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Model year

1997 GMC Pickup

Pickup, gasoline, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from May 13, 1997 to Jun 23, 2004.

Recalls (2)Complaints (22)Investigations (0)Bulletins (2)
Recall campaigns covering this model year23,569 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22Close to the median 1997 pickup
Severity index0.01997 pickups average 13.6
First 24 months7Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1997 GMC Pickup peaked in 1997, with 5 filed

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

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

27% of complaints about the 1997 GMC Pickup name visibility and wipers

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

Visibility and wipers
6
Steering
4
Brakes
3
Electrical system
2
Engine and cooling
2
Tires
2
Airbags
1
Fuel system
1
Seats
1
Structure
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 1997 GMC Pickup

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

Recall campaigns for the 1997 GMC Pickup
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
08E-050Aug 11, 2008These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard…Lighting1,921Refund or buyback
06E-040May 15, 2006Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed aboveLighting1,648Refund or buyback
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1997 GMC Pickup

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.

22 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

  1. Filed Jun 23, 2004Failure Jan 1, 1901Drakes Branch, VAWindshield wiper/washer

    RECALL NOTICE REGARDING VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WIPERS.*MR THE CONSUMER MISPLACED THE RECALL LETTER RELATER TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE CONSUMER REQUEST THAT ANOTHER COPY BE SENT SO THAT THE RECALL CAN BE COMPLETED. *NM

    NHTSA complaint 10079881
  2. Filed Jun 14, 2004Failure Apr 28, 2004107,000 milesRome, GAMotor

    WHILE DRIVING FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. RECALL 03V159000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *NM

    NHTSA complaint 10073988
  3. Filed Feb 23, 2004Failure Jan 1, 200330,000 milesMission Hills, CAHydraulic power assist system

    INTERMITTENT SURGE OR BOOST IN POWER STEERING ASSITANCE. HAS OCCURRED OVER THE PAST 1+ YRS . LOOSE STEERING . *AK

    NHTSA complaint 10058733
  4. Filed Feb 23, 2004Failure Feb 21, 200440,225 milesMission Hills, CAMotor

    WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 10058731
  5. Filed Sep 12, 20034,000 milesPetal, MSAir bags

    AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SHUT DOWN THE FUSES TO THE ENTIRE BAG SYSTEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *TS

    NHTSA complaint 10034195
  6. Filed Apr 23, 2003Theodore, ALWindshield wiper/washer

    THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. *NLM

    NHTSA complaint 10017461
  7. Filed Jul 22, 2002Failure Jan 22, 200260,000 milesIrmo, SCElectrical system, Windshield wiper/washer

    WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WIPE AFTER BRIEF RAINSTORM . ONCE THE TRUCK DRIED, THE WIPERS WOULD WORK. THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLIES FAILED WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF EACH OTHER AND FURTHER DIAGNOSIS REVEALED AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN EACH ASSEMBLY WHICH CAUSED THE TURN SIGNAL TO FAIL TO FLASH. BULB TESTED GOOD. THE PERSONAL AT THE AUTO PARTS STORE STATED THEY HAD A LOT OF THESE ASSEMBLIES BEING REQUESTED FOR REPLACEMENT. I HAVE NEVER HAD A WRECK WITH MY VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT BY GM SUPPLIER BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT PORTION WOULD CONTINUE TO WORK. *JB *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*764581

    NHTSA complaint 10007163
  8. Filed Jun 11, 2002Failure Mar 20, 2002Baudette, MNFuel system, Gasoline

    CONSUMER STATES WIRES INSIDE THE GAS TANK LEADING TO THE FUEL PUMP WERE BURNED, WHICH CAUSED THE FUEL PUMP TO STOP WORKING.*JB

    NHTSA complaint 565968
  9. Filed Nov 20, 2001Failure Jan 1, 2001Olive Branch, MSHydraulic power assist system

    UNEXPECTED/ERRATIC BOOST FROM POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 754743
  10. Filed Jul 4, 2001Failure Feb 1, 2001Colusa, CAHydraulic power assist system

    IF THE TRANSDUCER FAILS THE STEERING APPEARS TO LOCK UP OR THE CAR WANDERS , STEERING IS ERRATIC. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 747838
  11. Filed May 10, 2001Scaramento, CAMotor

    WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. AT TIMES, ONLY ONE SPEED OF OPERATION IS AVAILABLE. ONE DEALER TOLD ME THAT GM HAD KNOWLEDGE OF THIS DEFECT(BAD SOLDER JOINTS ON CIRCUIT BOARD?) BUT WOULD NOT ISSUE/INITIATE A RECALL OR ASSIST OWNERS FINANCIALLY IN REPAIR OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 745180
  12. Filed Oct 1, 2000Failure Feb 1, 2000South Jordan, UTTires

    I HAD 2 BLOWOUTS WITHIN 100 MILES WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE TIRES WERE CHECKED FOR PROPER INFLATION PRIOR TO THE TRIP. WHEN I TOOK THEM TO MY LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER THEY WERE QUICK TO SHIFT THE BLAME AND ACCEPTED NO RESPONSIBILITY. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED ALL FOUR OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES ON MY TRUCK BUT THOUGHT YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN LIGHT OF ALL OF THE FIRESTONE PROBLEMS. MY TIRES WERE 16" AND DIDN'T SEPERATE, THEY JUST BLEWOUT. THERE WAS STILL 50% OF TREAD LIFE ON THE TIRES AT THE TIME OF THE BLOWOUTS. (TIRESIZE: 245/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75R16 )

    NHTSA complaint 733076
  13. Filed Oct 1, 2000Failure Feb 1, 2000South Jordan, UTTires

    I HAD 2 BLOWOUTS WITHIN 100 MILES WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE TIRES WERE CHECKED FOR PROPER INFLATION PRIOR TO THE TRIP. WHEN I TOOK THEM TO MY LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER THEY WERE QUICK TO SHIFT THE BLAME AND ACCEPTED NO RESPONSIBILITY. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED ALL FOUR OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES ON MY TRUCK BUT THOUGHT YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN LIGHT OF ALL OF THE FIRESTONE PROBLEMS. MY TIRES WERE 16" AND DIDN'T SEPERATE, THEY JUST BLEWOUT. (TIRESIZE: 245/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75R16 )

    NHTSA complaint 733075
  14. Filed Nov 4, 1999Failure Nov 15, 1997Pittsburgh, PAService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

    BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE..BRAKES LOCKED ONCE AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 714345
  15. Filed Jan 13, 1999Failure Nov 1, 1998Lizella, GAGasoline

    KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE WHEN FIRST CRANKED UP. DEALER REPLACED MAIN BEARING, BUT NOISE PERSISTED. THEY THEN REPLACED THE LIFTERS AND NOISE STILL REMAINS. THEY ARE NOW PULLING THE ENGINE AND TEARING IT DOWN FOR INSPECTION.

    NHTSA complaint 702179
  16. Filed Jun 4, 1998Kittanning, PAFront

    WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH FRONT PULLS TO THE RIGHT. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. DEALERS CANNOT FIX IT. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 823980
  17. Filed May 29, 1998Kingwood, TXManifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

    THE TAIL PIPE WAS HITTING THE BRAKE LINE AND WAS TOO CLOSE TO PUT A HITCH ON.

    NHTSA complaint 536014
  18. Filed Dec 16, 1997Grand Junction, COSeats

    CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL IN THE MONTH OF MARCH. DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE RIGHT PART FOR THE VEHICLE.CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER TO WAIT UNITL HE WILL RECEIVE A SECOND RECALL NOTICE. CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED SECOND NOTICE. HE HAS BEEN WAITING TO GET VEHICLE FIXED EVER SINCE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 819995
  19. Filed Oct 27, 1997Edmond, OKService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Pads

    BRAKE PADS PREMATURALLY WEAR OUT. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE PADS TWO TIMES. OWNER STATES THAT THE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 817703
  20. Filed Jul 18, 1997Failure May 13, 1997Pine Plain, NYGear box (other than rack and pinion)

    STEERING BOX FAILED.

    NHTSA complaint 519547
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
All investigations
Service bulletins

2 manufacturer communications cover this model year

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

  • 3276 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    4L80E OUTPUT CARRIER THRUST WASHER CHANGES. *TT
  • 020090002 Apr 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING LUBRICATION OF PROPELLER SHAFT DOUBLE CARDAN CV TYPE U-JOINT CENTERING BALL AND SEAT.*NLM
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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