1997 GMC Z-71 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Z-71 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 GMC Z-71. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Z-71 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 50%), typically at around 93,571 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner 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 Z-71 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 50% | 93,571 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 25% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13% | 148,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 13% | 14,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 GMC Z-71 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 GMC Z-71.
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.
Vehicle failed to stop because of brake line failure. Brakeline bust because if rust. Had to replace brakeline. *tr
Dt: power steering violently went out of control, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. This has been an ongoing problem, the sensor has been replaced once. Also, windshield wipers did not work, they were not dependable when needed. The windshield wipers were defective. And the…
A vehicle was stopped on the roadway waiting for a vehicle in front of him to make a left turn, i saw the two stopped vehicles and when trying to apply the brakes on my 1997 gmc truck from about 200+ feet away, the brake pedal just became rock hard and truck didn't slow down or brake causing me to…
The vehicle experienced a coolant leak from the manifold.*jb
Consumer stated vehicle will intermittently stall while driving. Consumer would not be able to restart until 15-30 min later. Dealer discovered that the wiring from the top of the fuel tank into the fuel pump has completely melted insulation causing the wire to split. Also the plug on both sides…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC Z-71?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC Z-71?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 GMC Z-71 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Z-71 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.