1997 GMC C6500 problems

The worst 1997 GMC C6500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

• Steering
  1
• Transmission
  1

Problems by type

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• Steering
  1
• Transmission
  1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1997 GMC C6500 11

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

• Feb 21, 2023 Service bulletinThis warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
• Aug 26, 2016 Service bulletinThis technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
• Jun 30, 2014 Service bulletinVehicle Recalls
• Sep 1, 2013 Service bulletinExpanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
• Jun 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding vibration or transmission output shaft damage / oil seal leak on conventional cab medium...
• Mar 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome customers may comment that the windshield (w/s) washer reservoir shows an unexplained reduced fluid...
• Mar 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome drivers may comment that the generator upper mounting bolt is breaking on certain conventional medium...
• Dec 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome drivers may comment about the ABS lamp illuminating. an ABS diagnostic trouble code 0281 - brake...
• Sep 1, 2000 Service bulletinExperiencing noisy release bearing, slipping clutch or inoerative clutch. tt
• Feb 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome owners may comment on the cab assist step cracking around the mounting bolts. tt

See all 11 bulletins for the 1997 GMC C6500

What 1997 GMC C6500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

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