1997 GMC Vandura Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
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- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 1991 GMC vandura 2500. The contact stated that while driving in reverse approximately 2 mph, a loud noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle. Suddenly there was a complete loss in the steering power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 GMC vandura 2500. The contact stated that while driving in reverse approximately 2 mph, a loud noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle. Suddenly there was a complete loss in the steering power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the pitman arm fractured. The vehicle was repaired. In march of 2010, the complete front end of the vehicle was rebuilt including the replacement of the pitman arm. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 202,206. The vin was unavailable.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Van caught on fire and completely totaled. On 12-3-02. Allstate ins. Co estimated the total damage to be $16,700. Reported this incident to chevrolet, which stated there was a recall on the van, however, we have never been notified, and the van has been to several different dealers for maintenance…
Van caught on fire and completely totaled. On 12-3-02. Allstate ins. Co estimated the total damage to be $16,700. Reported this incident to chevrolet, which stated there was a recall on the van, however, we have never been notified, and the van has been to several different dealers for maintenance, yet we were never notified of this problem. The fire department stated that my husband IS lucky to be alive, and it's a wonder he was not hurt. If had not been notified by a passing driver, and had not pulled over, the fire would have been fueled by O2 and caused a major explosion. I was to have driven this vehicle on this very day, with both my children, one has special needs. It may have taken me longer to have gotten out of the vehicle with my children. Chevrolet says it will do nothing because there was no injury or death. *****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****770811. *Ak *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
While riding at 75 mph and vehicle would stall and not take gas. Took to dealer and they replaced fuel filter and fuel pump. 11000 miles later, the same problem reoccurred. *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.
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