MYRModel Year Report

1997 GMC Pickup

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1997 GMC Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:00:40.676Z

Only 22 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 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
22

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1997 22 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1997 22 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1997 22 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002

1997: 22 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19881
19905
19910
19925
19932
19947
199514
19968
199722
199814
199923
200012
20015
20025

Known problem areas

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

6 of 22 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

Show complaint excerpts

Windshield wipers failed to wipe after brief rainstorm . Once the truck dried, the wipers would work.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-02

Also filed under Electrical system

The windshield wipers failed intermittently which caused poor visibility during inclement weather.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-23

Service brakes

6 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Steering

4 of 22 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and gear box (other than rack and pinion).

Tires

2 of 22 total reports mention: tires.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 22 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gasoline.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-05-10Exterior lighting06E040000 Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors…

    Remedy: E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began May 10, 2006. Owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…

    Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1997 GMC Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E040000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 GMC 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 Pickup?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 GMC Pickup have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.