Known Recalls

Model year record

1997 GMC Sierra 1500

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 100 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V187000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
55,272
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-10
Owners notified
1998-08-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE FRONT, INNER CORNER OF THE FUEL TANK CAN CONTACT THE BODY SILL EITHER INTERMITTENTLY OR CONSTANTLY. THIS MOVEMENT CAN CAUSE A DISCERNIBLE NOISE AND, OVER TIME, CAN WEAR A HOLE IN OR CRACK THE FUEL TANK AT POINT OF CONTACT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND A DISTINCT FUEL ODOR IF THE TANK WERE FILLED ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE HOLE OR CRACK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK FOR WEAR AND, EITHER INSTALL A SPACER BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER, OR IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V176000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
6,418
Reported to NHTSA
1997-10-07
Owners notified
1997-10-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. ONE OR TWO OF THE FRONT SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE NOT INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, A SEAT WITH THIS CONDITION WILL NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK ALL SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND INSTALL ANY MISSING BOLTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V037000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
624,433
Reported to NHTSA
1997-03-07
Owners notified
1997-03-06

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RECLINING SEATS AND THE EASY-ENTRY FEATURE. THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH A PINCH POINT EXISTS IN THE RECLINER MECHANISM THAT CAN TRAP AND PINCH A PERSON'S HAND OR FINGER(S) WHEN THE EASY-ENTRY FEATURE IS ACTIVATED.

Safety risk

THIS PINCHING CAN CUT THE HAND OR POSSIBLY SEVER THE FINGER(S) WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering13100,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission748,865 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system730,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic6165,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer680,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump4144,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor455,000 mi
Service brakes3111,087 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system220,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit259,736 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor236,000 mi
Structure: frame and members285,000 mi
Suspension2—
Suspension: rear2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring225,000 mi
Air bags1—
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system1238,129 mi
Electrical system: wiring1144,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Exterior lighting: headlights160,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1175,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system155,000 mi
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings178,600 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1—
Structure: body1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility180,000 mi
Visibility/wiper130,000 mi

The 1996 model has 14 times as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.