1997 GMC Sierra Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%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 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 GMC Sierra, 2% 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.
“My throttle plate broke. I was driving down a county road, I let off the accelerator and my truck continued to accelerate to uncontrollable speeds of 75 m.p.h. I then pulled over immediately to check to make sure my accelerator pedal was not stuck somehow. I started my engine and it idled a little higher than normal at about 2000 r.p.m.'s. I didnt think too much of it and started home. By the time I was at my house I could barely control my truck, and was not able to push in the clutch because the engline flew to over 3700 r.p.m.'s if I did so. …”
NHTSA complaint #747539, filed 2001-06“While driving engine will continue to run at 2000 rpms while vehicle is in neutral. Engine will runaway, and only way to slow vehicle down is to apply brakes while vehicle is in neutral. The vehicle was not safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #888228, filed 2001-05“Accelerator cable was badly frayed and coming apart. Vehicle suddenly accelerated while driving. Vehicle would not stop right away after brakes were applied. Engine kept revving.”
NHTSA complaint #884569, filed 2001-03“While driving the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration at a high speed without prior warning which almost resulted in an accident. Was able to stop the vehicle with the brakes. Also, dealer replaced the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #824702, filed 1998-06Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 27 | 6% |
| 1999 | 39 | 7% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
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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