1997 GMC Sierra 2500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1997 GMC Sierra 2500. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. one or two of the front seat mounting bolts were not installed. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 207, "seating systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, a seat with this condition will not protect the occupant as required by the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will check all seat mounting bolts and install any missing bolts.
Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. these vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature IS activated.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.
Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Tires
TL* the contact owns a 1997 GMC c2500 pickup equipped with cooper mastercraft tires, size p265/75/r16. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the tread separated from the tires and caused damage to the vehicle. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to a local body shop. The…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 GMC c2500 pickup equipped with cooper mastercraft tires, size p265/75/r16. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the tread separated from the tires and caused damage to the vehicle. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to a local body shop. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage on the tires was 31,000 the failure and current mileages on the vehicle was 100,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Corroded brake line failure. loss of rear brakes, front worked. *js
- Tires
TL* the contact owns a 1997 GMC sierra 2500 with bf-goodrich all terrain tires, line size lt265/75/16. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle exhibited a loud abnormal noise as the contact lost control of the vehicle. the driver side rear tire tread separated causing damage to the back…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 GMC sierra 2500 with bf-goodrich all terrain tires, line size lt265/75/16. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle exhibited a loud abnormal noise as the contact lost control of the vehicle. the driver side rear tire tread separated causing damage to the back of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised that they would contact him at a later date. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin and dot numbers were unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 141,000.
- Fuel system, diesel
1997 gm 6.5 turbo diesel pmd failure. Loss of control very unsafe. Why does gm fail to recall the pmd???? *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brake line failure on 1997 GMC pickup. @ different occasions and separate areas in brake lines. Old lines discarded. Appeared to be a rust issue. *Tr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed intermittently. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
I own a 97 GMC truck. Currently, the truck has a little over 55,000 miles. Approximately, 2 years ago the interior door handle failed to open the driver side door. I took the vehicle to lehmers in concord and they repaired the problem at no charge to me... it was still under warranty. last week…
I own a 97 GMC truck. Currently, the truck has a little over 55,000 miles. Approximately, 2 years ago the interior door handle failed to open the driver side door. I took the vehicle to lehmers in concord and they repaired the problem at no charge to me... it was still under warranty. last week the same problem occurred on the driver side and "started to show signs of the same problem" on the passenger side door. Since the vehicle was out of warranty, I decided to "save a buck" and fix the problems myself. after removing the driver side interior handle assembly, I was shocked to find the handle itself cracked i.e. The handle assembly IS poorly designed. (It's plastic.) I took the handle assembly to the dealership and showed the broken handle to the service manager and explained how this was the second handle. The service manager said, "their hands were tied" and could not help me because everything was out of warranty. The service manager did not find any service bulletins concerning door handles. (I also subscribe to an online service manual provider called alldata.com. They include technical bulletins the service shops get from gm. I did not find any bulletins concerning door handles.) while still at the dealership, I bought a new handle. It looks exactly like the old one. It comes with a 1-year warranty. I called GMC and they said that because the item IS out of warranty, they couldn't help me. The customer service rep also said there was no record of any other door handle problems. *la
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying brakes hard they do not work. also, when applying brakes to stop vehicle, they let go and donot hold. Vehicle IS at dealership.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
False engagement of anti-lock brakes. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While raining windshield wipers will move real slow or they may stop completely. it IS an intermittent reoccurring problem. Dealer claims vehicle IS not under warranty. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes fail to stop vehicle. Would roll 6 times or more before slowing down. Speed varies. Brake pedal goes to floor. Been to dealers 8-10 times for problem. An intermittent braking problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes insufficient for vehicle weight, lock on wet roads and don't apply enough stopping power to activate ABS. qcaw
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Was preparing to stop at about 30 mp in dry conditons during normal stopping operation, but brakes became inoperative, causing consumer to hit pedestrian. Dealer cannot determine problem. *Ak
- Seats
Recall related 97v037000, seat, noticed in march 1997, dealership will not perform recall due to the time factor involved, the manufacturer states there are no parts available. *ak
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.
- 10209734This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10043504Gmc/chevrolet: see docuemtn search button for owner letter. Auxiliary battery feed may cause fusible link to melt and open circuit to prevent damage or fire in wiring harness, due to electrical over load.
- 619742This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service.
- 619741Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) IS on; the transmission IS stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster IS inoperative.
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