When turning such as on curvy roads at speeds of approx 30+ MPH the power steering will go light to the feel and cause an over steer. The steering resistance/feel in the steering wheel will go to nothing such as a tire following a rut/ridge in the road. Feels like front end alignment is bad but upon checking alignment ok.
The worst 1997 GMC K Series problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 GMC K Series 56
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Subject regarding revised drum brakes component specifications for pickup and utility models
- Special policy adjustment for vehicles experiencing a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection...
- Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight
- Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit...
- Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500...
- Service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle, or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential...
- Failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leading to complaints of poor performance or fuel...
- Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start
- Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding...
- Some vehicles that are registered in california, equipped with a 4.3L, 5.0L or 5.7L engine and california...
What 1997 GMC K Series owners say
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Is the 1997 GMC K Series reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 GMC K Series, close to a typical K Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 GMC K Series?
Steering, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 GMC K Series have?
No recalls on record.
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