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Snow Buster
Phil, 12/04/2009
1997 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
When it comes to going through the deep snow, this vehicle performs with the best of them(providing your tires aren't bald). Out on the winter lakes in Wisconsin, your mind is put at ease that your in a Yukon!(see You Tube and search for an Eaton G80) It's comfortable, solid, has sufficient power. Drives like the first day it was purchased. I pull a boat and supply trailer with no problems. I have replaced the fuel pump, repaired the intake gasket @ 60K miles(costly), replaced drivers side door internal linkage, and air conditioner components (condenser, compressor, misc.). The gas mileage isn't great (12/17), but when your out driving in the wicked weather, you realize its money well spent.
Very good SUV
robb, 07/15/2008
1997 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have found that after owning this SUV that I am very impressed. Yes it is huge but I bought it to do a big job. I have 3 children and a wife that love to travel so therefore we have a 30 foot Jayco. It pulls great, it works great. If I had to buy another SUV I would get a GMC Yukon. Just love it
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It is OK but sometimes you will hate it.
Phatts, 06/29/2002
1997 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I really wanted one of these when they came out. I got mine in March 1997. I did not have any problems at all until July 1999. The transmission went out on a road trip. Since then it has 3 more transmission. Other than one little fact, this really has been a good vehicle to have. I am about to buy another vehicle but this time it will be a Tahoe insted of a Yukon. Peace Chris
Great SUV!
Steve, 11/17/2008
1997 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned this truck for over 6 years and love it. It drives and rides great, holds necessary equipment I need for my job, have had some mechanical issues but were easy to repair (I do a majority of the work myself). Would purchase another once this one completely falls apart.
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.
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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
Hire Power
Chris Collins, 10/30/2002
1997 GMC Yukon SLT 2dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have the Yukon Sport Gt I have nothing but good things to say about it, Comfortible to drive, plenty of room to carry people and cargo..and a very POWERFUL motor. (we like that!) Sexy stylings ..very lean and mean look to it. I have installed a lift kit and larger off road tires. This truck is a keeper.
1997 yukon sle
kanderson, 10/27/2004
1997 GMC Yukon SLT 2dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had minimal problems w/ truck. Loved it but wish it got better mileage.
Great on the Open Road
jeffroks, 05/09/2005
1997 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I and 3 other family members took this truck on vaction last summer. It is incredibly comfortable on the open road, and you have a feeling of safety when you drive it. Swallows great amounts of luggage. Took me through deep snow banks this past winter.
Not bad, but some major mechanical issues.....
tubby423, 02/13/2011
1997 GMC Yukon SLE 2dr SUV 4WD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We have done a LOT of driving in this vehicle. We purchased it about 3 years ago at 107000 miles. I knew that this model was prone to transmission and fuel pump issues when I bought it so that was no surprise when it happened. True to form we did both at about 120000 miles. We did the fuel pump AGAIN at about 160000 miles. We did a radiator & steering box shortly after purchase as well. The interior is ok. The seats aren't nearly as comfortable as the Expedition we own. It has a lot of room and can carry a lot gear. All in all it's not a BAD vehicle, but I didn't buy another one if that tells you anything...
Not hAPPY
Vsb58, 03/14/2003
1997 GMC Yukon SLE 2dr SUV
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned this vehicle 18 months, and have had nothing but problems some normal, some unusual. Door handle broke, would only open from outside, I never had this happen on old old vehicles. Had to replace door handle and lock. Fuel pump had to be replaced, radiator had hole and to be replaced. Had 1 bad fuel injector had to be replaced. Thats only some of my problems, the cost....not cheap.
Great Vehicle
YUK Driver, 05/20/2002
1997 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have over 122,000 miles on this vehicle and it is still holds VERY strong. I drive the new Yukon's all the time for work, and my '97 runs just as strong as the '02. Very little maintaince and a very comfortable ride.
Great truck!
JustinS, 05/02/2010
1997 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The truck has plenty of room for my wife and 3 kids and all our luggage or groceries. Only complaint is the brakes seem to go quickly.
Great Vehicle
NGB, 01/13/2006
1997 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle new. It has been extremely reliable and is very sound mechanically. The truck has 129,000 miles currently and has not given a minute of trouble. I highly recommend these vehicles for anyone needing a four wheel drive and for anyone needing to haul or move things. We have used this vehicle to move our daughter back and forth to college for four years and into and out of her condo. I cannot say enough good about my Yukon. I love it!!
Love the truck. Hate the ABS
Kat, 07/18/2007
1997 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this truck. It takes all 5 of us,our gear and motorcycle trailer anywhere. Ski trips are comfortable and safe with 4WD and all-terrain tires. I can parallel park with ease. Cargo doors the best. Excellent towing capacity. We had to replace transmission at 49,500. Steering box replaced at 35,000. Wiper motor replaced at 100,000. All under warranty. Professional grade!
GMC or Chevy, the '90s R last of the old school !!
John, 04/12/2018
1997 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
IMHO these 1500 & 2500 series are killer trucks disguised as SUV's. Cheaper to register & insure than trucks, comfortable, got balls, reliable, good interiors , controls etc. My '97 Yuke w/234K on it ran great until a deer hit and got pushed across the road into trees & rocks. Busted up as it was, I kept it on the road another year & half until insp. ran out. That beast saved my life. Ran good with minimal maint. Got lucky & found a '99 long wheel base Sub. w/223K from private owner w/good documentation. Has all the goodies, 3.73 Posi, HD susp.,towing pckge. HD cooling, xtra battery set up, a/c. all power stuff & cloth buckets w/3'd seat interior, INSIDE spare tire mount, etc, etc. It also had taken a deer hit that wiped out driver's door, windshield, and almost the owner. Size & strength saved him. New w/shield, junkyard door, and back on the road. Drove it home after a quick test drive @ 70-80, ran great except for a bit of front wheel vibe @65-70 which went away around 75-80. Balance ? Big enough to fit 4x8 ply in the back and on the roof rack. Barn doors in back for easy loading. 5.7 (350) American muscle, 4 spd. auto, prev. owner used Castrol H/M oil, same as as the Yuke got, all good. LUV IT!! YES!!
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