1997 GMC K Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K Series years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 GMC K Series. That ranks 3rd out of 6 K Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner 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 K Series 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 | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 GMC K Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 GMC K Series.
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.
When turning such as on curvy roads at speeds of approx 30+ mph the power steering will go light to the feel and cause an over steer. The steering resistance/feel in the steering wheel will go to nothing such as a tire following a rut/ridge in the road. Feels like front end alignment is bad but…
Other GMC K Series years
← 1995 K Series · 1999 K Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 K Series | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 K Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 K Series | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC K Series?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC K Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 GMC K Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K Series model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.