Gmc M Series 1997
Model M Series made in 1997 by Gmc got 1 consumer complain as well as 19 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 000601023A | 12/01/2001 | 000601023 | 628938 | Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine. *tt | 03/25/2002 |
| 99066D | 12/01/2001 | 99066C | 628925 | Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel inujector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt | 03/25/2002 |
| 000604003A | 12/01/2001 | 000604003 | 628905 | Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight. *tt | 03/22/2002 |
| 000604014 | 04/01/2000 | 6091427 | Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding or unusual noises during crank, diagnostic trouble code p0338. *tt | 10/11/2000 | |
| 99066B | 05/01/2000 | 99066A | 613602 | Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. **mr | 07/25/2000 |
| 98776002 | 06/01/1998 | 601901 | Subject on accessory drive belt noise due to power steering pump pulley misalignment. *yc | 08/28/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 776508 | 02/01/1997 | 51355 | Dtc p0442 caused by a eveap vent (solenoid) valve leak. *ak | 12/20/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 990138002 | 08/01/1999 | 607576 | Some customers may comment on no a/c. *tt | 09/29/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 99066A | 02/01/2000 | 99066 | 612133 | 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 | 06/06/2000 |
| 99066 | 11/01/1999 | 6089206 | Special policy adjustment covering the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) failure condition. *tt | 01/14/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 837110A | 08/01/1998 | 609641 | Park/neutral position switch connector cannot be removed. yd | 04/05/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 98837110 | 05/01/1998 | 601414 | Technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park/neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *yc | 08/04/1998 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 98030 | 07/01/1998 | 603249 | Some customers may comment about contacting the safety belt guide cover upon exiting the vehicle. *yc | 02/16/1999 | |
| 98030 | 07/01/1998 | 601878 | Special policy for safety belt guide cover. *yc | 08/28/1998 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 98863206 | 09/01/1998 | 602693 | Comments about reduced steering effort while driving. *yc | 01/07/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 000309001A | 10/01/2004 | 000309001B | 609703 | A boom noise inside the vehicle while driving at speeds ranging between 97 - 105 km/h (60 - 65 mph). *tt this bulletin is revised and replaced bulletin 00-03-09-001 dated 01/01/2000. *tt updated *eh | 04/06/2000 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 00148 | 11/17/2000 | 616390 | 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). the deposit build-up may cause injector poppets to stick closed. *tt | 02/25/2001 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 99066A | 02/01/2000 | 99066 | 609762 | Some vehicles that are registered in california, equipped with a 4.3l, 5.0l or 5.7l engine and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. *tt | 04/10/2000 |
| 000604003 | 01/01/2000 | 876507A | 609696 | Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, and / or a service engine soon (ses) light illuminated. *tt | 04/06/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 09/10/2001 | 1 | ||
| Windshield will intermittently stop working without any prior warning.*ak *slcconsumer stated this is a 2500 series, 1995.*slc | |||