1997 GMC GMC Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 GMC GMC Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1997 GMC GMC Truck. The part named most often is steering, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 87,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Steering3 38%
- Brakes1 13%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Engine cooling1 13%
- Fuel system1 13%
- Body and structure1 13%
Example complaints
Steering: “Model 1500. The vehicle tire rod is no longer working properly. Dealer notified. Ph left and right inner tie rods, pitman arm, idler arm, serpentine belt, faulty alternator, steering wheel position sensor, automatic door locks, EGR vlve, and intake gasket replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10006368, filed 2003-02, 79,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 79,000 and 95,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 GMC GMC Truck 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.
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 GMC Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 18 | 28,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 9 | 36,230 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 13 | 17,100 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 13 | 64,778 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 10 | 70,184 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 8 | 87,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 7 | 117,700 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 GMC GMC Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1997 GMC GMC Truck as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 GMC GMC Truck is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1997 GMC GMC Truck 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 GMC Truck reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 87,000 miles and the middle half falls between 79,000 and 95,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.