MYRModel Year Report

1997 GMC S15

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1997 GMC S15
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:22:13.302Z

Only 2 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 2 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 S15 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaints 1999 2001: 1 complaints 2001
1997: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19820
19830
19840
19851
19863
19873
19882
19898
19903
19918
19923
19934
19946
19953
19963
19972
19982
19991
20011

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 2 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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ACCELERATOR SURGED TO HIGHER SPEED. YH

NHTSA ODI report, 19990823

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED. YH

NHTSA ODI report, 19990823

SEAT BELTS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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SEAT BELT LOOSE. YH

NHTSA ODI report, 19990823

AIR BAGS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 GMC S15 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 GMC S15 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 S15?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 GMC S15 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.