Suspension Related Problems of the 1997 GMC C1500

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1997 GMC C1500. The number one most common problem is related to the rear suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of GMC C1500


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1997 GMC C1500

The Rear Suspension problem

I have taken the truck in to be repaired several times and they only put glue on the rear end. One dealer did contact GMC, but no results. The power steering is not right either.   Read details...

The Suspension problem

Vehicle will momentarily lose control only when turning to the right. Vehicle will jerk & sometimes wander into another lane or off the shoulder of the road. Dealer hasve been trying to remedy the problem.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem

There is squealing noise in the front driver's side of the vehicle when driving at any speed due to the ball joints not being greased when manufactored. Please descibe details.   Read details...


Suspension related problems in other GMC C1500 model year vehicles:



C1500 Service Bulletins
C1500 Safety Recalls
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