1997 GMC Sierra 1500 Consumer Discussions

5.7 L Vortec bogs after warm-up

5.7 L Vortec bogs after warm-up

Written by: themajickman on Nov 21, 2009 07:47 AM

Hello, first of all I'd like to say that I have scoured these forums for a solution to my problem and haven't found anything that could help. I am a quadriplegic and I don't drive but I am writing this to help my son who has a 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 5.7 L vortec engine with 180,000 miles on it. The truck starts and runs fine until it warms up. After that, you can get the ... Read More...

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Steering

Re: Steering Problem [johan]

Written by: dmthaines on Jan 24, 2008 08:05 AM

I have the same problem, 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 ext cab, 5.7L. When I turn the wheel approx 80 deg left, there is a sudden sharp drop in steering effort ( feels like wheel came off in my hands). Problem began 3 yrs ago only 1-2 x/year, now almost every time. Also, maybe related, about 3 yrs ago after cold start, power steering remained at full boost for 5 minutes, then ... Read More...

GMC Sierra: Problems & Solutions

Re: Steering Problem-'97 K1500 Sierra [mikec8]

Written by: gmc2004crew on Dec 07, 2005 10:40 AM

Mike, I had a 1997 Ext. Cab (GMC) 1500. I had the same problem you are having and they replaced something called an EVO sensor and it fixed the problem right away. The feeling it gives in the steering is very odd and it is almost like the steering skips. Ask about the EVO sensor/? and see if that can be done to your truck. Read More...

GMC sierra - 97 cruise controle/starter problems

Written by: gpretty on Dec 04, 2005 03:19 PM

I have a 1997 GMC sierra 1500 with a 305 in it and the cruise control does not work at times. Does anybody have any remedies? Also, sometimes when it's cold, the starter does not engage the first time but does the second time. This rarely happens but does anyone have any suggestions to help with these problems? Read More...