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1997 GMC GMC Truck Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
79,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 GMC GMC Truck, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles.

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

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 miles

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003317%
2002111%
1999215%
1998110%
1997113%
1994111%

Other parts of the 1997 GMC GMC Truck

Steering
3 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 GMC GMC Truck

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.

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