Gmc Sierra 3500 1997

• Recall 89934 [USA]: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
  Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. The affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing. Fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
  honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during november 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
  customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 59992 [USA]: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
  Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
  honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 13377 [USA]: This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
  Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.
  dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.
  owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during march 1997. Note: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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 2003064 [Canada]: Other
  Certain vehicles (not involved in recall 98-150), may experience a windshield wiper failure due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver's visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: dealer will replace defective wiper motor until 7 years or 112 000 km from date vehicle was originally placed into service or for those vehicles currently outside of this coverage, until march 31 2004.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

My brake line failed above the fuel tank, lost pressure to the braking system which resulted in no brakes. Why would car manufactures use steel brake lines that can rot out very quickly when exposed to normal driving elements. *tr

I was returning to albuquerque, nm from amarillo, tx pulling a trailer with an antique stove in my trailer. Immediately before leaving amarillo, i had my friend check all of the trailer lights and their functioning. They all worked fine. I took the scenic route through hereford entering onto interstate highway 40 at santa rosa, nm at about 9:00 pm - it was dark. Before long a semi passed me an he flicked his headlights. I wasn't sure what the flicking of his lights meant. About 30 miles later a semi passed me right before a big hill. He immediately lost his speed going up the hill and in a few moments i was right behind him. I did not want to pass him since i was pulling the trailer, so i stayed behind him as he continued to slow down to around 55 mph. Another semi approached very fast from behind and there were other cars in the fast lane. At the last second the semi swerved around me to the left and passed me and honked his horn at me. He narrowly missed running into the rear of my trailer. This time i new something was up, so i pulled out at the clines corners exit and stopped as soon as i could. Sure enough, all of the lights on the trailer were out. I pushed on the wiring coupler and they all came on. I went about 10 more miles and pulled off at another exit to check the lights. They were still on, but i pushed the coupler together to help ensure it was working loose. All of the trailer lights went out and no matter how much i played with the coupler they would not come back on. I spent the next 45 minutes laying on the cold pavement with a flashlight cutting the wire to the license plate light on my truck and splicing in some wire to get the lights on the rear of the trailer to light up. I also had to create a new ground wire. The coupler system is made by velvac near milwaukee, wi. I would be happy to send you the leftover junk parts. Dan

Electrical system shuts down at low and high speeds. Replaced battery, battery connections, cables and alternator but the problem persists over the years. It is a dangerous hazardous situation. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 gmc sierra. The windshield wipers would not operate. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The current and failure mileages were 90,433. Updated 12/12/2007 *bf the consumer stated the defect originally happened 2 years ago and was repaired by the consumer by cleaning the unit and sealing the warped cover with silicon. The consumer stated vehicle to be repaired by gm dealer on november 13, 2007 updated 12/12/07 *tr

While driving at night, i tried to select high beam with the stem mounted light switch. I heard a chattering noise in the steering wheel area and the exterior lights flickered dimly on and off. I also smelled electrical smoke. Deselecting high resulted in low beam exterior light with no chattering, flickering or smoke. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 gmc sierra. The contact stated that his vehicle has galvanized-braided steel tailgate support cables that have corroded and fractured. The dealer stated that his model year was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 06v066000 (structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments). The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000 and current mileage was 44,000.

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's driver side door pins shattered causing the door to malfunction when attempting to open it from the inside. Also, the windshield wiper motor malfunctioned as well. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the repairs should be covered under a recall. The dealer needed documentation that would support the recall work. No repairs had been made.

Dt*: the contact stated the abs engaged at speeds of 10mph and below. As a result, the stopping distance was increased. There is a nhtsa recall # 05v379000 concerning the abs. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection, but no repairs were made.

Dt*: the contact stated the anti-lock brakes engaged at 10 mph. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. The serpentine belt was replaced. Updated 03/17/06. *jb

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P1345 [1] Injector Circuit / IDM Codes Detected
• P0300 [3] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• C1500 [1] Transfer Case Contact Plate "B" Encoder Circuit Failure