MYRModel Year Report

1997 GMC Pickup

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1997 GMC Pickup
RENDERED 2026-09-17T00:07:59.116Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 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 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 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, 20030502

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030423

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

R 20060510 — exterior lighting

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 FAIL

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.

Campaign 06E040000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20081217 — exterior lighting

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 WITH

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.

Campaign 08E050000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 GMC Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E040000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E050000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.