Used 1997 GMC Yukon Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 Yukon, so we've included reviews for other years of the Yukon since its last redesign.
My 4WD Livingroom!
Craig Ross, 08/12/2003
1997 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I luvez my truck. Lovez my truck. This will be my 5th Chevy/GM truck in a row. I'm coming from Porsches! I have fallen in love with the simple things in live that just work now that i'm in my mid 30's. I have had lots of fun in GM trucks because I can forget about worring if they will work or not. I just sold my 1995 Tahoe LT 4-door for 7 grand with 200k on it running perfectly! It was never in the shop and I just wanted to get into a vortec motor for a bit more power and also get pushbutton 4wd for my wife. I got a used 97 Yukon for 9k.These are just the best THINGS with motors on the road. I treat them like crap and the always work.
Like my Yuke
DickMurphy, 08/27/2006
1996 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased it from 2nd owner, young woman, was local dealer offlease truck. 87K. Logged over 46K since. Mild off-road use, super comfortable on long trips. Decent gas mileage considering its size, power, and era it was made (gas was cheap). I like the "old" platform better than the new one. This is one of the last of the simple truck models, good old reliable 350. It doesn't tick, knock, burns a little oil but that is normal for a GM 350 this old. Always keep the maintenance up. Only mechanical issue was worn out fuel sending unit, cost $370 to replace w/new one. Door hinge pins. Great truck, can put lots of people or stuff in it, go anywere in any type of wthr.
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orginal owner/wish they still offered 2dr Z71 model!
jrr11, 10/15/2011
1996 GMC Yukon SLE 2dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have 165,000 miles on my 96 4x4 2dr Yukon I bought new in late 1996. I've never had any major problems with this truck and it just keeps on going. I did buy a replacement"life time waranty" GM starter and alt early on...that was a good move as i have gone through 3 alternators over the 15 yr span. Only minor repairs to what has been the most reliable vehicle i've ever owned. I get offers all the time to sell it as the 2 door models are becoming rare. I love this short wheel base 4x4, as it goes through about anything. I can't believe GM does not offer a short wheel base 2 dr 4x4 SUV with honest off road capability anymore. There are a lot of us that still covet them!
To the moon & 1/2 way back @ 342k miles
Michael Johnson, 03/23/2019
1996 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been phenomenal!! I purchased new in 1996 and have essentially only needed gas, oil, tires, batteries & brakes for the majority of the time it has been in service. At about 325k, had to rebuild the tranny after nearly 20 years of pulling a boat, snowmobiles and a heavy trailer hauling cords of wood. A couple of issues that did need attention: rear axel seals, CD player, fuel pump, heater control and blower fan; all nickel/dime repairs. The only draw back is the fuel economy @ 22 MPH highway and 16 city. Otherwise I would drive this vehicle to 1M miles or more.
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yuka-97
manolo marin, 07/15/2002
1997 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
comfort inside, safety on highways, very useful in hard tasks