After driving at a constant moderate speed in a straight line, steering jerks when attempting to make a slight steering adjustment.
The worst 1997 GMC C/K Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility2
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Visibility2
- Steering1
Recalls 1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V159000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 GMC C/K Series 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary....
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on, transmission stuck in third gear, instrument cluster inoperative
- A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with a P0300 set and a misfire
- 6.5L L49 L56 L57 L65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement
- Rough idle after start, and/or a service engine soon (SES) light
- A failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leaking to complaints of poor performance or fuel...
- Some customers may experience a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump
- Subject regarding exhaust system rumble / rattle noise
- Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also...
What 1997 GMC C/K Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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Questions about the 1997 GMC C/K Series
Is the 1997 GMC C/K Series reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1997 GMC C/K Series, 3.0 times a typical C/K Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 GMC C/K Series?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 2 complaints. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 GMC C/K Series have?
1 recall, covering visibility.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC C/K Series visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V159000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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