1997 GMC S15 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S15 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 GMC S15. That ranks 3rd out of 6 S15 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 GMC S15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 GMC S15 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 GMC S15.
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.
Accelerator surged to higher speed. Yh
Consumer complaining that the vehicle does not deaccelerate. When lifting foot from gas pedal to stop or slow down, the vehicle continues to maintain speed for 5 seconds up to 30 seconds before it comes to a stop. Rpms go from 2300 up to 2400. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop more then three…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC S15?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, air bags, seat belts problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC S15?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 GMC S15 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S15 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.