1997 GMC B6 Medium Duty Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 20, 2005 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other B6 Medium Duty years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 GMC B6 Medium Duty. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 100,257 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1997 GMC B6 Medium Duty problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~100,257 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags1100%100,257——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1997 GMC B6 Medium Duty recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 GMC B6 Medium Duty.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

1. Sound from rear of vehicle when i drove before buying march 24, 2005, on april 18, 2005 in fayette, ohio loud sound from left rear of vehicle sounded, stopped and discovered smoke and burning smell from left rear wheel. At jim vandykes garage the owner knew exactly what was wrong and stated that…

Air Bags · received May 20, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10121655

Other GMC B6 Medium Duty years

YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC B6 Medium Duty?

Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC B6 Medium Duty?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 GMC B6 Medium Duty a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other B6 Medium Duty model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.