1997 GMC Sierra Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 GMC Sierra, 1% of the 238 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.
“Consumer complained of the following problems with vehicle. 1). The hood latch became unlatched while consumer moved his leg which bumped up againt the latch, causing hood to unlatch while driving; 2). Consumer would like for tail lights and side lights should be on as long as day running lights; and 3). Passenger's side seat belt should be made to accommodate larger passengers. Dealer/mfr. Contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #832808, filed 1998-12Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 15 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1989 | 4 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1997 GMC Sierra
67 complaintsSteering
63 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 GMC Sierra
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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