MYRModel Year Report

1997 GMC C/K Pickup

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1997 GMC C/K Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T03:03:24.573Z

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
25

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 0 complaints 1997: 25 complaints 1997 25 1998: 11 complaints 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2002
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1997: 25 complaints 1997 25 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1997: 25 complaints 1997 25 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002

1997: 25 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19852
19861
19870
199725
199811
19998
20006
20014
20025

Known problem areas

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

11 of 25 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and motor.

FIRE
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1997 GMC pick up drivers door caught on fire in the middle of the night location was the electrical mirror switch the truck was unoccupied.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-02-16

Also filed under Electrical system

While driving in the rain the wipers will shut off. Sometimes they will come back on and sometimes they won't. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-21

Service brakes

7 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

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Brakes failed. I parked with parking brake, looked underneath and noticed fluid leak on pavement. Further inspection showed that rusty brake line developed a pinhole. Other brake lines are rusty. Will likely fail later.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-16

Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline

Steering

6 of 25 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and gear box (other than rack and pinion).

Power train

1 of 25 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 25 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1998-11-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-05-12 Erratic steering boost while driving
  2. I
    2002-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 2003-07-23 Windshield wiper failure

Buy-smart checklist

1997 GMC C/K Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 6 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.