1997 GMC Sierra visibility problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1997 GMC Sierra — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 gmc sierra. The windshield wipers would not operate. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The current and failure mileages were 90,433…”
filed Nov 8, 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's driver side door pins shattered causing the door to malfunction when attempting to open it from the inside. Also, the windshield wiper motor malfunctioned as well. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the repairs should be covered under a…”
filed Oct 23, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 Sierra | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Sierra | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 Sierra | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 Sierra | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 Sierra | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 Sierra | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 Sierra | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 Sierra | 13 | 3% |
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.