NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 GMC W4 Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 GMC W4 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 GMC W4. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized GMC dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 GMC W4. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
GM/FRONT AXLE BRAKE HOSES
NHTSA #97V087002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported May 22, 1997 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 266 vehicles
Owners notified June 2, 1997 · Vehicles built September 1, 1996 – January 30, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE HOSES WERE DAMAGED DURING TRANSPORTATION OF THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY WITH THE BRAKE HOSES ATTACHED.
Safety consequence
THIS DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCES.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE HOSES (RIGHT AND LEFT) AND ANY HOSE SHOWING DAMAGE WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2, 1997.NOTES:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GMC AT 1-800-462-8782 OR CHEVROLET TRUCK AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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