GMC Z-71 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the GMC Z-71 (1997–1999) that have at least 5 complaints. 1999 has the most, with 11. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (11 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Z-71 model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Brakes11 52%
• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)3 14%
• Steering2 9.5%
• Transmission and drivetrain1 4.8%
• Tires1 4.8%
• Body and structure1 4.8%
• Fuel system1 4.8%
• Engine cooling1 4.8%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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