How many recalls does the 1997 GMC C/k Series have?

The 1997 GMC C/k Series has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1997 GMC C/k Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1997 GMC C/k Series?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

1997 GMC C/k Series Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1997 GMC C/k Series has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,755,876 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 03V159000 2003-04-28 1,755,876 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Consequence

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT…

Complaints by component

STEERING

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Dt: consumer had a problem w ith the windshield wiper motor. Had it fixed at a filling station. He is complaining that his vehicle was not included in the recall and would like a refund. *ak”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR · reported 2005-05-05

“Windshield wipers quit while going down interstate 40 at 70 mph resulting in five seconds of sheer terror while I could not see beyond my windshield. They then started again and now work purely at their own discretion.*jb”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER · reported 2003-02-06

“After driving at a constant moderate speed in a straight line, steering jerks when attempting to make a slight steering adjustment. *tr”

STEERING · reported 1998-01-29

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 GMC C/k Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.