1997 GMC C/K Pickup: problems, recalls and reliability

“Windshield wiper circuit board and cover recalled due to defective - board developed cracks which would cause the wipers to not work. Gmc issued a recall of which I did not receive a notice. When the dealer was contacted regarding repairs, I was told that the recall had expired?, and that gmc would no longer replace the defective part at no charge to the customer. I had the repair work done at my expense. *tr”Owner report · Visibility · May 2007

“We have a 1997 gmc z71 4 wheel drive . The steering grabs and jerks when accelerating, for example when entering a curve as you speed up to make the curve the steering will jerk the driver's hand and arm . The vehicle has done this for sometimes. I have seen from your web site there has been an investigation before. My sister had a suburban the same year model that did the samething. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2007

“Antilock brakes activate when stopping on dry pavement, significantly increasing the stopping distance. Repair was made at my cost several years ago. Problem recurred after about 2 years. Dealer who made the first repair said this is a problem with corrosion on the anti-lock sensor. Gm customer service recently said that this is a recall item for the same model truck, but staring with 1998 trucks, not 1997. My 1997 has less than 40,000 miles on it. I feel this is a significant safety defect, and gmc should be forced to recall. It is only be my diligence that there has not been an accident. Gmc suggested I submit a complaint to you. *nm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2006

“'97 gmc 1500 series pick-up. At slow speed, anti-lock brakes engage irregularly causing several near misses due to inability to stop vehicle in normal distance. Has happened on numerous occasions prior to the date provided below. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2005

“ABS brakes activating when slowing to under ten mph. Believed to be a wheel bearing leaking onto the ABS sensor in the wheel. To be repaired soon.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Air · Jul 2005

“The windsheild wipers on our gmc z-71 truck have stopped working (or work intermittantly). I heard about the recall from my nephew and contacted the dealer who said there was no recall. I looked it up on your site and there is one, so now where do I go?”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2005

“Front end stiff and hard to steer. Also hangs on turns at times. Power steering is ok .one technician said it was the steering box. *jb”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2004