Model year record
1997 GMC Gmc Truck recalls & problems
The 1997 GMC Gmc Truck has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 8 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is steering (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1997 GMC Gmc Truck.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| SteeringLinkages › Arm › Idler and attachment; Hydraulic power assist system | 3 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Pads | 1 | — |
| StructureBody › Door | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly | 1 | — |
| Power trainDriveline › Differential unit | 1 | — |
| Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator | 1 | — |
| Latches/locks/linkagesDoors › Latch | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | — |
| VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer › Motor | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
I OWN A 1997 GMC YUKON THAT HAS ONGOING, SEVERE PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THEY EITHER DO NOT WORK AT ALL OR THEY RUN CONTINUALLY IN AN ERRATIC MANNER AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. I LEARNED THAT GM ISSUED A RECALL (#03023) IN MAY, 2003 FOR 1994-1997 GM TRUCKS AND SUV'S, INCLUDING YUKONS, DUE TO THIS EXACT PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE RECALL WAS TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO NORTH COUNTY GMC IN ESCONDIDO, CA, AND LEFT IT TO HAVE THIS REPAIR PERFORMED. I LATER RECEIVED A CALL STATING THAT MY CAR'S VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IN FACT, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ACTED AS THOUGH THEY KNEW NOTHING WHATSOEVER ABOUT ANY…
- Steering
MODEL 1500. THE VEHICLE TIRE ROD IS NO LONGER WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH LEFT AND RIGHT INNER TIE RODS, PITMAN ARM, IDLER ARM, SERPENTINE BELT, FAULTY ALTERNATOR, STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, EGR VLVE, AND INTAKE GASKET REPLACED. *TT
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
THE SUN SHELL IN THE PLANETARY GEAR SET HAD A PART FAILURE CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. NLM
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
INSIDE THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT FUEL PUMP IS MOUNTED TO FOUR CONNECTORS WHICH MELTED, CAUSING FUEL TANK TO GO BAD . CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
I AM PROMPTED TO REPORT TO THE NHTSA AFTER READING ABOUT YOUR INVESTIGATION MENTIONED IN A MAGAZINE NAMED SPORT TRUCK OF JANUARY 2000,VOL 13,NO.1,PAGE 19 IN WHICH 1997 TO 1999 CK PICKUPS ETC; ARE SAID TO STEER UNEXPECTEDLY INTO OTHER LANES;CAUSING 4 CRASHES.JUST TO LET YOU KNOW ,MY CANADIAN TRUCK AND MY INLAW,S TRUCK BOTH EXIBITED THIS STEERING PROBLEM.MY DEALER CHANGED OUT AFTER TESTING IT,S VOLTAGE RESISTANCE,THE EVO STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CORRECTING THE UNNERVING SENSATION OF OVERSTEER AT HIWAY SPEED IN A TURN.THIS SENSOR IS SAID TO CHANGE HYDRAULIC ASSIST OF THE STEERING DEPENDANT ON VEHICLE SPEED AND STEERING WHEEL POSITION TO EASE FOR PARKING.A DEFECT IN THIS SENSOR COULD…
- Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment
VEHICLE LOST STEERING CONTROL WHEN TURNING RESULTING IN HITTING FENCE, DUE TO "A" ARM BEING BENT WHICH CAUSED TIRE/WHEEL ON ONE SIDE TO MOVE TWO INCHES BACKWARD. MJS
- Structure › Body › Door
POWER SEAT FUNCTIONS ONLY WORK IF DOOR IS OPENED DUE TO DESIGN OF THE OVERSIZED DOORS.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.