1997 GMC G Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 GMC G Series. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 GMC G Series
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Vehicle description: g vans equipped with 6.5l turbo-charged diesel engines. The front left-hand brake pipe can be contacted by the lower engine oil cooler hose causing a hole to be worn in the brake pipe.
Remedy: Dealers will install an engine oil cooler hose bracket to prevent the lower engine oil cooler hose from contacting the brake pipe, and also inspecting the brake pipe for wear. If necessary, the brake pipe will be…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 GMC G Series. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare GMC G Series model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC G Series model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 GMC G Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 GMC G Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 GMC G Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 GMC G Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 GMC G Series | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 GMC G Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 GMC G Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 GMC G Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 GMC G Series | 0 | 2 |
| 1990 GMC G Series | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 GMC G Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 GMC G Series | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 GMC G Series | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 GMC G Series | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 GMC G Series | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 GMC G Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 GMC G Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 GMC G Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 GMC G Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 GMC G Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 GMC G Series | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 GMC G Series
How do I know if my 1997 GMC G Series has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 GMC G Series; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 97V054000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
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- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.