1997 GMC C6500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C6500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 GMC C6500. That is the most of any C6500 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 GMC C6500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 GMC C6500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 GMC C6500.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Whenever the brakes are applied, the steering wheel would lock up. It cannot be turned right, but it can be turned left. Once brakes are released, can turn steering wheel right. Vehicle has been available for inspection, if needed. *ak
Two transmission replaced, 1st time drive shaft fell out on showroom floor, 2nd time transmission just failed.
Other GMC C6500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 C6500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 C6500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 C6500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 C6500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 C6500 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 C6500 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 C6500 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
See all GMC C6500 problems by year, every GMC model, or the GMC VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC C6500?
Owners most often report power train, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC C6500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 GMC C6500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C6500 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.