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Model year

1997 GMC C6500

Bus, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Oct 21, 1997 to Oct 26, 1999.

Recalls (0)Complaints (2)Investigations (0)Bulletins (11)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints2Close to the median 1997 bus
Severity index0.01997 buss average 15.0
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1997 GMC C6500 peaked in 1997, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.75119971200020032006200920122015201820212026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 1997 GMC C6500 name powertrain

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Powertrain
1
Steering
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 1997 GMC C6500

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1997 GMC C6500

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Oct 26, 1999Failure Sep 8, 1999Lake Ville, ILSteering wheel/handle bar

    WHENEVER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP. IT CANNOT BE TURNED RIGHT, BUT IT CAN BE TURNED LEFT. ONCE BRAKES ARE RELEASED, CAN TURN STEERING WHEEL RIGHT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION, IF NEEDED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 851834
  2. Filed Oct 21, 1997Lawndale, CAManual transmission

    TWO TRANSMISSION REPLACED, 1ST TIME DRIVE SHAFT FELL OUT ON SHOWROOM FLOOR, 2ND TIME TRANSMISSION JUST FAILED.

    NHTSA complaint 523738
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

11 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • Recalls Jun 30, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Vehicle Recalls
  • 130089009 Sep 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
  • 17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
  • 16NA260 Aug 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.
  • 000731001 Sep 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    EXPERIENCING NOISY RELEASE BEARING, SLIPPING CLUTCH OR INOERATIVE CLUTCH. *TT
  • 020729005 Jun 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING VIBRATION OR TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT DAMAGE / OIL SEAL LEAK ON CONVENTIONAL CAB MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *TT
  • 010603003 Mar 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME DRIVERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE GENERATOR UPPER MOUNTING BOLT IS BREAKING ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *TT
  • 010843002 Mar 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE WINDSHIELD (W/S) WASHER RESERVOIR SHOWS AN UNEXPLAINED REDUCED FLUID LEVEL AFTER VEHICLE OPERATION. *TT
  • 000525004 Dec 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME DRIVERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE ABS LAMP ILLUMINATING. AN ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 0281 - BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUIT MAY HAVE BEEN SET ON THOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE WILL BE STORED IN MEMORY AND THE ABS WIL…
  • 000863001 Feb 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ON THE CAB ASSIST STEP CRACKING AROUND THE MOUNTING BOLTS. *MJS
  • 000863001A Feb 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON THE CAB ASSIST STEP CRACKING AROUND THE MOUNTING BOLTS. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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