15 mpg

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

1997 GMC Yukon recalls 1

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #06E043000 · 19/05/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE…

Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

1997 GMC Yukon MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,600

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 GMC Yukon costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$23,000
Fuel only$23,000
Per mile$0.31

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 GMC Yukon trims & engines on record

Trims
SLT
Engines
5.7L 8-cyl

1997 GMC Yukon vehicles on record

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1997 GMC Yukon — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 GMC Yukon have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 GMC Yukon. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 1997 GMC Yukon get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 1997 GMC Yukon at about 15 mpg combined (13 city / 17 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.