Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1997 GMC T Utility peaked in 2005, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1997 GMC T Utility
Other, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Dec 30, 2005 to Dec 30, 2005.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 1997 other
Severity index0.01997 others average 8.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1997 GMC T Utility name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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 T Utility
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.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1997 GMC T Utility
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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Dec 30, 2005Failure Dec 30, 2004138,000 milesWest END, NCElectrical system, Conventional
DT*: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, CAMPAIGN 96V120000 REGARDING THE PARKING BRAKE; CONVENTIONAL. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN PARKED. THE PARKING BRAKE DASHBOARD LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING WHICH SEEMS TO SHORT OUT THE HEADLIGHTS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CONTACT DECLINED. *AK UPDATED 02/21/06. *JB
NHTSA complaint 10146536
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 010601013 May 1, 2001 ยท Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE REPLACEMENT. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.