1997 GMC Sierra engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 GMC Sierra — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated in august of 2005 while the vehicle was traveling at 45 mph the muffler fell out of the exhaust. The vehicle was taken into a independent repair shop where a dual muffler was installed. The muffler was not a orginal part on the vehicle; it was installed by an indepentent…”
filed Jun 21, 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated the anti-lock brakes engaged at 10 mph. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. The serpentine belt was replaced. Updated…”
filed Feb 13, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module. *tt
040604088 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2005Service engine soon light and p0300 when towing, cruising uphill or on hard acceleration. *tt
3081 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 17, 2004Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1345 crankshaft position (ckp) - camshaft position (cmp) correlation diagnostic procedure. *tt
040604068 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2004Rattle noise in engine. *tt
030601024A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2004Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj
01225 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Sierra | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 Sierra | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Sierra | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 Sierra | 22 | 9% |
| 2001 Sierra | 22 | 8% |
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.