Gmc Sierra 2500 1997

Model Sierra 2500 made in 1997 by Gmc got 9 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system.

Model 1997

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
CSP-1041401/01/201210043504Gmc/chevrolet: see docuemtn search button for owner letter. auxiliary battery feed may cause fusible link to melt and open circuit to prevent damage or fire in wiring harness, due to electrical over load. *pe04/06/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
04/12/2012175000
 Corroded brake line failure. loss of rear brakes, front worked.
04/12/200890000
 Brake line failure on 1997 gmc pickup. @ different occasions and separate areas in brake lines. old lines discarded. appeared to be a rust issue.
TIRES
07/14/2011141000
 Tl - the contact owns a 1997 gmc sierra 2500 with bf-goodrich all terrain tires, line size lt265/75/16. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle exhibited a loud abnormal noise as the contact lost control of the vehicle. the driver side rear tire tread separated causing damage to the back of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised that they would contact him at a later date. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin and dot numbers were unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 141,000. kmj
07/14/2011141000
 Tl - the contact owns a 1997 gmc sierra 2500 with bf-goodrich all terrain tires, line size lt265/75/16. the contact stated that while driving he heard a loud noise and started loosing control of the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the driver side rear tire tread separated causing damage to the back of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that they would contact him at a later date. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle identification and dot number were not available. the failure and current mileage was 141,000. pm