1997 GMC Sierra: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 gmc sierra. The windshield wipers would not operate. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The current and failure mileages were 90,433. Updated 12/12/2007 *bf the consumer stated the defect originally happened 2 years ago and was repaired by the consumer by cleaning the unit and sealing the warped cover with silicon. The consumer stated vehicle to be repaired by gm dealer on november 13, 2007 updated 12/12/07 *tr”Owner report · Visibility · Nov 2007

“While driving at night, I tried to select high beam with the stem mounted light switch. I heard a chattering noise in the steering wheel area and the exterior lights flickered dimly on and off. I also smelled electrical smoke. Deselecting high resulted in low beam exterior light with no chattering, flickering or smoke. *tr”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Oct 2007

“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 gmc sierra. The contact stated that his vehicle has galvanized-braided steel tailgate support cables that have corroded and fractured. The dealer stated that his model year was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 06v066000 (structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments). The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000 and current mileage was 44,000.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2007

“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's driver side door pins shattered causing the door to malfunction when attempting to open it from the inside. Also, the windshield wiper motor malfunctioned as well. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the repairs should be covered under a recall. The dealer needed documentation that would support the recall work. No repairs had been made.”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2006

“Dt*: the contact stated the ABS engaged at speeds of 10mph and below. As a result, the stopping distance was increased. There is a NHTSA recall # 05v379000 concerning the ABS. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection, but no repairs were made.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2006

“Dt*: the contact stated the anti-lock brakes engaged at 10 mph. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The serpentine belt was replaced. Updated 03/17/06. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2006

“Dt*: the contact stated that the ABS was unwarrantable activating, causing increased stopping distances during low speed brake applications. There is a recall regarding the ABS however the VIN is not included in the recall. This occurs each time the vehicle is driven. There were no previous occurrences that lead up to these incidences.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2006