The worst 1997 GMC W4 problems
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The front axle brake hoses were damaged during transportation of the front axle assembly with the brake hoses attached.
- Risk
- This damage could result in brake fluid leakage, reducing the braking effectiveness and increasing the stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front axle brake hoses (right and left) and any hose showing damage will be replaced.
Recall number 97V087002 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 GMC W4 17
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...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- Vehicle Recalls
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit...
- Service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle, or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential...
- Some owners of 1996 - 1998 model year s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and W4 trucks, that are registered in...
- Some owners of 1996 - 1999 s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and W4 trucks may experience a service engine soon light,...
- Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a...
- Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. mr
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Is the 1997 GMC W4 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 GMC W4.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 GMC W4?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1997 GMC W4 have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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