1997 GMC Pick UP Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 GMC Pick UP, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Knocking sound coming from engine when first cranked up. Dealer replaced main bearing, but noise persisted. They then replaced the lifters and noise still remains. They are now pulling the engine and tearing it down for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #702179, filed 1999-01Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 8% |
| 1998 | 2 | 14% |
| 1997 | 2 | 9% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 3 | 9% |
| 1994 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 8% |
| 1992 | 2 | 20% |
| 1990 | 1 | 13% |
| 1988 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1997 GMC Pick UP
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 GMC Pick UP
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.
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