1997 GMC GMC Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GMC Truck years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 GMC GMC Truck. That ranks 6th out of 8 GMC Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 79,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner 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 GMC Truck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 38% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 13% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 13% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 13% | 95,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 GMC GMC Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 GMC GMC Truck.
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.
I own a 1997 gmc yukon that has ongoing, severe problems with the windshield wipers. They either do not work at all or they run continually in an erratic manner and will not turn off. I learned that gm issued a recall (#03023) in may, 2003 for 1994-1997 gm trucks and suv's, including yukons, due to…
Model 1500. The vehicle tire rod is no longer working properly. Dealer notified. Ph left and right inner tie rods, pitman arm, idler arm, serpentine belt, faulty alternator, steering wheel position sensor, automatic door locks, egr vlve, and intake gasket replaced. *tt
The sun shell in the planetary gear set had a part failure causing a catastrophic transmission failure. Nlm
Inside the fuel tank sending unit fuel pump is mounted to four connectors which melted, causing fuel tank to go bad . Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details. *ak
I am prompted to report to the nhtsa after reading about your investigation mentioned in a magazine named sport truck of january 2000,vol 13,no.1,page 19 in which 1997 to 1999 ck pickups etc; are said to steer unexpectedly into other lanes;causing 4 crashes.just to let you know ,my canadian truck…
Other GMC GMC Truck years
← 1996 GMC Truck · 1998 GMC Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 GMC Truck | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 GMC Truck | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 GMC Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 GMC Truck | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 GMC Truck | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 GMC Truck | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 GMC Truck | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC GMC Truck?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC GMC Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 GMC GMC Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GMC Truck model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.