1997 GMC Sierra electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 GMC Sierra — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Electrical system shuts down at low and high speeds. Replaced battery, battery connections, cables and alternator but the problem persists over the years. It is a dangerous hazardous situation. *tr”
filed Sep 20, 2014
“I was returning to albuquerque, nm from amarillo, tx pulling a trailer with an antique stove in my trailer. Immediately before leaving amarillo, I had my friend check all of the trailer lights and their functioning. They all worked fine. I took the scenic route through hereford entering onto…”
filed Apr 7, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. Various models including 1996 - 1999 p32 models. Sit bulletin 1416475. *tt
00149D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Electrical System problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 6 | 10% |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Sierra | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 Sierra | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 Sierra | 7 | 24% |
| 2011 Sierra | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 Sierra | 4 | 12% |
| 2009 Sierra | 9 | 24% |
| 2008 Sierra | 15 | 22% |
| 2007 Sierra | 7 | 12% |
| 2006 Sierra | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 Sierra | 23 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 GMC Sierra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.