1997 GMC C/K Pickup Problems
- Complaints
- 25filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles, 19 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup. The part named most often is visibility, with 11 complaints (44% of the total), followed by brakes (7) and steering (6). 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 21% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 86,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes7 28%
- Steering6 24%
- Electrical system1 4.0%
- Equipment1 4.0%
- Fuel system1 4.0%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshield wipers/washers stopped and will not work. I understand there is a recall of the crew cab model of my vehicle, but, my vehicle is a club cab (extended cab) I do believe that all of the vehicles of this class use the same wiper/washer motor if they have intermittent wipers, so this vehicle should have been included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10091043, filed 2004-09, 97,852 milesBrakes: “Everytime I slow down to stop, the brake pedal growls and it feels as if the anti-lock brakes come on. The truck keeps rolling, and I've almost hit the vehicle in front of me numerous times. It's a 1997 Gmc sierra.”
NHTSA complaint #10237641, filed 2008-08, 135,000 milesSteering: “Continuous sterring problem with left hand turns at any speed. This is the very same problem described on many of the other 1997 GM vehicles already recalled by the company. The dealer claims there is no recall for my particular vehicle and I will have to pay full price of rack & pinion repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10105783, filed 2005-01, 79,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
21% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 120,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- PE98060Erratic steering boost while drivingClosed · Nov 13, 1998
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10032462Aug 1, 2009Steering. Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. Analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist…
Other model years of the GMC C/K Pickup
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 18,400 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 6 | 55,050 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 8 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 11 | 80,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 25 | 86,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All GMC C/K Pickup model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup have?
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 11 complaints (44% of the total), followed by brakes with 7.
Has the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup reported?
Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 86,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 120,000 miles; 21% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.