1997 GMC Z-71 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 GMC Z-71, 13% of the 8 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.
“Abs brake problems: when applying brakes they grab, then slip, and pedal jerks down. Consumer has a situation of not being in control. This happens at slow speed. It appears that truck will stop in plenty of time, but does not. Truck was taken to the dealership for this problem. Right hub was replaced. The left hub required replacing front brake. Abs sensor failed in wheel hub.”
NHTSA complaint #869110, filed 2000-08Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1997 GMC Z-71
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 GMC Z-71
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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