4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,868 miles

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1997 GMC Sierra 1500 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1997 GMC Sierra 1500 Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 181999

Sierra 1500 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

GMC K 1500 Suburban 4WD 1997, 2nd replacement of carrier assembly. The consumer has had several problems with the vehicle to include a total front differential teardown and replacement of the front left axle and it's components.

- Bay City, MI, USA

problem #1

Jun 282001

Sierra 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,736 miles
While driving down the road my rear differential broke resulting in loss of vehicle control. Lost power steering control as well as braking ability. The left wheel ended up detaching three feet away from were the wheel is to be mounted to the truck.

- Rosemount, MN, USA

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