1997 GMC Yukon: trims, real prices & how to pick yours
4 builds left the factory as a 1997 Yukon, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.
- 3 main configurations
- 514 vehicles built
- 9 for sale right now
Which Yukon is yours?
Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.
Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.
Pick your Yukon
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Most common — 74% of 1997 Yukons
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What actually differs
| 4WD 1GKEK13R-V | 4WD 3GKEK18R-V | Base configuration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doors | 4-door | 2-door | 4-door |
| Typical price today | $7,975 | $18,494 | — |
| For sale right now | 5 | 3 | — |
| Vehicles built | 382 | 75 | 52 |
Same on every 1997 Yukon
- Engine 5.7L 8-cyl
- Drivetrain Four-wheel drive
- Fuel Gasoline
- Body Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
Safety, in plain English
What 1GKEK13R-V means
1GK
EK13R
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V
- 1GK
- the World Manufacturer Identifier GMC registered — assembled in the United States
- EK13R
- together encode the Yukon line — Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), 5.7L 8cyl, Four-wheel drive — as GMC filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
- V
- in position 10 — model year 1997
- 9, 11–17
- differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
1 rare configuration — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.
Already looking at a specific Yukon?
Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.