GMC Pick UPModel year report

1997 GMC Pick UP Problems

Complaints: 22filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 40,225miles, 5 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 Pick UP (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 1997 GMC Pick UP. The part named most often is visibility, with 6 complaints (27% of the total), followed by steering (4) and brakes (3). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,225 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.

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.

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)6 27%
Steering4 18%
Brakes3 14%
Electrical system2 9.1%
Engine cooling2 9.1%
Tires2 9.1%
Air bags1 4.5%
Fuel system1 4.5%
Seats1 4.5%
Body and structure1 4.5%

Also reported: Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshield wipers failed to wipe after brief rainstorm . Once the truck dried, the wipers would work. The left and right rear turn signal electrical assemblies failed within 2 weeks of each other and further diagnosis revealed an open circuit in each assembly which caused the turn signal to fail to flash. Bulb tested good. The personal at the auto parts store stated they had a lot of these assemblies being requested for replacement. I have never had a wreck with my vehicle. I believe this is a manufacturing defect by GM supplier because the brake light portion would continue to work. …”

NHTSA complaint #10007163, filed 2002-07, 60,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 60,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40,225 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 GMC Pick UP 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.

10013496Apr 20, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4l80e output carrier thrust washer changes.

Other model years of the GMC Pick UP

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2002	5	22,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
2001	5	76,750	—	—	—	Not enough data
2000	12	30,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
1999	23	49,450	—	—	—	Stable
1998	14	74,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
1997	22	40,225	—	—	—	Stable
1996	19	65,016	—	—	—	Stable
1995	32	88,000	—	—	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1994	23	114,361	—	—	—	Stable
1993	13	80,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
1992	10	—	—	—	—	Not enough data
1991	6	—	—	—	—	Not enough data
1990	8	—	—	—	—	Not enough data
1988	5	198,000	—	—	—	Not enough data

All GMC Pick UP model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 GMC Pick UP have?

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 1997 GMC Pick UP as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1997 GMC Pick UP is reported most often?

Visibility is named most often, in 6 complaints (27% of the total), followed by steering with 4.

Has the 1997 GMC Pick UP 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 Pick UP reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,225 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 60,000 miles; 60% 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.