Gmc Gmc 1997

Model Gmc made in 1997 by Gmc got 15 consumer complains as well as 33 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.

Gmc year 1997

Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 1997

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
990941004	01/01/2000	739023	609756	Information regarding switches to turn off and on frontal air bags for passenger cars and trucks. *tt	04/07/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
020603008	06/01/2007	020603008C	634241	Low voltage display on ip gauge, lights dim at stop lights, battery discharged, no start, slow cranking, dim lights at idle, low generator output. nlm *ar includes 1990-2008 passenger cars and light duty trucks including saturn. upda	09/28/2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
9702019774T	02/01/1997		52933	Various information regarding overnight cold soak conditions. *yc	11/13/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
97120997064	12/09/1997		54472	Diesel engine fuel injection line and jaw clamp replacement. *yc	04/20/1998
97112097061	11/20/1997		54474	Exhibiting a condition in which the closed system design of the current pcv system may allow engine oil to enter the intake system. *yc	04/20/1998
971101776120	11/01/1997		54202	Experiencing a loud exhaust noise in the engine compartment. *yc	03/30/1998
97110197037H	11/01/1997		54183	Subject on premature piston failure. *yc	03/30/1998
97110197061	11/01/1997		54186	Information on pcv system change. *yc	03/30/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
97110197061A	11/01/1997		53653	Vehicles equipped with diesel engines may exhibit a condition in which the closed system design of the current pcv system may allow engine oil to enter the intake system. *yc	03/30/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
971101776121	11/01/1997		54206	Experiencing a tick/knock/rattle noise from engine. *yc	03/30/1998
970801766505	08/01/1997		54296	Condition with engine miss and/or roughness and a ses light. *yc	03/30/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
97080197024B	08/01/1997		54280	Incorrect linear exhaust gas recirculation valves used for service. *yc	03/30/1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
300800	08/30/2000		619038	Service information message regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engine electronic injection pump cores. *tt	05/11/2001
300800	08/30/2000		619019	Service information regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engine electronic injection pump cores. *tt	05/10/2001
300800	08/30/2000		619015	Service information regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engines, rpo l49, l56 and l65 as it pertains to the electronic pump. *tt	05/10/2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
970901768305	09/01/1997		54337	Excessive fuel gauge fluctuation. *yc	03/30/1998
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
010730023B	03/01/2002	010730023A	634815	Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. *tt	10/09/2002
010730023A	11/01/2001	010730023	627839	Information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and gmc light duty truck models) *yh	02/25/2002
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
971101767306	11/01/1997		54194	Vehicle will not move when clutch pedal is released. *yc	03/30/1998
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
97120177717H	12/01/1997		54177	Vehicle experiencing loss of 4th gear, slipping in 4th gear, busy 3-4 shifting or tcc cycling. *yc	03/30/1998
97120177717D	12/01/1997		54009	Loss of 4th gear, slipping in 4th gear, busy 3-4 shifting or tcc cycling. *yc	03/30/1998
SEATS
990940004	01/01/2000	731611	609743	General motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united states who requested them. *tt	04/07/2000
970901761614	09/01/1997		54341	A creak or squawk noise coming from the bench seat. *yc	03/30/1998
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST
98051	11/01/1998		604013	Information on insufficient rear seat lighting. *yc	03/15/1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
970501665017	05/01/1997		53012	Comments about premature front disc brake pad wear. *yc	11/06/1997
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
STRUCTURE - BODY
431701B	08/01/1998		609637	Model year 1994-99 passenger cars and trucks , bumps or rust colored spots in the paint due to rail or iron dust. yd	04/05/2000
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
971101631041	11/01/1997		54065	Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).	03/30/1998
970501761511	05/01/1997		53010	Concerns with scratches on the roll up window glass. *yc	11/06/1997
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT
97091997266	09/19/1997		54333	Subject on special return, ball joint, front lower control arm. *yc	03/30/1998
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
010139003	08/01/2001		623995	Information regarding j 44551 a/c suction screen kit repair recommendations and procedures after catastrophic compressor failures for passenger cars and light duty trucks with delphi hd6, hu6 and ht6 compressors. *tt	10/31/2001
97091997265	09/19/1997		54334	Subject on special return, knob, heater, and air conditioning control switch. *yc	03/30/1998
9709011104A	09/01/1997		54340	Insufficient heat to the driver's side and cold air from left kick panel area. *yc	03/30/1998

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
08/16/2000		1
	I would like to report an accident to nhtsa. i was driving a 25 foot gmc penske truck from florida to virginia on aug 16th, 2000 when the engine caught fire unexpectedly and burned every material item that i owned, including my 2000 toyota celica that was being towed on a carrier. i was lucky to escape with singed leg hair, and smoke inhalation as i literally had to bail out of the cab and run for my life. the florida highway patrol was on the scene as i95 was completely closed down. a representative from penske's insurance company ghallager and bassett, told me that such engine fires had occured approximately 6 times in the last 2 months. also i know of a couple who was in a similar incident, driving a penske rental truck from south carolina to florida when the engine caught fire. the fire investigator of my accident from palm beach gardens fire department in florida, determined it was an electrical fire, and gmc has confirmed that it was a manufacturer defect. i was told the year of the truck was 1993 by a florida highway patrol officer based on the vin, but gmc claims it was a 1997 vehicle. i would like nhtsa to investigate if there have been similar incidents in the past, and take action to ensure that other peoples lives and belongings are not in danger. please contact me if you have any further questions. thank you for your consideration
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
10/01/1998		1	12/15/1996
	Day time running lights failed. nlm
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS

	Daytime driving lights are too bright; they are high beams and very irritating, driver turns eyes away from them. also, on some of these models these lights are very close to each other, giving a false sense of lon gdistance, could cause accidents. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06/25/2001			01/01/1997
	I don,t think i should have to pay for my repairs and wanted to file a complaint in case somebody else has the same problem. no safety defect stated. *ak
10/01/1999		1	09/01/1999
	This has been an ongoing problem that seemed to heal up but it just came back again. the transmission shop have had problems fixing the problem, they have also experienced other gm vehicles with similar problems. gm have been contacted and their attitude is that they are not aware of any problems with the 4l60e transmission and not in any savana vans. they cannot do anything for us as the none gm warranty have covered most of the cost. what about the lack of vehicle the fact that it had less than 70k on the clock and this is the second vehicle we have owned with a similar problem. we are unable to get any assistance in finding out if there is a problem or a flawed component in the transmission. we have had gm vehicles for approximately 8 years and up until the last year or so have never had any reason to complain. we would really appreciate your assistance in any way shape or form. the date of failure is not the exact date that this problem came to our attention, it is a close guess. *ak
11/30/1998		2	04/01/1997
	No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
10/20/1998		3	09/01/1998
	The passenger's side seat belt has been replaced 3 times because if fails to extend out for buckling. in other words, the passenger cannot pull out the snagged seat belt, therefore, the passenger is without seatbelt connection. the dealer advised me they've had lots of problems with these seatbelts and replacement is not uncommon. this is a very dangerous defect. *ak
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
11/01/1997		1
	Rear seat lock that allows seat to fold down failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
08/01/1997		6	04/01/1997
	Abs brakes bind, causing vehicle to pull to the left. in addition, poorly fitting pads/broken calipers, causing intermittent grinding. gmc vehicle built in us and imported into great britain under vauxhall brand name. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
08/01/1997		6	04/01/1997
	Abs brakes bind, causing vehicle to pull to the left. in addition, poorly fitting pads/broken calipers, causing intermittent grinding. gmc vehicle built in us and imported into great britain under vauxhall brand name. *ak
STEERING
08/01/2002		1
	When consumer attempted to make a turn, the vehicle jerked suddenly, the dealer informed consumer the steering position sensor needed to be replaced. ts *jb
		1
	Steering speed sensor had to be replaced
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
05/01/1998		2	10/01/1996
	Steering jumps eratically into next lane upon shallow turns sometimes???? 3 out of every turns, usally left, are just fine but that odball turn erratically jumps into the turn unexspectedly harsh. this has posed a real problem in that on the freeway at 70 mph in shallow banks you dont know if it is going to be fine ar if you must hold on for dear life. i had this problem repaired once on the vehicle at about 30,000 miles and suposedly they changed the gear box. i have 45,000 on it now and it has been doing it again for about the past 5,000 miles. it is progressivly getting worse and more dangerous. i was mailed a coupon from my dealer for a power steering power flush that said it gets rid of that jerky feeling. that jerk feeling at 70 mph could be deadly! thank you for your assistance. *ak

	No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
TIRES
05/14/2002		3	09/01/2000
	Tread and sidewall are separating on the tires. size# 2357515 dot unknown (108s m+s)extra load, 2183 pound capacity, treadwear, 500, narrow white wall. ak the consumer experienced 3-4 inches of bubble protrusion next to the rim on the left/front/left/rear tires, and on the last incident the consumer found it hard to control the steering. when the consumer pulled over and saw the front tires, the right front tire had two or three large lumps protruding in the tread. scc

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