1997 GMC C/K PICKUP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
28
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 GMC C/K PICKUP
The 1997 GMC C/K PICKUP has received a total of 28 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (5 complaints), Steering (4 complaints), and Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 GMC C/K PICKUP
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 GMC C/K PICKUP. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 GMC C/K PICKUP
28 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 GMC C/K PICKUP. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BRAKES FAILED. I PARKED WITH PARKING BRAKE, LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND NOTICED FLUID LEAK ON PAVEMENT. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED THAT RUSTY BRAKE LINE DEVELOPED A PINHOLE. OTHER BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTY. WILL LIKELY FAIL LATER. FUEL LINE IS ALSO VERY RUSTY. WILL LIKELY FAIL LATER. *TR
BRAKES FAILED. I PARKED WITH PARKING BRAKE, LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND NOTICED FLUID LEAK ON PAVEMENT. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED THAT RUSTY BRAKE LINE DEVELOPED A PINHOLE. OTHER BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTY. WILL LIKELY FAIL LATER. FUEL LINE IS ALSO VERY RUSTY. WILL LIKELY FAIL LATER. *TR
1997 GMC PICK UP DRIVERS DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT LOCATION WAS THE ELECTRICAL MIRROR SWITCH THE TRUCK WAS UNOCCUPIED.*TR
1997 GMC PICK UP DRIVERS DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT LOCATION WAS THE ELECTRICAL MIRROR SWITCH THE TRUCK WAS UNOCCUPIED.*TR
EVERYTIME I SLOW DOWN TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL GROWLS AND IT FEELS AS IF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES COME ON. THE TRUCK KEEPS ROLLING, AND I'VE ALMOST HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME NUMEROUS TIMES. IT'S A 1997 GMC SIERRA. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1997 GMC C/K PICKUP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 GMC C/K PICKUP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 GMC C/K PICKUP
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 GMC C/K PICKUP
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC C/K PICKUP
- 1997 GMC C/K PICKUP (current)
- 1998 GMC C/K PICKUP — 13 complaints
- 1999 GMC C/K PICKUP — 9 complaints
- 2000 GMC C/K PICKUP — 8 complaints
- 2001 GMC C/K PICKUP — 4 complaints
- 2002 GMC C/K PICKUP — 5 complaints
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