1997 GMC Sierra service brakes, hydraulic problems
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 GMC Sierra — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My brake line failed above the fuel tank, lost pressure to the braking system which resulted in no brakes. Why would car manufactures use steel brake lines that can rot out very quickly when exposed to normal driving elements. *tr”
filed Dec 6, 2011
“Dt*: the contact stated that the abs was unwarrantable activating, causing increased stopping distances during low speed brake applications. There is a recall regarding the abs however the vin is not included in the recall. This occurs each time the vehicle is driven. There were no previous…”
filed Jul 3, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt
020525006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Sierra | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 Sierra | 10 | 9% |
| 2004 Sierra | 28 | 15% |
| 2003 Sierra | 38 | 18% |
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.