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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2GTEK19R0V1538829 · Checked Oct 17, 2026
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2GTEK19R0V1•••••• 1997 Gmc SIERRA 1500

This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 1997 Gmc SIERRA 1500 build (4 vs 1).

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74on the model
50builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 2 Hydraulic 2 Steering 1 Visibility 1

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Service Brakes Dec 2005
- the contact stated that his 1997 gmc sierra 1500, is having the same problem that the vehicles with recall # 05V379000. The contact stated that when driving under 10 mph and stepping on the brake, the ABS engages. The contact stated that the brake pedal pumps up and down. This…
Visibility Apr 2002
On the 1997 gmc sierra extended cab pickup that I own, the windshield wipers fail to operate on numerous occasions. Currently, there is a recall for this problem on a variety of chevrolet, gmc, and oldsmobile trucks from 1994-1997, however my type of vehicle is not part of this…
Steering May 2000
The vechicle has 4-6 inches of play which is excessive for a low milage truck
Service Brakes Aug 1997
When applying the brakes at appoximately 40 mph, the ABS system would lock up for no reason when hitting a bump, causing vehicle to slid which results in loss of control. Mechanics cannot identify problem

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2GTEK19R0V1538829 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.