1997 GMC Vandura Series Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 GMC Vandura Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 gmc vandura 2500. The contact stated that while driving in reverse approximately 2 mph, a loud noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle. Suddenly there was a complete loss in the steering power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that…”
“Van caught on fire and completely totaled. On 12-3-02. Allstate ins. Co estimated the total damage to be $16,700. Reported this incident to chevrolet, which stated there was a recall on the van, however, we have never been notified, and the van has been to several different dealers for…”
“While riding at 75 mph and vehicle would stall and not take gas. Took to dealer and they replaced fuel filter and fuel pump. 11000 miles later, the same problem reoccurred. *ak”
“While riding at 75 mph and vehicle would stall and not take gas. Took to dealer and they replaced fuel filter and fuel pump. 11000 miles later, the same problem reoccurred. *ak”
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 Vandura Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.