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1997 GMC Sierra 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1997 GMC Sierra 3500, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 15, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 GMC Sierra 3500 has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Steering2 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure
1Engine and engine cooling
1Visibility
1Seat belts
1Seats
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1997 GMC Sierra 3500 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.
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 Sierra 3500 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 Sierra 3500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sierra 3500 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
BRAKE BOOSTER MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING NO BRAKING ABILITY WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. ALSO, DRIVER AND PASSENGER REAR SEATBELTS, WERE LOCKED UP, COULD NOT USE THE SEATBELT AND WON'T PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED BOTH SEATBELTS. THE REAR OF CAB WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY.…
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY AT 65 MPH, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES, WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. *AK
INSURED PERSON WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55MPH WHEN LEFT SIDE INNER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. HIT THREE OTHER VEHICLES AND CAUSING TWO INJURIES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
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