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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2GTEK19R9V1••••••1997 Gmc SIERRA 1500
This build draws 6.8× more complaints than the average 1997 Gmc SIERRA 1500 build (10 vs 1).
10on this build
74on the model
50builds in total
Most reportedSteering 6Power Train 1Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
VisibilitySep 2006
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…
Latches/locks/linkagesJul 2004
I had loaded some lumber into the back of the truck and the tailgate cable snapped. It had rusted inside of the plastic barrier. The lumber slid out of the truck while traveling. No one was injured. I contacted gmc, and they said their was no recall on that problem. I will have…
SteeringApr 2004
While driving 35 mph and turning the power steering went out. Consumer was able to maintain control of vehicle, pulled over, and turned the vehicle off. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, and was able to start and drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic…
Service BrakesFeb 2001
Everytime the brakes are pressed a noise is heard and it continues to go for a distance even though the brakes are on
Power Train
Vehicle makes a thumping noise due to defective rear differential locking unit
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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 2GTEK19R9V1545777 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.