How many recalls does the 1997 GMC K Series have?

The 1997 GMC K Series has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1997 GMC 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 K Series?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

1997 GMC K Series Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 GMC K Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“When turning such as on curvy roads at speeds of approx 30+ mph the power steering will go light to the feel and cause an over steer. The steering resistance/feel in the steering wheel will go to nothing such as a tire following a rut/ridge in the road. Feels like front end alignment is bad but…”

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · reported 1999-10-29

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 K Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.