1997 GMC Sierra problems
Owners have filed 302 complaints about the 1997 GMC Sierra with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 22.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of steering at 21.2%.
Complaints302
Crashes6
Fires5
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 22.8% · 69
Steering 21.2% · 64
Power train 10.9% · 33
Visibility 7.9% · 24
Engine and engine cooling 6.0% · 18
Electrical system 4.6% · 14
Suspension 3.6% · 11
Tires 3.3% · 10
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the GMC Sierra in this data, 1997 sits 6th by complaint volume. 1999 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 11 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 78,850 miles.
In owners' own words
: The contact stated the abs engaged at speeds of 10mph and below. As a result, the stopping distance was increased. There is a nhtsa recall # 05v379000 concerning the abs. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection, but no repairs were made. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 50,000 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. *Ak 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. *Scc Service brakes, hydraulic
: The contact stated that the abs was unwarrantable activating, causing increased stopping distances during low speed brake applications. There is a recall regarding the abs however the vin is not included in the recall. This occurs each time the vehicle is driven. There were no previous occurrences that lead up to these incidences. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 56,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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