Gmc C-series-light 1997
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Service Bulletins
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the 1997 GMC C-SERIES-LIGHT produced?
- The 1997 GMC C-SERIES-LIGHT is produced in Warren Michigan, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 1997 GMC C-SERIES-LIGHT?
- There are 6 recall(s) for the 1997 GMC C-SERIES-LIGHT, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 2000022 [Canada]: Brakes
Recall 1998040 [Canada]: Emissions
Recall 1998159 [Canada]: Fuel supply
Recall 1997003 [Canada]: Emissions
Recall 1997049 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
Recall 1997166 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
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Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- SB-06-02-32-013B - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP: Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. Analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditio
- 030232044 - STEERING: Effect of steering box limiter adjustment on turning radius and possibility of power steering system damage due to improper adjustment. Various 1990-2004 models. *tt
- 020604052 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Engine stall, no start, hard start condition. *tt
- 00064 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: Failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leading to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, illumination of the service engine soon light. *tt
- 000604014 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding or unusual noises during crank, diagnostic trouble code P0338. *tt
- 99066 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS: Special policy adjustment covering the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) failure condition. *tt
- 990525004 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Concerns with intermittent multifunction alarm activation. *tt
- 990731003A - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY: Some owners may complain that of noise from the clutch housing, clutch may not engage, clutch disc hub cracked / broken. *tt
- 020523001A - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Some customers and dealers may comment on accelerated uneven brake pad wear on some vehicle with four-piston fixed caliper rear disc brakes. *tt
- 020524001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM: Subject regarding revised drum brakes component specifications for pickup and utility models. *tt
- 020524001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM: Subject regarding revised drum brakes component specifications. *tt
- 020137002 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Subject regarding service diagnosis/recommendations for inoperative air conditioning systems. *tt
- 020523001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS: Some customers and dealers may comment on accelerated uneven brake pad wear on f6-7 medium duty tilt cab models and h6-7 conventional medium duty models. *tt
- 000601023A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine. *tt
- 99066D - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel inujector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt
- 00064B - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: Special policy adjustment for vehicles experiencing a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leading to complaints of poor performance of fuel economy, hard/ no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engin
- 000604003A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight. *tt
- 010604037B - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Information regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative. *yh
- 010420005 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL: Information regarding correct vehicle application for eaton. 1990-2002 chevrolet and gmc c-series conventional and t-series tilt cab medium duty models. *yh
- 010861005 - SUSPENSION: Information regarding poor ride quality. (h6-7 c-series conventional medium duty models). *yh
- 010604037 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Some customers may comment on inoperative secondary fuel tank transfer pumps. *tt
- 010604037 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Technical service bulletin regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative. *tt
- 160201 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: This message concerns certain 1997 through 2001 medium duty trucks with spicer seven speed manual transmissions exhibiting heavy vibration that increases with speed and / or an oil leak and / or a cracked engine block. *tt
- 00148 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle, or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). The deposit build-up may cause injector poppets to stick closed. *tt
- 99066B - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. **mr
- 99066A - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS: Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt
- 990604047 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Metal contamination may be found in the fuel filter and filter housing on vehicles with 6.5l diesel engines. *tt
- 99066A - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Some vehicles that are registered in california, equipped with a 4.3l, 5.0l or 5.7l engine and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. *tt
- 990940004 - SEATS: General motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united states who requested them. *tt
- 000604002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Subject regarding a hard, no start or excessive gray or white smoke condition on start up after recent glow plug replacement. *tt
- 000604003 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, and / or a service engine soon (ses) light illuminated. *tt
- 776306A - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Fuel solenoid driver located on the side of the fuel injection pump failed, causing vehicle to no start or stall.
- 837110A - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Park/neutral position switch connector cannot be removed. Yd
- 876507A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Rough idle after start, when vehicle has sat overnight and poppets sticking.
- 876126 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Oil weep or leak at gasket between upper and lower intake manifold. Yd
- 97006 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE): Clutch pedal separation from pivot bracket. *ak
- 990524001A - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Brake lead/pull and front brake wear. *mjs
- 990604026 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Experiencing a squeak and rattle noise from engine compartment. *tt
- 990524001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Some cab chassis, crew cab, and pickup models may exhibit a brake lead / pull and front brake wear. *tt
- 990604016 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Subject regarding engine surge while trailering. *tt
- 990731003 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Customer may complain of noise from clutch housing, clutch may not engage, clutch disc hub cracked / broken. *tt
- 990849007 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Some vehicles built within vin breakpoints xj105482 and xj510031 may exhibit inaccurate fuel guage readings, vehicle runs out of fuel, or fuel gauge registers full but may still add fuel. *tt
- 990601003 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Customer may comment on engine knocking noise. *tt
- 97052 - SEATS: Information on front seat mounting bolts. *yc
- 876525 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Comments of an extended engine cranking time during a hot restart in high ambient temperatures of 38 c (100 f). *yc
- 98865020A - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Vehicles leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes, and premature front brake wear, especially vehicles that have been used to tow a heavy load. *yc
- 98863206 - STEERING: Comments about reduced steering effort while driving. *yc
- 98776002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Subject on accessory drive belt noise due to power steering pump pulley misalignment. *yc
- 98768303A - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY: Comments that the fuel gauge indicates empty after only going 200 to 250 miles, and they are only able to put approximately 23 gallons or less of fuel in the 30 gallon tank. *yc
- 98837110 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park/neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *yc
- 98877162 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE): Conditions with harsh 1-2 upshift or harsh upshifts all gears. *yc
- 98865020 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Vehicle leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes or front brake wear not meeting expectations. *yc
- 98876304 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Complaints that their vehicle is difficult to start or will not start. *yc
- 776306 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Comments of a no start, stall condition. *yc
- 98776526 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES: Vehicles with 6.5l diesel engines (vins s, f - rpos l56, l65, l65-cmt) may experience white smoke, rough idle, poor throttle response on cold start. *tt
- 776527 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may experience a hard start, or stumble with the mil on. *yc
- 676114A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal). *tw
- 549001A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape). *tw
- 761612 - SEATS: Easy entry seat noise, movement, high adjustment effort (replace riser assembly). *tw
- 777153 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Chuggle/surge on tcc apply/no dtc's (reflash the powertrain control module). *tw
- 768303 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Fuel guage indicates empty with 7-8 gallons (30 liters) left in tank. (replace fuel level sensor float arm assembly). *tw
- 763001 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION): Steering wander (reset alignment, adjust/replace steering gear). *tw
- 661509A - STRUCTURE:BODY: Fiber glass rear fender paint star shaped cracks (install protective liner). *tw
- 777153 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: Chuggle/surge on tcc apply/no dtc's (reflash pcm). *tw
- 97008 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER: Gmc has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1995-1997 c/k extended cab abd 2 door model vehicles equipped with reclining seats and easy entry feature. Recall 97v-037. *ak
- 97006 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE): Clutch pedal separation from pivot bracket - vehicle listing by vin. *ak
- 776508 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE): Dtc P0442 caused by a eveap vent (solenoid) valve leak. *ak
- 569603A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: Electrical interference in mobile (two-way) radio (reprogram vcm-a). *tw