1997 GMC W4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 GMC W4. Check your own VIN below.
- 1995
- 1997
- 2000
1 safety recall for the 1997 GMC W4
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)
The front axle brake hoses were damaged during transportation of the front axle assembly with the brake hoses attached.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front axle brake hoses (right and left) and any hose showing damage will be replaced.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 GMC W4. 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 W4 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC W4 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 GMC W4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 GMC W4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 GMC W4 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 GMC W4
How do I know if my 1997 GMC W4 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 W4; 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 97V087002).
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.
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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.