1997 GMC Sierra 3500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1997 GMC Sierra 3500. 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: 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
10 complaints4 involved a crash4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
My brakes failed when I got into a wreck, the peddle went to the floor its like my brakes were not there. I have a 97 GMC k3500 4 door long bed 4 wheel drive, I felt that I should have been able to stop,i also have to replace my front brakes every year no matter what kind I buy. *nlm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum · Steering · Structure
Brake booster malfunctioned, causing no braking ability which may have resulted in a crash. also, driver and passenger rear seatbelts , were locked up, could not use the seatbelt and won't protect the occupant in event a crash. dealer replaced both seatbelts. the rear of cab was not welded…
Brake booster malfunctioned, causing no braking ability which may have resulted in a crash. also, driver and passenger rear seatbelts , were locked up, could not use the seatbelt and won't protect the occupant in event a crash. dealer replaced both seatbelts. the rear of cab was not welded properly. Dealer had to weld the rear cab to front. rear axle seal will go out, causing oil to go into the brake shoes, resulting in no rear brakes. The engine stalled. Had to get a rebuilt engine, and the manufacturer put out a tsb but has no solution. *ak the engine fell apart just after warranty expired. the steering suddenly locked while the vehicle was making a turn. *yh
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Power steering pump failed unexpectedly while driving at approximately at 65 mph, causing loss of power steering and power brakes, which could have resulted in a crash. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to the floor and resulting in extended stopping distance, which almost cause a crash. please provide further information. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Under normal braking and on regular road conditions when applying the brakes truck pulls to the left and the pedal IS soft. The front brakes were replaced at 21,000 miles and rear brakes were replaced at 22,000 miles. Owner still experiencing problems with brakes. please provide further details. *ak
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Insured person was driving on highway at 55mph when left side inner tie rod broke, causing loss of control. hit three other vehicles and causing two injuries. Dealer notified. *ak
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Insured person was driiving on highway at 55mph when front right inner tie rod end broke, causing loss of control. hit three other vehicles, causing injuries to two. Dealer notified. *ak
- Seats
While driving the driver's side seat frame broke, causing the seat to fall backwards. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicle's rear axle became detched from vehicle when applying brakes. Bolts from the mfr plant were missing. This occurred with only 300 miles on the car. *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.
- 10200090This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 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.
- 627790Information regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative.
- 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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