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1997 GMC C/K PickupProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 28 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
28
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Recalls
0
TSBs
1
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 28 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Visibility:windshield Wiper/washerHIGH

5 owners reported visibility:windshield wiper/washer issues — failures commonly reported around 92K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

1
0–30K
4
30–60K
5
60–90K
5
90–120K
5
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (5 reports) • Median: 92K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer5 (18%)
Steering4 (14%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor4 (14%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip3 (11%)
Brakes2 (7%)
Electrical1 (4%)
Other1 (4%)
Fuel System1 (4%)

1997 GMC C/K Pickup: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 91,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 92K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup. Recent trend: stable.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA02006ClosedOpened May 2002 · closed Jul 2003

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

PE98060ClosedOpened Nov 1998 · closed May 1999

ERRATIC STEERING BOOST WHILE DRIVING

STEERING

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 28 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1997 GMC C/K Pickup: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup is related to the visibility:windshield wiper/washer, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup reliable?
The 1997 GMC C/K Pickup has 28 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1997 GMC C/K Pickup problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do GMC C/K Pickup problems start?
Based on 22 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 91,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1997 GMC C/K Pickup data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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