1997 GMC C/K Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Pickup years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup. That is the most of any C/K Pickup model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (11 complaints, 44%), typically at around 94,676 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 25owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 GMC C/K Pickup problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 11 | 44% | 94,676 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 24% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 16% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 8% | 78,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 127,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 127,250 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 GMC C/K Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Windshield wiper failure (EA02006) — opened May 31, 2002, closed Jul 23, 2003, led to recall 03V159000.
- Erratic steering boost while driving (PE98060) — opened Nov 13, 1998, closed May 12, 1999.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Brakes failed. I parked with parking brake, looked underneath and noticed fluid leak on pavement. Further inspection showed that rusty brake line developed a pinhole. Other brake lines are rusty. Will likely fail later. Fuel line is also very rusty. Will likely fail later. *tr
1997 gmc pick up drivers door caught on fire in the middle of the night location was the electrical mirror switch the truck was unoccupied.*tr
Everytime i slow down to stop, the brake pedal growls and it feels as if the anti-lock brakes come on. The truck keeps rolling, and i've almost hit the vehicle in front of me numerous times. It's a 1997 gmc sierra. *tr
Sir or ma'am, i bought a 1997 gmc sierra c/k series 1500 pickup in 1999. Recently while driving in the rain my windshield wiper became inoperative. This has happened several times and seems to fix itself after they dry out. I researched this problem on the internet and have found that gmc recall…
Windshield wiper circuit board and cover recalled due to defective - board developed cracks which would cause the wipers to not work. Gmc issued a recall of which i did not receive a notice. When the dealer was contacted regarding repairs, i was told that the recall had expired?, and that gmc would…
Other GMC C/K Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 C/K Pickup | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 C/K Pickup | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 C/K Pickup | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 C/K Pickup | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 C/K Pickup | 11 | 1 |
| 1997 | 25 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup?
Owners most often report visibility, steering, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Pickup model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.