Structure Related Problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra

Table 1 shows four common structure related problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the tailgate (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the door hinge (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of GMC Sierra


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra

The Tailgate problem

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).   Read details...

The Door Hinge problem

: 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   Read details...

The Door problem

While driving at any speed and without warning, the brake pedal would stall. Then, seep to the floor. Dealer replaced hubs on the front two brakes to remedy the problem. The left front door was inoperative from the inside. The right wheel cylinder was leaking. Dealer replaced hub assembly.   Read details...


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