1997 GMC C6500
0 recalls, 2 complaints - 11 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Oct 26, 1999
Incident date: Sep 8, 1999
WHENEVER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP. IT CANNOT BE TURNED RIGHT, BUT IT CAN BE TURNED LEFT. ONCE BRAKES ARE RELEASED, CAN TURN STEERING WHEEL RIGHT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION, IF NEEDED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 1, 1998
TWO TRANSMISSION REPLACED, 1ST TIME DRIVE SHAFT FELL OUT ON SHOWROOM FLOOR, 2ND TIME TRANSMISSION JUST FAILED.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 GMC C6500
11 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 |
| 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
020729005
Jun 1, 2002
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING VIBRATION OR TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT DAMAGE / OIL SEAL LEAK ON CONVENTIONAL CAB MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *TT
010843002
Mar 1, 2001
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE WINDSHIELD (W/S) WASHER RESERVOIR SHOWS AN UNEXPLAINED REDUCED FLUID LEVEL AFTER VEHICLE OPERATION. *TT
010603003
Mar 1, 2001
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
SOME DRIVERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE GENERATOR UPPER MOUNTING BOLT IS BREAKING ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *TT
000525004
Dec 1, 2000
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
SOME DRIVERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE ABS LAMP ILLUMINATING. AN ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 0281 - BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUIT MAY HAVE BEEN SET ON THOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE WILL BE STORED IN MEMOR
000731001
Sep 1, 2000
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCING NOISY RELEASE BEARING, SLIPPING CLUTCH OR INOERATIVE CLUTCH. *TT
000863001A
Feb 1, 2000
160000 STRUCTURE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON THE CAB ASSIST STEP CRACKING AROUND THE MOUNTING BOLTS. *TT
000863001
Feb 1, 2000
160000 STRUCTURE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ON THE CAB ASSIST STEP CRACKING AROUND THE MOUNTING BOLTS. *MJS
GMC C6500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC C6500 across all model years (1974, 2007).
14
Total Recalls
5
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths