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GMC C/K PICKUP Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Report #10004276

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 08, 2002.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER . WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE WIPERS WILL SHUT OFF. SOMETIMES THEY WILL COME BACK ON AND SOMETIMES THEY WON'T. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GTEK19R7V1. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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GMC C/K PICKUP Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Report #10053118

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2001.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM . WHILE TURNING LEFT POWERSTEERING LOCKS UP FOR A SECOND. SOUNDS JUST LIKE THE RECENT RECALL..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTEK19M1VE. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in JANESVILLE, WI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970328. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ROCK COUNTY BUICK .
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GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Steering Report #10064037

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 25, 2004.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING . FAULTY STEERING SYSTEM, THIS TRUCK IS A DEATH TRAP, IS A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, WHEN IT ACTS UP STEERING FEELS NOTCHY, YOU HAVE NO REAL CONTROL. WAS TOLD IT WAS PROBABLY BAD TIRES, INSTALLED NEW TIRES, DID NOT HELP. THESE TRUCKS SHOULD BE RECALLED BY GM ASAP, THIS A HUGE AND REAL SAFETY ISSUE. *JB.Mileage was 36000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTEK14RXVE. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in NILES, MI. Vehicle was purchased on 19970501. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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GMC C/K PICKUP Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Report #10068374

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2004.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER . WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAINWINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL JUST STOP. THEY MAY WORK AGAIN IN A FEW MINUTES OR THEY MAY NOT. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD MY 1997 GMC K PICK UP WAS NOT RECALLED FOR A WIPER PROBLEM.*AK.Mileage was 90000 miles. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in POMPANO BEACH, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 19980315. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SHEEHAN GMC . DEALER'S CITY: LIGHTHOUSE POINT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33064 .
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GMC C/K PICKUP Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #10082407

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2004.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . ANTILOCK BRAKE ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS WONT STOP CANT AFFORD TO PAY 450 A SIDE TO FIX THEM I THINK THEY SHOULD RECALL THEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT, I HAD A NEAR MISS AND ALMOST CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME, I UNHOOKED THE ABS UNTIL I CAN GET IT FIXED AND NOW I CAN STOP. *LA.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTEK19R6VE. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in EVART, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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GMC C/K PICKUP Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Motor

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Motor Report #10083758

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2003.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR . WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY WORKED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTEC19R4VE. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in NEWARK, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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GMC C/K PICKUP Power Train Automatic Transmission

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10088560

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 26, 2004.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . MY HUSBAND,JOHN, PULLED UP AND PARKED OUR 1997 GMC K1500. WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE AGAIN & PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE A HORRIBLE, METAL RIPPING , GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD & THE PICKUP WOULD NOT MOVE BACKWARDS. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST WITHOUT OVER-REVING THE RPM'S. WE TOOK THE PICKUP ASAP TO A RECOMMENDED TRANSMISSION SHOP IN TULSA,OK. TO REPLAVE THE TRANSMISION. AT THIS TIME WE FOUND OUT THAT THE 'DRIVE SHELL' WAS NOT UPDATED ON OUR LATE MODEL 1997 PICKUP. THE 'BOOKS' STATE THAT IN 1997 A BETTER SHELL WAS MADE TO CORRECT THE WEAKNESS IN THIS PART AS AN UPDATE. BUT OUR PICKUP MISSED THIS UPDATE. NOW WE ARE OUT OVER $1700.00 TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION, WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE HAD THE UPDATED PART ALREADY INSTALLED. I AM REQUESTING ANY INFORMATION YOU MIGHT HAVE TO HELP MYSELF & OTHERS IN MY POSITION, RECOUPE ANYTHING BECAUSE OF GM'S FAILURE TO APPLY THE UPGRADE AS THEY STATED.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GTEK19R3V1. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in CLEVELAND, OK. Vehicle was purchased on 20020119. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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GMC C/K PICKUP Steering Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Steering Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) Report #10090459

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 05, 2004.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) . FRONT END STIFF AND HARD TO STEER. ALSO HANGS ON TURNS AT TIMES. POWER STEERING IS OK .ONE TECHNICIAN SAID IT WAS THE STEERING BOX. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GTEK19R8V1. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in TIFTON, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970513. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MICHAEL . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 229-423-5656 . DEALER'S CITY: FITZGERALD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: GA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 31750 .
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GMC C/K PICKUP Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Motor

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Motor Report #10091043

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2004.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR . WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS STOPPED AND WILL NOT WORK. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A RECALL OF THE CREW CAB MODEL OF MY VEHICLE, BUT, MY VEHICLE IS A CLUB CAB (EXTENDED CAB) I DO BELIEVE THAT ALL OF THE VEHICLES OF THIS CLASS USE THE SAME WIPER/WASHER MOTOR IF THEY HAVE INTERMITTENT WIPERS, SO THIS VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 97852 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GTEK19R3V1. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in MIDDLETOWN, PA, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970820. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: FAULKNER GMC . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-800-640-5269 . DEALER'S CITY: HARRISBURG . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 17110 .
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GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Report #10093775

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2004.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER . (1) RAIN STORM IN LUBBOCK , TEXAS (2) TURNED ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND THEY WOULD NOT WORK. (3) CHECKED FUSE. FUSE WAS GOOD. TRIED ABOUT 1/2 HOUR LATER AND THE WIPERS WORKED. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE WIPERS NOT TURNING OFF AFTER TURNING ON AND WHEN THEY DID TURN OFF THEY WOULD NOT RETURN TO "HOME" POSITION. SOMETIMES WILL NOT WORK AT ALL AND THE WASHERS WILL NOT WORK AT TIMES AND AT TIMES WORK FINE. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 110400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTEK19R7VE. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in LAS CRUCES, NM. Vehicle was purchased on 20000210. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SISBARRO BUICK PONTIAC GMC . DEALER'S CITY: LAS CRUCES . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NM.
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GMC C/K PICKUP Steering

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Steering Report #10105783

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 02, 2001.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING . CONTINUOUS STERRING PROBLEM WITH LEFT HAND TURNS AT ANY SPEED. THIS IS THE VERY SAME PROBLEM DESCRIBED ON MANY OF THE OTHER 1997 GM VEHICLES ALREADY RECALLED BY THE COMPANY. THE DEALER CLAIMS THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE AND I WILL HAVE TO PAY FULL PRICE OF RACK & PINION REPAIRS.*AK.Mileage was 79000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTEK19R3VE. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in PORT LAVACA, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970409. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: DON DAVIS DEALERSHIPS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 409-245-6391 . DEALER'S CITY: BAY CITY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 77414 .
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GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Steering Report #10111849

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 06, 2005.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING . I OWN A 97' GMC Z-71. I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING ON MY TRUCK FOR THE PAST 3 MONTHS. IT GETS IN A BIND WHEN TURNING AND I LOSE MY POWER STEERING PART OF THE TURN AND THEN I REGAIN IT COMING OUT OF THE TURN. I HAVE A FRIEND WITH A 96' CHEVY TAHOE 4X4 THAT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM, AND ANOTHER FRIEND WITH A 98' CHEVY SILVERADO THAT HAS COME ACROSS THE SAME PROBLEM, ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. WE ALL HAVE CHANGED OUR POWER STEERING PUMPS AND STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I ALSO HAVE TROUBLE TURNING MY WHEELS WHEN SITTING STILL OR AT SLOW SPEED ( I RUN 285/75/16 RADIALS) AND IT CAUSES AN INCONVENIENCE IN TIGHT TURNING OR IN A PARKING LOT. I HIT A CAR IN THE REAR BECAUSE MY TRUCK COULDN'T TURN FAST ENOUGH IN A LOCAL STORE PARKING LOT.*JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 128600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GTEK19R3V1. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in ADEL, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 20040105. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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GMC C/K PICKUP Service Brakes, Air Antilock Control Unit/module

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Service Brakes, Air Antilock Control Unit/module Report #10120917

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2004.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE . WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL DURING NORMAL STOPS, WHEN THE VEHICLE SPEED SLOWS TO UNDER TEN MILES PER HOUR, I HEAR THE ANTILOCK BRAKE MOTOR ACTIVATE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL PULSATE AND NO MATTER HOW HARD I PUSH ON THE PEDAL THE TRUCK WILL NOT SLOW DOWN. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I STEP ON THE BRAKE. I HAVE ALMOST HAD MANY ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HAD THE PROBLEM CORRECTED YET. I HAVE DISCONNECTED THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 78500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTEK19R8VE. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in HOLLAND, MA. Vehicle was purchased on 20020316. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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GMC C/K PICKUP Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Motor

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Motor Report #10129759

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 07, 2005.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR . THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS ON OUR GMC Z-71 TRUCK HAVE STOPPED WORKING (OR WORK INTERMITTANTLY). I HEARD ABOUT THE RECALL FROM MY NEPHEW AND CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL. I LOOKED IT UP ON YOUR SITE AND THERE IS ONE, SO NOW WHERE DO I GO?.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTEK19RXVE. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in PEORIA, AZ. Vehicle was purchased on 20011109. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PEORIA PONTIAC GMC . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 623-977-4000 . DEALER'S CITY: PEORIA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AZ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 85382 .
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GMC C/K PICKUP Service Brakes, Air Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Service Brakes, Air Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor Report #10134030

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 08, 2005.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR . ABS BRAKES ACTIVATING WHEN SLOWING TO UNDER TEN MPH. BELIEVED TO BE A WHEEL BEARING LEAKING ONTO THE ABS SENSOR IN THE WHEEL. TO BE REPAIRED SOON..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTEK19W4VE. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in ARGYLE, ME. Vehicle was purchased on 20020409. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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GMC C/K PICKUP Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #10134809

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 29, 2005.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . '97 GMC 1500 SERIES PICK-UP. AT SLOW SPEED, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE IRREGULARLY CAUSING SEVERAL NEAR MISSES DUE TO INABILITY TO STOP VEHICLE IN NORMAL DISTANCE. HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS PRIOR TO THE DATE PROVIDED BELOW. *JB.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTEK14R6VZ. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in HEATH, OH. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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GMC C/K PICKUP Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Motor

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Motor Report #10135676

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 26, 2005.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR . I OWN A 1997 GMC SIERRA EXTENDED CAB PICKUP (GMC K15), [XXX]. MY PROBLEM IS FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. THE NHTSA HAS A CAMPAIGN# 03V-159 WHICH WAS SUBJECT TO A RENOTIFICATION RECALL EARLIER IN 2005. UPON CHECKING WITH GMC I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH MANY OTHER 1997 GMC PICKUPS AND SUVS WERE SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. I EXPLAINED THAT I RECEIVED A RECALL EARLIER IN 2003, WHICH I STILL HAVE, THAT ALLOWED FOR A RECALL. AT THAT TIME I DID NOT HAVE THE MOTOR REPLACED BECAUSE I WAS NOT EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS. AFTER THE 2003 RECALL PERIOD HAD CLOSED I BEGAN HAVING THE MOTOR FAILURE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS TOO LATE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE RENOTIFICATION SHOULD NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE NOW SINCE MY VEHICLE WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE EARLIER RECALL IN 2003. I CONTINUE TO HAVE WIPER MOTOR PROBLEMS WHICH OCCUR MOSTLY WHEN IT RAINS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND AN ADMITTED DEFECT BY GMC. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE. PLEASE REPLY TO MY EMAIL WITH YOUR RESPONSE. *NM UPDATED 07/19/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 120000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GTEK19M9V1. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in SCANDIA, MN. Vehicle was purchased on 19971217. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: NOVAK . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 651-464-5612 . DEALER'S CITY: FOREST LAKE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 55025 .
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GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Report #10138751

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2003.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER . APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AND A HALF AGO MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP FUNCTIONING AT TIMES DURING OPERATION. ACCORDING TO YOUR WEBSITE THIS PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSED TO BE RECALLED UNDER RECALL #03V159000 OR GM RECALL 03023. BUT AFTER CHECKING MY VIN A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER CONTEND THAT ALTHOUGH SOME VEHICLES WERE RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, MINE AND SOME OTHERS WERE ONLY SUPPOSED TO BE (I NEVER RECEIVED ANY SUCH NOTIFICATION) RECEIVE "SPECIAL NOTIFICATION" OF THIS POTENTIAL HAZARD. MY CONCERN IS HOW COULD THIS POSSIBLY BE ANY MORE RISK FOR ONE VEHICLE THAN ANOTHER THAT WOULD ALLOW FOR THE DISPARITY IN THE LEVEL OF MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBILITY. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GTEK19R9V1. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in PARKER, CO. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BURT CHEVROLET . DEALER'S CITY: PARKER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 80138 .
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GMC C/K PICKUP Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #10167767

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 03, 2006.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . ANTILOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE WHEN STOPPING ON DRY PAVEMENT, SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCE. REPAIR WAS MADE AT MY COST SEVERAL YEARS AGO. PROBLEM RECURRED AFTER ABOUT 2 YEARS. DEALER WHO MADE THE FIRST REPAIR SAID THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH CORROSION ON THE ANTI-LOCK SENSOR. GM CUSTOMER SERVICE RECENTLY SAID THAT THIS IS A RECALL ITEM FOR THE SAME MODEL TRUCK, BUT STARING WITH 1998 TRUCKS, NOT 1997. MY 1997 HAS LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON IT. I FEEL THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY DEFECT, AND GMC SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL. IT IS ONLY BE MY DILIGENCE THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN ACCIDENT. GMC SUGGESTED I SUBMIT A COMPLAINT TO YOU. *NM.Mileage was 10000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTEK14W8VZ. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in KIRTLAND, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970617. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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GMC C/K PICKUP Steering

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Steering Report #10188296

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 26, 2007.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING . WE HAVE A 1997 GMC Z71 4 WHEEL DRIVE . THE STEERING GRABS AND JERKS WHEN ACCELERATING, FOR EXAMPLE WHEN ENTERING A CURVE AS YOU SPEED UP TO MAKE THE CURVE THE STEERING WILL JERK THE DRIVER'S HAND AND ARM . THE VEHICLE HAS DONE THIS FOR SOMETIMES. I HAVE SEEN FROM YOUR WEB SITE THERE HAS BEEN AN INVESTIGATION BEFORE. MY SISTER HAD A SUBURBAN THE SAME YEAR MODEL THAT DID THE SAMETHING. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTEK14R4VZ. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in LOCKESBURG, AR. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970610. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SCHOENS AUTOPLEX . DEALER'S CITY: TEXARKANA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX.
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GMC C/K PICKUP Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Report #10192082

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2007.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER . WINDSHIELD WIPER CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER RECALLED DUE TO DEFECTIVE - BOARD DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE WIPERS TO NOT WORK. GMC ISSUED A RECALL OF WHICH I DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTICE. WHEN THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED REGARDING REPAIRS, I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED?, AND THAT GMC WOULD NO LONGER REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER. I HAD THE REPAIR WORK DONE AT MY EXPENSE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GTEK19R8V1. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in ANACONDA, MT. Vehicle was purchased on 19980315. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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GMC C/K PICKUP Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Switch/wiring

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Switch/wiring Report #10203369

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 16, 2007.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING . SIR OR MA'AM, I BOUGHT A 1997 GMC SIERRA C/K SERIES 1500 PICKUP IN 1999. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN MY WINDSHIELD WIPER BECAME INOPERATIVE. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND SEEMS TO FIX ITSELF AFTER THEY DRY OUT. I RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE FOUND THAT GMC RECALL HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF ITS VEHICLES FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM. I CONTACT GMC AND THEY SAY THAT MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM WHEN I KNOW IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT AND A SEVERE SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE THE DRIVER HAS NO VISIBILITY, WHILE RAINING, WHEN THIS HAPPENS. HERE IS THE INFORMATION FOR MY VEHICLE: 1997 GMC SIERRA C/K1500 PICKUP I THINK GMC SHOULD REPAIR THIS BEFRE I HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLY SERIOUSLY INJURE SOMEONE. THANKS ROBERT JONES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 91500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTEC14R0VZ. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in SIERRA VISTA, AZ. Vehicle was purchased on 19990401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LAWLEY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 520-458-2141 . DEALER'S CITY: SIERRA VISTA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AZ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 85635 .
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GMC C/K PICKUP Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10237641

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 08, 2008.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . EVERYTIME I SLOW DOWN TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL GROWLS AND IT FEELS AS IF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES COME ON. THE TRUCK KEEPS ROLLING, AND I'VE ALMOST HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME NUMEROUS TIMES. IT'S A 1997 GMC SIERRA. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 135000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTEK14R5VZ. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in SEABROOK, NH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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GMC C/K PICKUP Visibility

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Visibility Report #10383009

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2010.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY . 1997 GMC PICK UP DRIVERS DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT LOCATION WAS THE ELECTRICAL MIRROR SWITCH THE TRUCK WAS UNOCCUPIED.*TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 180000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GTEK19R2V1. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in MORGANTON, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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GMC C/K PICKUP Electrical System

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Electrical System Report #10383009

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2010.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 1997 GMC PICK UP DRIVERS DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT LOCATION WAS THE ELECTRICAL MIRROR SWITCH THE TRUCK WAS UNOCCUPIED.*TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 180000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GTEK19R2V1. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in MORGANTON, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 drive type:4WD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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GMC C/K PICKUP Service Brakes

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 Service Brakes Report #10625754

GMC C/K PICKUP 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2014.GMC C/K PICKUP 1997, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . BRAKES FAILED. I PARKED WITH PARKING BRAKE, LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND NOTICED FLUID LEAK ON PAVEMENT. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED THAT RUSTY BRAKE LINE DEVELOPED A PINHOLE. OTHER BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTY. WILL LIKELY FAIL LATER. FUEL LINE IS ALSO VERY RUSTY. WILL LIKELY FAIL LATER..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 127250 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTEC19RXVE. Gmc C/k Pickup 1997 problem was reported in RANDOLPH, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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