1997 GMC S15 Problems: 2 Complaints, 0 Recalls

The worst 1997 GMC S15 problems

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

Acceleration
2
Airbags
1
Brakes
1
Seat belts
1

Problems by type

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Acceleration
2
Airbags
1
Brakes
1
Seat belts
1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1997 GMC S15 7

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
May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome customers may comment on an exhaust boom / groan noise in the passenger compartment. tt
May 1, 2001 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument...
May 1, 2001 Service bulletinThis technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the...

What 1997 GMC S15 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 27, 1999 · Acceleration, Airbags · AK · crash · fire · 3 injuries

Accelerator surged to higher speed. Yh

Filed Jun 25, 1998 · Acceleration · ME

Consumer complaining that the vehicle does not deaccelerate. When lifting foot from gas pedal to stop or slow down, the vehicle continues to maintain speed for 5 seconds up to 30 seconds before it comes to a stop. Rpms go from 2300 up to 2400. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop more then three times. Condition cannot be found or corrected. Manufacturer notified.

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Questions about the 1997 GMC S15

Is the 1997 GMC S15 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 GMC S15, 2.0 times a typical S15 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 GMC S15?

Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).

How many recalls does the 1997 GMC S15 have?

No recalls on record.

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1997 GMC S15 problems