Updated Models
- 1997 GMC Sonoma
- Like the Jimmy and Safari, the Sonoma receives new half-shafts for the 1997 model year. The base 2.2-liter engine receives a new starter motor to increase reliability.
Mostly Unchanged
- 1997 GMC Jimmy
- Similar to its siblings the Blazer and Bravada, the Jimmy receives a new liftgate that allows only the glass to be raised. A power moonroof option is now available. Half-shafts have been replaced with a new lighter design that allows for the half-shafts to be "plugged" into the differential to help serviceability.
- 1997 GMC Jimmy 4d
- 1997 GMC Safari
- Safari buyers can now order leather seats in the SLT trim level. The starter motor has been replaced with a quieter version. Half-shafts have been redesigned for improved serviceability.
- 1997 GMC Savana
- The Savana gains a passenger side air bag and speed-sensitive power steering for 1997.
- 1997 GMC Sierra
- Sierra gains a passenger side air bag for 1997. Speed-sensitive power steering is added to all Sierra models.
- 1997 GMC Sierra extended cab
- 1997 GMC Sonoma extended cab
- 1997 GMC Suburban
- The suburban gains a passenger side air bag and speed-sensitive power steering.
- 1997 GMC Yukon
- 1997 Yukon gains passenger side air bag and speed-sensitive power steering.is added for 1997.
- 1997 GMC Yukon 4d