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1997 GMC C/K SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1997 GMC C/K Series, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage95kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 15, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 GMC C/K Series has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility20
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1997 GMC C/K Series recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 03V-159 · Apr 28, 2003 · 1,755,876 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other C/K Series year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C/K Series median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What C/K Series owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM W ITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. HAD IT FIXED AT A FILLING STATION. HE IS COMPLAINING THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND WOULD LIKE A REFUND. *AK
Complaint 10124123 · Jun 3, 2005 · 95,000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WHILE GOING DOWN INTERSTATE 40 AT 70 MPH RESULTING IN FIVE SECONDS OF SHEER TERROR WHILE I COULD NOT SEE BEYOND MY WINDSHIELD. THEY THEN STARTED AGAIN AND NOW WORK PURELY AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION.*JB
Complaint 10008505 · Mar 6, 2003

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