Gmc C/k Series 1997
Model C/k Series made in 1997 by Gmc got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 16 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning visibility .
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V159000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1996 to 07/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 1755876 | 06/19/2003 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2003 | 04/30/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. owner notification began on june 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03023.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 00149D | 01/01/2004 | 00149C | 10005439 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. various models including 1996 - 1999 p32 models. sit bulletin 1416475. *tt | 02/27/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 000604003B | 02/01/2003 | 000604003A | 10001298 | Rough idle after start, and/or a service engine soon (ses) light. various models including the 1995 chevrolet and gmc s/t models. *tt | 04/28/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 010605006 | 11/01/2001 | 628393 | Subject regarding exhaust system rumble / rattle noise. *jg | 03/08/2002 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 00064C | 09/01/2002 | 00064B | 635817 | A failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leaking to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engine soon light. *tt | 11/01/2002 |
| 00064B | 02/01/2002 | 0006A | 629423 | Some customers may experience a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump. *jg | 04/02/2002 |
| 00064A | 03/23/2001 | 00064 | 619204 | Special policy adjustment for vehicles experiencing a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump leading to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engin | 05/18/2001 |
| 00064A | 03/01/2001 | 00064 | 619170 | Some vehicles may experience a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leading to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engine soon light. | 05/17/2001 |
| 00064 | 09/19/2000 | 619065 | Deductible reimbursement clarification and vin breakpoint correction to 00064 - special policy adjustment - electronic diesel-fuel injection pump failure - repair / replace. *tt | 05/11/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 99066C | 11/01/2000 | 99066B | 619002 | Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt | 05/10/2001 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 01349A | 11/18/2003 | 10004135 | 6.5l l49 l56 l57 l65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement. models p32/p42 1994-1999 included. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 010730023 | 06/01/2001 | 622930 | Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also have a check engine light. *et | 10/24/2001 | |
| 010730002D | 09/01/2005 | 010730002E | 619393 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, transmission stuck in third gear, instrument cluster inoperative. *tt updated *eh 2006 and prior gm passenger cars and light duty trucks. *sc | 05/29/2001 |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 000730022B | 12/01/2004 | 000730022C | 618141 | A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition. *tt updated *eh | 04/05/2001 |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| SB-06-02-32-013B | 08/01/2009 | 10032462 | Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditio | 03/26/2010 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 99066C | 11/01/2000 | 99066B | 617636 | Some owners of 1996 - 1999 s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and w4 trucks may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). | 03/21/2001 |
| 99066C | 11/14/2000 | 99066B | 617575 | Some owners of 1996 - 1998 model year s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and w4 trucks, that are registered in california, equipped with 4.3l, 5.0l or 5.7l engine, and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle o | 03/19/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 02/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers quit while going down interstate 40 at 70 mph resulting in five seconds of sheer terror while i could not see beyond my windshield. they then started again and now work purely at their own discretion.*jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 05/05/2005 | 95000 | 1 | 07/07/2003 |
| Dt: consumer had a problem w ith the windshield wiper motor. had it fixed at a filling station. he is complaining that his vehicle was not included in the recall and would like a refund. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN | SHELBYVILLE | 37160 | SOUTHERN GM |