1997 GMC C/K SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 GMC C/K SERIES
The 1997 GMC C/K SERIES has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (1 complaint), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (1 complaint), and Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 GMC C/K SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 GMC C/K SERIES, potentially affecting up to 1,755,876 vehicles.
Recall 03V159000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 1,755,876 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 GMC C/K SERIES
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 GMC C/K SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AFTER DRIVING AT A CONSTANT MODERATE SPEED IN A STRAIGHT LINE, STEERING JERKS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A SLIGHT STEERING ADJUSTMENT. *TR
DT: CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM W ITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. HAD IT FIXED AT A FILLING STATION. HE IS COMPLAINING THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND WOULD LIKE A REFUND. *AK
WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WHILE GOING DOWN INTERSTATE 40 AT 70 MPH RESULTING IN FIVE SECONDS OF SHEER TERROR WHILE I COULD NOT SEE BEYOND MY WINDSHIELD. THEY THEN STARTED AGAIN AND NOW WORK PURELY AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION.*JB
Safety Rating for the 1997 GMC C/K SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 GMC C/K SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 GMC C/K SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 GMC C/K SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC C/K SERIES
- 1994 GMC C/K SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1995 GMC C/K SERIES — 2 complaints
- 1996 GMC C/K SERIES — 4 complaints
- 1997 GMC C/K SERIES (current)
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- 1999 GMC C/K SERIES — 4 complaints
- 2000 GMC C/K SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2001 GMC C/K SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2002 GMC C/K SERIES — 1 complaint
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