1997 GMC C/k Series

Recalls

1 recall names the 1997 GMC C/k Series. Newest first.

• Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

  Apr 28, 2003NHTSA 03V1590001,755,876 vehicles

  On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. owner notification began on june 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Visibility2
2. Steering1

Latest complaints

• Apr 15, 2015CA5,000 mi
  Steering

  After driving at a constant moderate speed in a straight line, steering jerks when attempting to make a slight steering adjustment. *tr

• Jun 3, 2005CA95,000 mi
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

  Dt: consumer had a problem w ith the windshield wiper motor. had it fixed at a filling station. He IS complaining that his vehicle was not included in the recall and would like a refund. *Ak

• Mar 6, 2003TN
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

  Windshield wipers quit while going down interstate 40 at 70 mph resulting in five seconds of sheer terror while I could not see beyond my windshield. They then started again and now work purely at their own discretion.*jb

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.

• 10032462Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement IS necessary. Analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditions has indicated a high number of no trouble found results. All 1997-2010 vehicles and light trucks; 2010 and prior hummers H2/H3 and saab 9-7X vehicles.
• 10005439Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. Various models including 1996 - 1999 P32 models. Sit bulletin 1416475.
• 100041356.5L L49 L56 L57 L65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement. Models p32/p42 1994-1999 included.
• 10001298Rough idle after start, and/or a service engine soon (ses) light. Various models including the 1995 chevrolet and GMC s/t models.
• 635817A failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leaking to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engine soon light.
• 629423Some customers may experience a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump.
• 628393Subject regarding exhaust system rumble / rattle noise.
• 622930Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also have a check engine light.
• 619393Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, transmission stuck in third gear, instrument cluster inoperative. Updated 2006 and prior gm passenger cars and light duty trucks.
• 619204Special policy adjustment for vehicles experiencing a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump leading to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engine soon light.
• 619170Some vehicles may experience a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leading to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engine soon light.
• 619065Deductible reimbursement clarification and vin breakpoint correction to 00064 - special policy adjustment - electronic diesel-fuel injection pump failure - repair / replace.
• 619002Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s).
• 618141A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition. Updated
• 617636Some owners of 1996 - 1999 s/t, M/L, c/k, g, p and W4 trucks may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s).
• 617575Some owners of 1996 - 1998 model year s/t, M/L, c/k, g, p and W4 trucks, that are registered in california, equipped with 4.3L, 5.0L or 5.7L engine, and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s).

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