1997 GMC Yukon
VIN 3GKEK18R5VG523658
What’s special about this listing
According to the seller, this 1997 GMC Yukon SLE 4x4 is finished in a striking Metallic Indigo Blue exterior with a comfortable Gray cloth interior. Described as blending power, comfort, and practicality, this two-door full-size SUV is equipped with the legendary 5.7L Vortec V-8 paired with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. The seller notes a well-appointed cabin featuring power seats, tilt steering, air conditioning, cruise control, and a period-correct AM/FM radio with both CD and cassette capability. Classic.com curators have categorized this vehicle as Original & Highly Original, reflecting its preserved, largely unmodified condition with under 100,000 miles on the odometer.
Key characteristics that make this vehicle special:
- Two-door SUV configuration — an increasingly rare body style in the full-size segment
- Original & Highly Original conservation status with no major modifications
- 5.7L Vortec V-8 with four-wheel drive on the bulletproof GMT400 platform
- Under 100,000 miles — well-preserved for a 1990s daily-driver SUV
- Period-correct equipment including power seats, aluminum wheels, and factory audio options
The first-generation GMC Yukon (1992–2000) debuted as a two-door SUV before a four-door variant arrived in 1996 alongside the Chevrolet Tahoe. By 1997, the two-door configuration was becoming a distinct minority as consumer demand shifted toward family-friendly four-door models. This example represents the final era of the classic two-door full-size SUV, combining the utilitarian charm of the GMT400 platform with the rugged capability that defined GMC trucks of the 1990s. The Yukon SLE trim brought desirable comfort and convenience features to the workhorse formula, making this a particularly well-rounded survivor.
In the current market for first-generation GMC Yukons, well-preserved original examples command strong interest among collectors seeking clean, unmodified 1990s trucks. Classic.com market data indicates that the average sale price for the first-generation Yukon market sits around $17,000, with values varying significantly based on mileage, condition, and originality. This vehicle's combination of low mileage, original condition, and the desirable two-door configuration positions it as a compelling example within the broader GMC Yukon - 1st Gen market.
Specs
Details about this vehicle - decoded from the VIN & CLASSIC.COM curators. Contact the seller for specifics about this listing.
- Year
- 1997
- Make
- GMC
- Model Family
- Yukon
- Model Generation
- 1st Gen
- Model Variant
- -
- Model Trim
- -
- VIN
- 3GKEK18R5VG523658
- Mileage
- 97,669 mi
- Originality
- Original & Highly Original
- Engine
- 5.7L V8 (Vortec)
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive Type
- Four Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
- Vehicle Type
- Automobile
- Body Style
- SUV
- Driver Side
- LHD
- Doors
- 2 Doors
- Color Group (Ext)
- Blue
- Color Group (Int)
- Gray
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Gateway Classic Cars - Kansas City
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