1997 GMC C6500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Whenever the brakes are applied, the steering wheel would lock up. It cannot be turned right, but it can be turned left. Once brakes are released, can turn steering wheel right. Vehicle has been available for inspection, if needed. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Two transmission replaced, 1ST time drive shaft fell out on showroom floor, 2ND time transmission just failed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
- 6092588Experiencing noisy release bearing, slipping clutch or inoerative clutch.
- 635013Subject regarding vibration or transmission output shaft damage / oil seal leak on conventional cab medium duty models.
- 622959Some drivers may comment that the generator upper mounting bolt IS breaking on certain conventional medium duty models.
- 619394Some customers may comment that the windshield (w/s) washer reservoir shows an unexplained reduced fluid level after vehicle operation.
- 617728Some drivers may comment about the ABS lamp illuminating. An ABS diagnostic trouble code 0281 - brake switch circuit may have been set on those vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes. The diagnostic trouble code will be stored in memory and the ABS will be disabled.
- 612674Some vehicles may experience on the cab assist step cracking around the mounting bolts. *Mjs
- 611294Some owners may comment on the cab assist step cracking around the mounting bolts.
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