The worst 1997 GMC G Series problems
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: g vans equipped with 6.5l turbo-charged diesel engines. The front left-hand brake pipe can be contacted by the lower engine oil cooler hose causing a hole to be worn in the brake pipe.
- Risk
- A hole in the brake pipe can cause loss of front brake performance and increased stopping distances increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an engine oil cooler hose bracket to prevent the lower engine oil cooler hose from contacting the brake pipe, and also inspecting the brake pipe for wear. If necessary, the brake pipe will be replaced.
Recall number 97V054000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 GMC G Series 69
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...
- Electrical system
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Special coverage (revised part information)
- Vehicle Recalls
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85...
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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Is the 1997 GMC G Series reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 GMC G Series.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 GMC G Series?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1997 GMC G Series have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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