Dt: there is a problem with the ABS kicking in at low speeds. The contact has been experiencing the problem since september of 2003. Had taken it vehicle to dealer to be repaired. They replaced the whole front hub bearings and the ABS sensors. The problem came back in september 2005. He is taking it to dealer for repairs in october. It is a constant and an ongoing problem. The contact has found a recall bulletin number 05068 for september o 2005. The contact's vehicle year was not included. The contact stated that gm refused to cover the vehicle in the recall. The service dealer said that gm claimed that if he wanted the vehicle to be safe he would have to pay for the repairs.
1997 GMC Yukon suspension problems
11 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front2
- Multiple axle1
- Front: wheel bearing1
- Front: hub1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
GMC Yukon suspension problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 GMC Yukon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Steering wheel and car shake violently between 20 MPH- 55 MPH. Problem started at 100,000 miles. Has been looked at by two different mechanics and repair businesses and one tire business with no resolution.
Vehicle jerks in either direction while driving at various speeds, causing the driving to lose control of vehicle. Driver has to use excessive force to pull the steering wheel to get the vehicle to straighten out.
Intermittently vehicle would wander while driving 30-65 MPH. Dealer and manufacturer were notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
While traveling at 45 MPH or more and passing other vehicles vehicle will jump erratically to right when pulling back into right lane. Tconsumer has replaced tires and front end of vehicle was aligned - failing to correct the problem. (reference: ea99011) please provide any additional information / attachments.
Erratic steering, intermittent problem, was told there is no defect. Also rear axle leaks and intake manifold leaks, due to a gasket defective installed.
Vehicle experiencing suspension failure, causing vehicle to shake / vibrate uncontrolably.
Whenever turning steering wheel to the right, it would jerk violently. Would almost lose control. Had happened numerous times. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check.
When turning to the right there is resistance and all of a sudden the vehicle veers to the right on its own. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.
While driving vehicle would wander at 55 & more MPH. Vehicle was inspected,repaired on eight occasions and condition still occurs. Mfr. Notified.
Questions about the 1997 GMC Yukon suspension
Does the 1997 GMC Yukon have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 GMC Yukon, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 GMC Yukon suspension problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC Yukon suspension?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Yukon have bad suspension?
The GMC Yukon model years with the most suspension complaints are 2015 (12 complaints), 1997 (11 complaints) and 1999 (10 complaints).
Other 1997 GMC Yukon problems
Steering 53Brakes 31Transmission 15Electrical 11Visibility 10Fuel system 8Engine 7Airbags 3Seats 3Acceleration 2Body 2Tires 2Driver assistance 1Seat belts 1Wheels 1
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