1997 GMC Sierra 2500
Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1997
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 134 |
| 2003 | 160 |
| 2004 | 143 |
| 2005 | 115 |
| 2006 | 66 |
| 2007 | 83 |
| 2008 | 63 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 89 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 104 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
7 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
2 of 14 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor.
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While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-30
Tires
2 of 14 total reports mention: tires.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1997 GMC C2500 pickup equipped with cooper mastercraft tires, size P265/75/R16. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the tread separated from the tires and caused damage to the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-18
Seats
1 of 14 total reports mentions: seats.
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Recall related 97V037000, seat, noticed in March 1997, dealership will not perform recall due to the time factor involved, the manufacturer states there are no parts available.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-04-21
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 14 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
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I own a 97 GMC truck. Currently, the truck has a little over 55,000 miles. Approximately, 2 years ago the interior door handle failed to open the driver side door.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-18
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1997-03-06Seats97V037000 Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the…
Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.
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1997-10-15Seats97V176000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. One or two of the front seat mounting bolts were not installed. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 207, "Seating systems."
Remedy: Dealers will check all seat mounting bolts and install any missing bolts.
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
1997 GMC Sierra 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 97V037000 · Seats
- Recall 97V176000 · Seats
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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- Is the 1997 GMC Sierra 2500 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 Sierra 2500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
- 4 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.