1997 GMC C6500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1997 GMC C6500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your C6500?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1997 GMC C6500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 GMC C6500.

Most common 1997 GMC C6500 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train1
Steering1

What owners report

1999-10-26, Steering
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
1998-05-01, Power Train
TWO TRANSMISSION REPLACED, 1ST TIME DRIVE SHAFT FELL OUT ON SHOWROOM FLOOR, 2ND TIME TRANSMISSION JUST FAILED.

1997 GMC C6500 questions

Does the 1997 GMC C6500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 GMC C6500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC C6500?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 GMC C6500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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