Example carTowing for a 1997 GMC Sierra
Towing for the 1997 GMC Sierra: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.1 to 18.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks
A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1997 GMC Sierra for towing
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
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.
Arranging the work for the Sierra
For a tow on the 1997 GMC Sierra, CarmaCars connects you with a trusted shop; the work is done there, never by CarmaCars. Once you are safe, send a request with where the car is and where it should go.
Before the shop sees your Sierra
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The 4.3L 6-cylinder is what moves it, with rear-wheel drive.
How the request works
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
A car meanwhile
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. The rental is priced like any other on our site. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
What to ask
If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Between shop visits
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Send a request
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request towing
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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