1997 GMC Sierra 2500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1997 GMC Sierra 2500, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 1997 GMC Sierra 2500
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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Seats
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. One or two of the front seat mounting bolts were not installed. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 207, "seating systems."
Remedy: Dealers will check all seat mounting bolts and install any missing bolts.
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Seats
Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 GMC Sierra 2500 have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 117,143 miles. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 GMC c2500 pickup equipped with cooper mastercraft tires, size p265/75/r16. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the tread separated from the tires and caused damag”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 18, 2012 · Tires
“Corroded brake line failure. Loss of rear brakes, front worked. *js”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 17, 2012 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 GMC Sierra (Sierra 1500 2WD, Sierra 1500 4WD, Sierra 2500 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13–18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 11–15 / 16–21 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.3/5/5.7/6.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare GMC Sierra 2500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Sierra 2500 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1997 GMC Sierra 2500
How do I know if my 1997 GMC Sierra 2500 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1997 GMC Sierra 2500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 97V037000).
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
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- 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.