1997 GMC Sierra for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 to 18.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 to 18.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 1997 GMC Sierra for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1997 GMC Sierra specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 | Powertrain 11 | Powertrain 12 | Powertrain 13 | Powertrain 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 6.5L 8-cylinder turbo | 6.5L 8-cylinder turbo | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Diesel | Diesel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.2 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 356.5 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km | 422 g/km | 422 g/km | 394 g/km | 394 g/km | 425 g/km | 425 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.31 | $22.79 | $22.79 | $23.56 | $24.34 | $24.34 | $24.34 | $24.34 | $24.34 | $24.34 | $26.04 | $26.04 | $28.06 | $28.06 |
1997 GMC Sierra: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 | Powertrain 11 | Powertrain 12 | Powertrain 13 | Powertrain 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 5.0 L | 4.3 L | 5.0 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 6.5 L | 6.5 L | 5.0 L | 5.7 L | 5.0 L | 5.7 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,700 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,325 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$6,400 | US$6,400 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$5,150 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,062 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,712 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,612 | $5,612 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 GMC Sierra
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 345 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (106), steering (93) and power train (44). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V187000 | 1998-08-10 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE FRONT, INNER CORNER OF THE FUEL TANK CAN CONTACT THE BODY SILL EITHER INTERMITTENTLY OR CONSTANTLY. THIS MOVEMENT CAN CAUSE A DISCERNIBLE NOISE AND, OVER TIME, CAN WEAR A HOLE IN OR CRACK THE FUEL TANK AT POINT OF CONTACT. |
| 97V176000 | 1997-10-07 | seats | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. ONE OR TWO OF THE FRONT SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE NOT INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." |
| 97V037000 | 1997-03-07 | seats | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RECLINING SEATS AND THE EASY-ENTRY FEATURE. THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH A PINCH POINT EXISTS IN THE RECLINER MECHANISM THAT CAN TRAP AND PINCH A PERSON'S HAND OR FINGER(S) WHEN THE EASY-ENTRY FEATURE IS ACTIVATED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1997 GMC Sierra: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1997 GMC Sierra for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. For anyone shopping for the 1997 GMC Sierra, here are the facts that matter.
Before you sign for the Sierra
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
The numbers in plain words
It runs the 4.3L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 13.1 L/100 km combined, so budget about 39 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $203.10. The EPA estimates US$3,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Space and size
It is built for loads that would never fit in a trunk.
Who rents the Sierra
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits moving day, renovation runs and anything that needs an open bed.
A longer test drive
Drive the Sierra on your commute before you commit to it. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. A test week in the Sierra tells you more than any review.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. The EPA estimates US$3,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Picking a year and a trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Still deciding?
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 GMC Sierra from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 GMC Sierra for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 GMC Sierra
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 GMC Sierra?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 GMC Sierra before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 GMC Sierra have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 GMC Sierra cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4062.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.