How many recalls does the 1997 GMC T6500 have?

The 1997 GMC T6500 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1997 GMC T6500 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 T6500?

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

1997 GMC T6500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 GMC T6500. 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:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Steering wheel keeps locking up at anytime and any speed. Took to dealer, and they stated that steering combination switch keeps breaking, and that is causing steering to lock up. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information. *ak”

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE · reported 2002-02-11

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 T6500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.