1997 GMC Sierra suspension problems

11 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front
5
Rear: springs: leaf spring assembly
1
Front: stabilizer bar
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

GMC Sierra suspension problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 GMC Sierra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 15, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · 54,000 miles · MD

The vehicle veered to the right while driving, consumer also stated when he made a right turn, it felt as though all steering was lost. Ts

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Suspension · FL

It was difficult to control vehicle. Dealer determined that stabilizer needed to be replaced.

Filed Nov 6, 2000 · Suspension · AZ

Intermittently when making a right turn vehicle pulls. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to duplicate or correct the problem.*ak the customer haed alignment done as a possible cause but the problem reoccured. The mechanic thinks the problem is with the steering box.

Filed Jul 21, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · OH

Consumer has multiple problems with vehicle. Bearings in the drivetrain are defective/ alignment/brakes repaired/rear end replaced, and other problems developed due to the bearing. An authorized gmc repairman told consumer that's the way gmc makes vehicles. Consuemr insisted that has had nothing but bad expriences with the vehicle, and manufacturer.

Filed May 23, 2000 · Suspension · TX

Steering wheel jerks to the right intermittently at any given speed. Dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time.

Filed May 3, 2000 · Suspension · MI

When going around a curve vehicle will jerk at least 1 foot, making it diffcult to control.

Filed Dec 21, 1999 · Engine, Suspension · MI

Vehicle stalled while driving. Had coasted to side of road. Restarted & vehicle shut off. The differential seal was leaking oil. The vehicle was making noises in the universal joint. Taking vehicle to mechanic. Also, leaf spring on passenger's sid efailed/replaced/smelled oil due to pcv valve failure, an dtransmission would not shift into drive or reverse.

Filed Oct 29, 1999 · Suspension · NM

When turning corners either left or right, steering wheel will jerk, possibly causing a loss of control.

Filed Sep 29, 1999 · Suspension · VA

While driving and making a left or right turn vehicle severely pulls to the right. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Suspension · WV

While driving at highway speeds when consumer is turning steering wheel jerks and twitches. Vehicle is difficult to control when this occurs.

Questions about the 1997 GMC Sierra suspension

Does the 1997 GMC Sierra have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 GMC Sierra, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 GMC Sierra suspension problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC Sierra suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Sierra have bad suspension?

The GMC Sierra model years with the most suspension complaints are 1999 (39 complaints), 2000 (25 complaints) and 2001 (15 complaints).