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1997 GMC Yukon Reliability Rating
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Engine
Common problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors, Fuel Pressure Regulator and the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages. Failure of the Fuel Pump and Fuel Injectors may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Fuel Pump is estimated at $133.63 for parts and $156.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Fuel Injectors is estimated at $103.50 for parts and $136.50 for labor to replace one Fuel Injector. The cost to replace the Fuel Pressure Regulator is $72.75 for the part and $136.50 for the parts. The cost to repair the EGR Passages is estimated at $16.00 for parts and $58.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax
Transmission & Driveline
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Transmission Valve Body (automatic transmission only), the Front Axle Actuator (4WD models only) and the Transfer Case Encoder Motor Assembly (4WD models only). The cost to repair the Transmission Valve Body is estimated at $485.00 for parts and $110.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Front Axle Actuator is estimated at $95.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Transfer Case Encoder Motor Assembly is estimated at $552.00 for parts and $39.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Steering Wheel Sensor in the lower steering column bearing. This problem can be repaired by replacing the Lower Steering Column Bearing Assembly. The estimated cost of the bearing assembly is $72.79 for parts and $84.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brakes
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensors. Failure of the Wheel Speed Sensors applies to (ABS equipped vehicles) only. The cost of replacing the Wheel Speed Sensors are estimated at $111.00 each for parts and $84.50 each for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
3 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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