1997 GMC Pick UP Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 27%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 GMC Pick UP, 27% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“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“While driving front windshield wipers failed intermittently. Recall 03v159000 was issued on this problem. However, dealership would not repair because this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10073988, filed 2004-06, 107,000 miles“Windshield wipers work intermittently. At times, only one speed of operation is available. One dealer told me that GM had knowledge of this defect(bad solder joints on circuit board?) but would not issue/initiate a recall or assist owners financially in repair of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #745180, filed 2001-05“Recall notice regarding vehicle's windshield wipers. The consumer misplaced the recall letter relater to the windshield wipers. The consumer request that another copy be sent so that the recall can be completed.”
NHTSA complaint #10079881, filed 2004-06Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1997 GMC Pick UP
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
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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