1997 GMC G3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 16, 2015 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other G3500 years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 GMC G3500. That is the most of any G3500 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 170,000 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 G3500 problems

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

Service Brakes1 · ~170,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes1100%170,000——

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

1997 GMC G3500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 GMC G3500.

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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.

Backing out of my yard, brake pedal went to the floor. Steel brake line ruptured. On examination, i found rust on the broken line and several other lines. *tr

Service Brakes · received Mar 16, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10694454

Other GMC G3500 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2018 G350011
2017 G350011
1999 G350001
199710
1996 G350010

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC G3500?

Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC G3500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 GMC G3500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G3500 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.