1997 GMC Yukon Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering:hydraulic power assist system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 133 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 GMC Yukon overview page.
What owners report
“INTERMITTENTLY STEERING WOULD LOSE CONTROL WHEN TURNING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.”NHTSA complaint 8009299 — filed 05/06/2002
“POWER ASSIST SEEMS TO PULL ON ITS OWN, FOR NO REASON TO THE LEFT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, KINDA SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS. I WOULD THINK…”NHTSA complaint 740040 — filed 01/28/2001
“STEERING GIVES WAY WHEN TURNING RIGHT CORNERS. ALSO THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY WHEN DRIVING 30-40 MPH IN THE STEERING.”NHTSA complaint 735426 — filed 10/30/2000
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Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 GMC Yukon have steering:hydraulic power assist system problems?
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System is the most-reported problem area on the 1997 GMC Yukon: 24 of 133 complaints on file (18%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 GMC Yukon have in total?
133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering:hydraulic power assist system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
