Model year record

1997 GMC GMC Truck

No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 11 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for this model year.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator179,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling179,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch179,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Steering179,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Structure: body: door1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor195,000 mi

The 1996 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.