1997 GMC Sierra Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 1997 GMC Sierra, 3% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 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.
“While driving the frame that holds the driver's side seat came loose and broke on the left side. This occurred when consumer was reclining in seat. This occurred because of the brittle frame was being used.”
NHTSA complaint #10061580, filed 2004-03, 120,000 miles“While driving the passenger did not lock. Ts the right front seat frame was broken where the seat latch and spring mounts to the frame. Also the seat track is broken. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10001909, filed 2003-01“While driving at 60 MPH driver's seat bolt broke off. Causing the consumer to fall backwards. Consumer lost temporary control of the vehicle, but was able to get the vehicle back under control.”
NHTSA complaint #846271, filed 1999-09Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 23 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 20 | 8% |
| 1995 | 24 | 9% |
| 1994 | 21 | 11% |
| 1993 | 15 | 21% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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