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Model year

1997 GMC W4

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (1)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (17)
Recall campaigns covering this model year1266 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1997 GMC W4 by year 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

Complaints by component

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

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

One recall campaign covers the 1997 GMC W4

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 W4
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
97V-087-002May 22, 1997Front axle brake hoses were damaged during transportation of the front axle assembly with the brake hoses attachedBrakes266Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1997 GMC W4

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.

0 complaints on file.

    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

    17 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.
    • 99066D Dec 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE ORHARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INUJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT
    • 99066C Nov 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT
    • 99066C Nov 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SOME OWNERS OF 1996 - 1999 S/T, M/L, C/K, G, P AND W4 TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT
    • 99066C Nov 14, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SOME OWNERS OF 1996 - 1998 MODEL YEAR S/T, M/L, C/K, G, P AND W4 TRUCKS, THAT ARE REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA, EQUIPPED WITH 4.3L, 5.0L OR 5.7L ENGINE, AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE …
    • 00148 Nov 17, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). THE DEPOSIT BUILD-UP MAY CAUSE INJECTOR POPPETS TO STICK CLOSED. *TT
    • 99066B May 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START. **MR
    • 99066A Feb 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT
    • 99066A Feb 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SOME VEHICLES THAT ARE REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA, EQUIPPED WITH A 4.3L, 5.0L OR 5.7L ENGINE AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START. *TT
    • 97061A Apr 1, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      EXHIBITING A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CLOSED SYSTEM DESIGN OF THE CURRENT PCV SYSTEM MAY ALLOW ENGINE OIL TO ENTER THE INTAKE SYSTEM. *YC
    • 97061A Apr 1, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      VEHICLES WITH DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CLOSED SYSTEM DESIGN OF THE CURRENT PCV SYSTEM MAY ALLOW ENGINE OIL TO ENTER THE INTAKE SYSTEM. *YC
    • 766504 Mar 1, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON, POOR DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS (PERFORM FLASH CALIBRATION). *TW
    • 763101 Apr 1, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PREMATURE OUTSIDE EDGE WEAR ON RADIAL FRONT TIRES (RESET TOE IN). *TW
    • 767101 Apr 1, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DELAYED UPSHIFT (ADJUST ACCELERATOR CABLE/TPS/KICKDOWN SWITCH). *TW
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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