Model year guide

1997 GMC 1500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 GMC 1500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

1997 GMC 1500 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1997 GMC 1500 at a glance

Safety recalls1

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1997 GMC 1500 recalls 1

Equipment Adaptive/mobility NHTSA Campaign #04V562000 · manufacturer #04E-058 · 26/11/2004

ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK WILL HANDLE THE REPAIRS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR MOBILITYWORKS AT 1-800-769-8267.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1997 GMC 1500 trims & engines on record

Trims
sierra 4x4 sle · sierra 4x2 slt · sierra 4x2 sle
Engines
5.7L 8-cyl

1997 GMC 1500 vehicles on record

Other GMC 1500 model years

1997 GMC 1500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 GMC 1500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1997 GMC 1500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.