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1997 GMC C/K Pickup Electrical system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
180,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup, 4% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 180,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002120%
199714%

Other parts of the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology