The worst 1997 GMC B7 problems
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Recalls 2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses equipped with 6.0l gasoline engine, 10,000 lb. Front axle, and power steering. The power steering fluid can leak as a result of a power steering fluid supply hose interference condition.
- Risk
- Eventually, all power steering assist would cease, resulting in a loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new power steering hose and adapter.
Recall number 99V057000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses equipped with power steering. Some of these vehicles were assembled with an incorrect intermediate steering shaft. The overlap in the slip joint is insufficient allowing the steering shaft to separate.
- Risk
- This could lead to loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and, if necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft.
Recall number 98V237000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 GMC B7 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- 00064H - special coverage (revised part information). some customers may experience a failure of the...
- Vehicle Recalls
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary....
- A failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leading to complaints of poor performance or fuel...
- Effect of steering box limiter adjustment on turning radius and possibility of power steering system...
- A failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leaking to complaints of poor performance or fuel...
- Release of new rear brake pipe shields. tt
- Some drivers may comment about the ABS lamp illuminating. an ABS diagnostic trouble code 0281 - brake...
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Is the 1997 GMC B7 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 GMC B7.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 GMC B7?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1997 GMC B7 have?
2 recalls, covering steering.
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