1997 GMC Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pickup years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 GMC Pickup. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (6 complaints, 27%), typically at around 60,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner 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 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 | 6 | 27% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 18% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 GMC Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 GMC 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Recall notice regarding vehicle's windshield wipers.*mr the consumer misplaced the recall letter relater to the windshield wipers. The consumer request that another copy be sent so that the recall can be completed. *nm
While driving front windshield wipers failed intermittently. Recall 03v159000 was issued on this problem. However, dealership would not repair because this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak *nm
Windshield wiper motor failure. *ak
Intermittent surge or boost in power steering assitance. Has occurred over the past 1+ yrs . Loose steering . *ak
Air bag light illuminated and shut down the fuses to the entire bag system. Cause unknown. *ak *ts
Other GMC Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Pickup | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 Pickup | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Pickup | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 Pickup | 23 | 0 |
| 1998 Pickup | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 Pickup | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 Pickup | 32 | 0 |
See all GMC Pickup 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 Pickup?
Owners most often report visibility, steering, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 GMC Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pickup model years, the 1997 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.