1997 GMC G SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 GMC G SERIES
The 1997 GMC G SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. for this model year.
Recalls for the 1997 GMC G SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 GMC G SERIES, potentially affecting up to 8 vehicles.
Recall 97V054000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 8 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: G VANS EQUIPPED WITH 6.5L TURBO-CHARGED DIESEL ENGINES. THE FRONT LEFT-HAND BRAKE PIPE CAN BE CONTACTED BY THE LOWER ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN IN THE BRAKE PIPE.
Consequence: A HOLE IN THE BRAKE PIPE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE BRACKET TO PREVENT THE LOWER ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE FROM CONTACTING THE BRAKE PIPE, AND ALSO INSPECTING THE BRAKE PIPE FOR WEAR. IF NECESSARY, THE BRAKE PIPE WILL BE REPLACED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 GMC G SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 GMC G SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 1997 GMC G SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 GMC G SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 GMC G SERIES
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 GMC G SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
98040 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONCERNS REGARDING THE REAR CARGO DOOR DOES NOT STAY OPEN. *YC
97120177717H — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING LOSS OF 4TH GEAR, SLIPPING IN 4TH GEAR, BUSY 3-4 SHIFTING OR TCC CYCLING. *YC
9774L60E13A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CHUGGLE/SURGE ON TCC APPLY/NO DTC'S (REFLASH THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)). *TW
661511 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FRONT DOOR AND WINDSHIELD MOLDING WIND NOISE (ADJUST DOORS, SEAL DOOR OPENINGS AND SECURE WINDSHIELD). *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 GMC G SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC G SERIES
- 1992 GMC G SERIES — 3 complaints
- 1993 GMC G SERIES — 3 complaints
- 1994 GMC G SERIES — 9 complaints
- 1995 GMC G SERIES — 9 complaints
- 1996 GMC G SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1997 GMC G SERIES (current)
- 1998 GMC G SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1999 GMC G SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2000 GMC G SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2001 GMC G SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2002 GMC G SERIES — 0 complaints
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