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1997 GMC Sierra engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 18 complaints for the 1997 GMC Sierra, 6% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
18 6% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

While driving the vehicle would stall out with no indications . Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.

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.

Reported at 67,000 miles, February 2006

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