1997 GMC Sierra 2500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls

Most common 1997 GMC Sierra 2500 problems

Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	7
Visibility	2
Tires	2
Seats	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Fuel System, Diesel	1

What owners report

2012-06-18, 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 MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE TIRES WAS 31,000 THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES ON THE VEHICLE WAS 100,000.

2012-04-17, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CORRODED BRAKE LINE FAILURE. LOSS OF REAR BRAKES, FRONT WORKED. *JS

2011-07-15, 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 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.

2011-02-03, 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

2010-04-09, 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

1997 GMC Sierra 2500 questions

Does the 1997 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1997 GMC Sierra 2500: Seats; Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC Sierra 2500?

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7), Visibility (2), Tires (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 GMC Sierra 2500 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.