1997 GMC T Utility Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 30, 2005 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other T Utility years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 GMC T Utility. That is the most of any T Utility model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 138,000 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 T Utility problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~138,000 mi
Parking Brake1 · ~138,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%138,000——
Parking Brake1100%138,000——

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

1997 GMC T Utility recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 GMC T Utility.

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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.

Dt*: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall, campaign 96v120000 regarding the parking brake; conventional. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. The parking brake does not engage when parked. The parking brake…

Electrical System · received Dec 30, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10146536

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC T Utility?

Owners most often report electrical system, parking brake problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC T Utility?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 GMC T Utility a good year?

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