1997 GMC B7 Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the B7 at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 GMC B7 yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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GMC B7 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, GMC B7. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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1997 GMC B7 recalls (2)

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

NHTSA recall 99V-057 · Mar 23, 1999 · 75 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will install a new power steering hose and adapter.

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

NHTSA recall 98V-237 · Sep 29, 1998 · 3,969 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and, if necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 1997 GMC B7 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 1997 GMC B7, the most recent from March 23, 1999 (hose, piping, and connections). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.