Complaints
302
Crashes
6
Fires
5
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Gmc Sierra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#139 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:63,387 mi
Crash-related:3
#230 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:53,900 mi
#319 complaints
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Avg mileage:61,601 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Gmc Sierra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 39 | 3 | — | 63,387 mi | |
| STEERING | 30 | — | — | 53,900 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 19 | — | — | 61,601 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 18 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 12 | — | — | 101,648 mi | |
| TIRES | 9 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 8 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 8 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 8 | — | — | 94,794 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 6 | — | 1 | 97,100 mi | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 6 | — | — | 91,171 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 1 | 1 | 127,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 168,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 152,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 164,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | 85,066 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 | — | — | 67,000 mi |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
39
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,387
STEERING
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,900
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,601
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,648
TIRES
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,794
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,100
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,171
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
127,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
168,000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
152,500
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
164,500
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,066
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,000
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