1997 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500, 7% of the 83 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.
“Steering wheel jerks sharply at times as if is restricted. My sister had a surburban this year model that did the same thing. They took their auto in several times but never would do this. It is so random that it would be hard to find for the service dept. They just sold their vehicle. Any info from Gmc on this problem? Our truck did not do this until after the warranty expired.”
NHTSA complaint #765954, filed 2002-08“Vehicle will momentarily lose control only when turning to the right. Vehicle will jerk & sometimes wander into another lane or off the shoulder of the road. Dealer hasve been trying to remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #865091, filed 2000-07“I have taken the truck in to be repaired several times and they only put glue on the rear end. One dealer did contact Gmc, but no results. The power steering is not right either.”
NHTSA complaint #712885, filed 1999-10“While driving 40 MPH or above vehicle severely and unexpectedly pulls to the left which could result in loss of vehicle control. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #835076, filed 1999-02“There is squealing noise in the front driver's side of the vehicle when driving at any speed due to the ball joints not being greased when manufactored. Please descibe details.”
NHTSA complaint #810936, filed 1997-04Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 10 | 2% |
| 2020 | 18 | 4% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 4% |
| 2017 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 | 15 | 4% |
| 2015 | 17 | 2% |
| 2014 | 24 | 3% |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 9 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 11 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500
25 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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