- The problem
- Vehicle description: school buses equipped with 6.0L gasoline engine, 10,000 lb. Front axle, and power steering. The power steering fluid can leak as a result of a power steering fluid supply hose interference condition.
- The risk
- Eventually, all power steering assist would cease, resulting in a loss of steering control.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new power steering hose and adapter.
Vehicle safety record
1997 GMC B7 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 GMC B7 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 1999 for the hose, piping, and connections.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical B7 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 GMC B7 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: school buses equipped with power steering. Some of these vehicles were assembled with an incorrect intermediate steering shaft. The overlap in the slip joint is insufficient allowing the steering shaft to separate.
- The risk
- This could lead to loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and, if necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft.
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No complaints about the 1997 GMC B7 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
GMC B7: every year compared
All B7 years1997 GMC B7 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 GMC B7 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1997 GMC C/K Pickup | 25 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1997 GMC C/K Series | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1997 GMC B7T042 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1997 GMC B6 Medium Duty | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1997 GMC C/K Suburban (GMC) | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 GMC B7
Does the 1997 GMC B7 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1997 GMC B7: hose, piping, and connections (March 1999); gear box (other than rack and pinion) (September 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 GMC B7 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 GMC B7 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC B7 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1997 GMC B7 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data