Steering wheel keeps locking up at anytime and any speed. Took to dealer, and they stated that steering combination switch keeps breaking, and that is causing steering to lock up. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.
The worst 1997 GMC T6500 problems
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Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 1997 GMC T6500 5
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- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Vehicle Recalls
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Air inlet restriction gauges that pop or that the vehicle exhibits low horsepower. yd
- Some medium duty tilt cab trucks with 3116 caterpillar diesel engines equipped with 26 inch fan blades may...
What 1997 GMC T6500 owners say
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Questions about the 1997 GMC T6500
Is the 1997 GMC T6500 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 GMC T6500, close to a typical T6500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 GMC T6500?
Steering, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 GMC T6500 have?
No recalls on record.
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