1997 GMC Sierra Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,352miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 GMC Sierra, 2% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,352 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.
“The contact stated the vehicle's driver side door pins shattered causing the door to malfunction when attempting to open it from the inside. Also, the windshield wiper motor malfunctioned as well. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the repairs should be covered under a recall. The dealer needed documentation that would support the recall work. No repairs had been made.”
NHTSA complaint #10171614, filed 2006-10, 135,705 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Gmc Sierra. The contact stated that his vehicle has galvanized-braided steel tailgate support cables that have corroded and fractured. The dealer stated that his model year was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 06v066000 (structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments). The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000 and current mileage was 44,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10238159, filed 2008-08, 39,000 miles“While driving at any speed and without warning, the brake pedal would stall. Then, seep to the floor. Dealer replaced hubs on the front two brakes to remedy the problem. The left front door was inoperative from the inside. The right wheel cylinder was leaking. Dealer replaced hub assembly. Dealer removed and replaced the brake pads, also resurfaced rotors.”
NHTSA complaint #8015487, filed 2002-08Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 8% |
| 2013 | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 | 6 | 21% |
| 2011 | 8 | 19% |
| 2010 | 7 | 21% |
| 2009 | 6 | 16% |
| 2008 | 12 | 18% |
| 2007 | 6 | 10% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 17 | 7% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 34 | 8% |
| 1999 | 30 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1989 | 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 complaintsSeats
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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