Used 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 Consumer Reviews
Used Sierra 1500 for sale
Very reliable and FUN to drive
EJA, 07/10/2002
1997 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This truck has awesome power with the 5.7 engine. It has also been the most reliable vehicle I have owned. The speed speed controlled radio volume can't be beat. You will know what I meen if you travel the open road frequently; turning up the volume at high speeds....turning it down at toll booths. Now, with this feature, I adjust it when I get in and THATS IT! Unfortunatly, for those like me, without the 3rd door, getting into the back seat is a challenge for adults, plus it lacks leg room. On the other hand, it is great for kids. It's guaranteed my next vehicle will be another GMC Sierra.
The best truck I ever had!
WICKKED, 03/12/2008
1997 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 2dr Regular Cab LB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have a lead foot and every month or so I'm replacing the bald rear tires. I have driven a lot of veichles and this one has stood up to the abuse allmost as good as the 94 Chevy Cavalier I had. This truck is awesome. It's a 5 speed and I have no trouble with it. As much as I rag on it it still passes emissions with no trouble.
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Awesome truck
Karen, 05/18/2020
1997 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 97 GMC Sierra in 2001 with a little over 56,000 miles on it. I had to replace the brakes and back drums the first year. The fuel pump. The pistons gasket(it is plastic). In 2009 I had to replace the radiator reservoir. In 2013 I replaced the alternator. Over than regular maintenance it ran like a dream. One thing that did happen was the brackets that are riveted to the frame that hold the shocks fell off. Had mechanic at the dealer tell me he has never seen that happen before. Oh had to replace the wiper motor. Inside handles would brake.
Transmission Wary
Medic31, 10/14/2002
1997 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The transmission started shifting hard at about 48,000 miles. After a transmission service, it totally burned up the new fluid after about 8-9,000 miles. The dealer's service department was absolutely no help. It was replaced for about $725.00. At about 51,000 miles it started doing the same thing again. This time, GM and the dealer were no help. We then came in contact with a transmission place in Reno, NV and they informed us this was a common problem with these trucks and was due to a GM design defect of a small $21.70 switch in the torque converter. They replaced this switch for less than $400.00 about 9 months ago and we've had no more problems.
Awesome GMC
lovepontiac, 06/24/2002
1997 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
When GMC says they're professional grade, they mean it! I've hauled tons and tons with my Sierra and she's performed like none other I've seen. I have a family of six and can take them all on trips.
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jusbob, 10/19/2002
1997 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
at 75000 intake man gasket leaked, was told it was common on these.plugs bad .used oil. 75.oo to test. justto tell what was wrong,but cost 127.50 instead. all this was supposed to be good for 100000 miles.all fixed now, after about 600.00. just hope it stops using oil!!!! Helpfull hints; buy a ford !!!!!!!
1997 GMC Z71
nip4nowon, 05/29/2003
1997 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The only good thing about this vehicle was the price I got at the dealership in Urbana Ohio. Ive had a lot of electrical trouble; tons of problems with the brakes and the transmission, power steering going out again and you dont want to be out in the rain with it when the windshield wipers quit working. This is the last straw for me. No more GM products. We have always drove GM products and it just isnt worth it anymore. I wish someone would run a red light and broadside me, so I could go and a buy a reliable Jap car with the insurance money.
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fresh, 02/10/2003
1997 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
No mechanical problems. Very quiet ride with the right tires. Plenty of power.
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Dakotah, 11/27/2006
1997 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (5.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the first car I have ever owned. I am quite lucky that I am able to drive something like this. Now as a younger person in the world how else am I supposed to drive this truck. I used to be hard on it.. Hard accelerating, braking, steering, offroading.. The list goes on. Really though, now I take good care of it and the only problem I have had with this truck is the manifold gasket and the drivers' seat. Other than that the fluids are fine between checkups. The truck runs great for me.
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16stmica, 04/08/2012
1997 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i have had my 1997 GMC sierra 1500 (it a heavy half ton) for 10 years ever since my grampus ford got stolen. dam good truck loved it since the day we bought it its a 4wd has 203837 miles on it it blue has a regular cab its an sl it has a towing package.