Vehicle Data Hub

1997 GMC Sierra 1500

The 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 has 100 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (25%) concerns steering. Next are brakes (19%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (14%).

At a glance

Complaints
100 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Steering 25% of complaints
Recalls
3
Fuel economy
13 to 18 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

The 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 has 100 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (25%) concerns steering. Next are brakes (19%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (14%).

  • Steering 25%
  • Brakes 19%
  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 14%
  • Fuel system 10%
  • Transmission 7%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500

Recalls

The 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 3 recall campaigns for the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 13 versions of the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500. Combined fuel economy ranges from 13 to 18 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 15 city / 21 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the Sierra 1500