1997 GMC Sierra Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“After driving for about 1 hour on the highway, we exited and came to a stoplight that is when the transmission started shifting hard from first to second gear. When I got home I went on-line and that is when I realized that I am not the only 1997 Gmc Sierra owner that has this very same problem, there are literally hundreds if not thousands of us out there with the exact problems with this vehicle. I would like to know if there is a recall being considered at this time?”

“I purchased this truck in january 1998. 2 weeks later it was in the shop. This pattern continued each time. The complaint was concerning transmission. But each time they would replace something else instead. The truck was in the shop for over 50 days in a years time. On october 4, 1999 I was on my way to work when the truck going down the highway, jammed in 1st gear. The truck was towed. It took the dealer 10 days to make a decision on repairing the truck. They were well aware of this problem, and it is still a major hassle to get it repaired. Contacted GM and had to have them intervene. …”

“Vehicle stalled while driving. Had coasted to side of road. Restarted & vehicle shut off. The differential seal was leaking oil. The vehicle was making noises in the universal joint. Taking vehicle to mechanic. Also, leaf spring on passenger's sid efailed/replaced/smelled oil due to pcv valve failure, an dtransmission would not shift into drive or reverse.”

“While the consumer was driving, the vehicle started to jerk hard when transmission was going into first gear and returning to slower arterials. Also, fluid was leaking at rear end of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and dealer said it was bad torque converter.”

“While driving about 20 MPH consumer heard a noise and vehicle slowed down, transmission had gone out. Consumer states while driving there was a nosie and vehicle would not shift into 2nd, 4th, or reverse and had no compression braking on a hill .”