1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
2 recalls, 693 complaints - 11 TSBs
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Complaint Statistics
693 total complaints
31 crashes 16 fires 28 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 86 |
| STEERING | 59 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 49 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 33 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 32 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 25 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 24 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 14 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 14 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 12 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 9, 2024
Incident date: Dec 26, 2023
All VW models of this model year suffer from this problem, as evidenced on many forum posts while researching this issue. The problem is that any time you turn the steering wheel even slightly, all safety features of the vehicle fail and notices of their failure are promptly displayed on the screen.... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 12, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN OR STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. TH... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Oct 23, 2016
Incident date: Jul 14, 2004
THE WIPERS JUST STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF A STORM AND I HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND I TRIED EVERYTHING I COULD TO GET THE WIPERS TO WORK I CALLED A FRIEND AND HE SAID TO TAP THE WIPER MOTOR AND IT DID GET THE WIPERS TO WORK UNTIL I GOT HOME AND THE NEXT DAY I CALLED AND GOT A NEW ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 4, 2016
Incident date: Oct 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS WERE DEACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC... Read more
STEERING
Oct 3, 2016
Incident date: Aug 8, 2016
WHEN DRIVING AND ENTERING A CURVE THE POWER STEERING JERKS TO THE DIRECTION OF STEER. THIS IS SAID TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING POSITION SENSOR CAUSING THE VARIABLE ASSIST STEERING TO OVER-COMPENSATE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER DANGEROUSLY. THE FORUMS ARE FULL OF PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 8, 2014
Incident date: Dec 5, 2014
MAIN BRAKE LINE THAT FEEDS THE REAR BRAKES FAILED ON MY TRUCK WHILE I WAS AT A GM DEALER PARKING LOT. THE BRAKE LINE ROTTED AWAY. HAD THE BRAKE LINE BROKE A FEW MINUTES EARLIER I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED WHILE GETTING OFF OF THE INTERSTATE AND NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP! WHEN THIS BRAKE LINE BURST I LOST ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 10, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2012
I GOT THE TRUCK IN 2011 AND WHEN THE TITLE CAME IN THE MAIL IT HAD A NOTE THAT THE TRUCK HAD BEEN A DEALER LEMON LAW BUYBACK. MY PROBLEM NOW IS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I CALLED CHEVROLET FOR SOME ASSISTANCE AND WAS TOLD TO HAVE A CHEVROLET DEALER DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER WANTED TO REPL... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Aug 10, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2012
I GOT THE TRUCK IN 2011 AND WHEN THE TITLE CAME IN THE MAIL IT HAD A NOTE THAT THE TRUCK HAD BEEN A DEALER LEMON LAW BUYBACK. MY PROBLEM NOW IS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I CALLED CHEVROLET FOR SOME ASSISTANCE AND WAS TOLD TO HAVE A CHEVROLET DEALER DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER WANTED TO REPL... Read more
SEAT BELTS
May 19, 2014
Incident date: Oct 19, 2006
I WAS STOPPED FOR NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT. SEAT BELT STOPS ARE ILLEGAL. I AM EXEMPT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY. WATCH MY VIDEO HERE, HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=QB2VETMMZT0. *JS
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 7, 2014
Incident date: Apr 7, 2014
I HAVE SAME PROBLEM AS THE REST , ONLY THING IS ,THERE ALL AT THE SAME TIME, WHICH IS RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR
POWER TRAIN
Apr 7, 2014
Incident date: Apr 7, 2014
I HAVE SAME PROBLEM AS THE REST , ONLY THING IS ,THERE ALL AT THE SAME TIME, WHICH IS RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 7, 2014
Incident date: Apr 7, 2014
I HAVE SAME PROBLEM AS THE REST , ONLY THING IS ,THERE ALL AT THE SAME TIME, WHICH IS RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR
AIR BAGS
Mar 31, 2014
Incident date: Oct 16, 2013
PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG KEY SWITCHED IN OFF POSITION. THE PASSENGER SIDE BAG DEPLOYED, THE STEERING WHEEL ONE DID NOT. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, NO ROAD CONDITIONS, AND THE WEATHER WAS FAIR. WE WERE NOT INJURED BUT SHOCKED US. I QUICKLY STOPPED THE TRUCK TO AIR OUT THE CONTENTS OF THE AIR BAG IN THE C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 7, 2013
Incident date: Sep 2, 2013
NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS ON AND FLICKERING AT TIMES. CHECKED THE FLUID AND NOTICE IT WAS VERY LOW. TOPPED OFF THE FLUID AND NOTICE SPOTS UNDER THE TRUCK. CHECKED CLOSER AND SAW THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING NEAR THE ABS CONTROLLER FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT THE BRAKE LINES ALL HAD MOD... Read more
SEATS
Aug 14, 2013
Incident date: Aug 14, 2013
THERE WAS AND HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT OR CRASH THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS LOOSE JUST FROM DAY TO DAY USE. WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND ARE THE ONLY OWNERS IT HAS EVER HAD, AND WE NEED IT REPAIRED AS IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO DRIVE WITH THE LOOSE SEAT. *TR
SUSPENSION
Mar 31, 2013
Incident date: Mar 11, 2013
I REMOVED BED OFF MY TRUCK TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP AND NOTICED SECTIONS OF MY REAR FRAME MISSING OR JUST PAPER THIN DUE TO ROT/CORROSION AND IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT'S SAD I'VE OWNED THIS TRUCK FOR 8YEARS AND TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF IT STILL HAS ALL OF ITS ORIGINAL BODY PANELS IN RUST/ROT FREE AND FLO... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Mar 31, 2013
Incident date: Mar 11, 2013
I REMOVED BED OFF MY TRUCK TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP AND NOTICED SECTIONS OF MY REAR FRAME MISSING OR JUST PAPER THIN DUE TO ROT/CORROSION AND IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT'S SAD I'VE OWNED THIS TRUCK FOR 8YEARS AND TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF IT STILL HAS ALL OF ITS ORIGINAL BODY PANELS IN RUST/ROT FREE AND FLO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 26, 2012
Incident date: Sep 10, 2012
BRAKE FLUID LOST DUE TO HOLE IN LINE ONLY HAD EMERGENCY BREAK TO STOP. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Aug 9, 2012
Incident date: Aug 6, 2012
I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE 3 WEEKS. ON MONDAY AUGUST 6TH, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON A STREET IN A COMMERCIAL AREA. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A PARKING SPACE. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND I DROVE THE VEHICLE CA. 50 YARDS BEFORE ANOTHER FAILURE, WHEN I COASTED TO A STOP SIGN. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART, AND ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 9, 2012
Incident date: Aug 6, 2012
I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE 3 WEEKS. ON MONDAY AUGUST 6TH, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON A STREET IN A COMMERCIAL AREA. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A PARKING SPACE. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND I DROVE THE VEHICLE CA. 50 YARDS BEFORE ANOTHER FAILURE, WHEN I COASTED TO A STOP SIGN. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART, AND ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 6, 2012
Incident date: Aug 2, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET 1500 PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF THE REAR BRAKES. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHEN HE NOTICED AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO REPAIRED THE BRAKES. THE MANUFACT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 14, 2011
Incident date: Nov 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED WHENEVER HE APPLIED THE BRAKES. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 18, 2011
Incident date: Feb 12, 2011
1997 CHEVY K1500 PICKUP, FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING, WENT TO REPLACE FUEL TANK AND FOUND THE FRAME CROSSMEMBER HAD RUSTED SO BAD THAT THE FUEL TANK ALMOST FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, (THIS CROSSMEMBER SUPPORTS THE FRONT FUEL TANK STRAP. WHILE LOOKING AROUND FOUND VERY HEAVY RUST AND PIECES OF THE FRAME MISS... Read more
VISIBILITY
Aug 10, 2011
Incident date: Nov 28, 2010
WINDSHIELD WIPER DEFECT: WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO OPERATE CORRECTLY, OR AT ALL, DURING ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS EQUIPMENT FAILURE PUTS A DRIVER AND ALL PASSENGERS AT RISK OF HARM DUE TO INHIBITED VISIBILITY. HAVE HAD TO SUDDENLY CHANGE LANES ON HIGHWAY DURING HEAVY RAIN, PULL OFF, STAND ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 10, 2011
Incident date: Nov 28, 2010
WINDSHIELD WIPER DEFECT: WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO OPERATE CORRECTLY, OR AT ALL, DURING ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS EQUIPMENT FAILURE PUTS A DRIVER AND ALL PASSENGERS AT RISK OF HARM DUE TO INHIBITED VISIBILITY. HAVE HAD TO SUDDENLY CHANGE LANES ON HIGHWAY DURING HEAVY RAIN, PULL OFF, STAND ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 2, 2011
Incident date: May 21, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR, TRANSMISSION, WATER PUMP AND INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WERE REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE DEXCOL ANTI-FREEZE THE DEALER USED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE ANTI-FREEZE WAS NOT COMPAT... Read more
TIRES
Mar 15, 2011
Incident date: Mar 27, 2009
I PURCHASED FOUR GOODYEAR TIRES @ SEARS IN 2009..EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THESE TIRES MY TRUCK HAS HAD A BOUNCE BETWEEN 35-40 MPH.....I ALSO HAD THE FRONT END ALIGNED ON THE SAME DAY.....I NOTICED THAT THERE ARE BUMPS THAT STICK OUT ON THE SIDEWALLS AND COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS BUT WAS TOLD THAT WAS NOR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 7, 2011
Incident date: Feb 4, 2011
THIS TRUCK WAS BOUGHT NEW IN 1997 AND I HAVE OWNED IT AND MAINTAINED IT IN GOOD RUNNING ORDER SINCE THEN. I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT WHEN THE TRUCK SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO MY HOME AND DOING SOME TROUBLE SHOOTING I DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP WAS NOT WORKING. I REMOVED THE GAS T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 25, 2011
Incident date: Jan 18, 2011
VEHICLE STALLED AT HIGHWAY SPEED. FOUND DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. UPON REMOVAL OF PUMP FROM FUEL TANK, FOUND WIRING ON FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT BURNT WITH INSULATION MELTED BACK APPROXIMATELY TWO INCHES FROM THE SWITCH. HAD THIS EVENT OCCURRED WITH A TANK CLOSE TO EMPTY IT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN AN EXPLOS... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jan 19, 2011
Incident date: Jan 18, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE CONTACT DROVER OVER BLACK ICE AND SLID OFF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT SIDESWIPED TWO TREES BEFORE CRASHING HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED YET THE SEAT BELT DETACHED FROM THE LOCK AND THE ENTIRE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SEATS
Jan 16, 2011
Incident date: Nov 20, 1999
ON MY 1997 CHEVROLET C1500 TRUCK ,THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT IS A SLIDER IN WHICH IT WILL SLIDE FORWARD TO ALLOW BACK SEAT ENTRY. MANY TIMES AFTER A SLIDE FORWARD IT DOESN'T RELATCH TO THE AFT LOCKED POSITION PROPERLY. SO DURING BRAKING THE SEAT FLYS FORWARD SENDING PASSENGER INTO DASHBOARD. THIS HAS ... Read more
VISIBILITY
Nov 17, 2010
Incident date: Mar 1, 2010
VERY SIMILIAR TO GM RECALL NO. 03023, NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V159000. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO OPERATE ON RANDOM INTERMITTEN OCCASIONS. THIS FAILURE OCCURS RANDOMLY AND WITHOUT ANY LEADING INDICATORS. THE FAILURE OCCURS IN THE EVENT WHEN FUNCTIONALITY OF THE WIPERS ARE MOST NEEDED AND HENC... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Nov 17, 2010
Incident date: Mar 1, 2010
VERY SIMILIAR TO GM RECALL NO. 03023, NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V159000. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO OPERATE ON RANDOM INTERMITTEN OCCASIONS. THIS FAILURE OCCURS RANDOMLY AND WITHOUT ANY LEADING INDICATORS. THE FAILURE OCCURS IN THE EVENT WHEN FUNCTIONALITY OF THE WIPERS ARE MOST NEEDED AND HENC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Aug 14, 2010
Incident date: Jul 20, 2010
WHEN DRIVING ON COMPLETELY DRY PAVEMENT IN SUMMER WEATHER, I APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THE ABS ENGAGED AND EXTENDED MY STOPPING DISTANCE GREATLY WHERE I PROCEEDED PAST THE STOP SIGN. THIS CONTINUED TO HAPPENED WHEN GOING 5-10 MPH OR LESS UNDER DRY PAVEMENT CONDITIONS. I INQUIRED WITH A ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 18, 2010
Incident date: May 17, 2010
ABS ENGAGES AT LOW SPEED RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. OR WHEN STOPPED AND BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED VEHICLE WILL TRAVEL FORWARD UNLESS BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED FURTHER. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Mar 23, 2010
Incident date: Jul 12, 2009
1997 CHEVROLET CK1500, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND THE ENGINE REVVED HIGH. AS HE WAS PULLING OVER TO THE SHOULDER, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SOON AFTER, FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER STATED ... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Mar 17, 2010
Incident date: Mar 17, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET K1500. UPON CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER TO INQUIRE ABOUT NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V159000, VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE RECALL COULD NOT BE PERFORMED ON HIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE MANUFACTURER NO LONGER HAVING RECALL DATA RE... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Mar 8, 2010
Incident date: Feb 28, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO STEER ON ITS OWN, MOVING RIGHT TO LEFTAND BECOME VERY HARD TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS THE ELECTRONIC MODULE ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP... Read more
VISIBILITY
Jan 12, 2010
Incident date: Jan 11, 2010
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED AND THEN WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THIS MAKE AND MODEL MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AS THIS IS A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SAFETY DEFECT. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 12, 2010
Incident date: Jan 5, 1997
1997 CHEVY SILVERADO BRAKE PROBLEM. AT SLOW SPEEDS THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP WITH GREATLY INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIRED. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS AND IS APPARENTLY VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE. THE FOLLOWING IS COPIED FROM A POST TO THIS S... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 7, 2010
Incident date: Nov 3, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET K1500 WHICH WAS OBTAINED IN 2005. HE STATED THAT THE COOLANT CONTINUED TO LEAK EXCESSIVELY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WATER PUMP; HOWEVER, THE COOLANT CONTINUED TO LEAK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PRESSURE NIPPLE WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. NO ... Read more
STEERING
Nov 19, 2009
Incident date: Oct 28, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET K1500. WHILE DRIVING ONLY 35 TO 45 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL ACTS AS IF IT IS GOING TO LOCK AND IT ONLY HAPPENS AT THOSE SPEEDS. HE WAS FORCED TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT; HOWEVER, IT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE IN THE DESIRED DIRECTION. THE D... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 24, 2009
Incident date: May 1, 2001
COOLING SYSTEM PLUGGED UP ON 1997 CHEVY W/T 4.3 V6 DEXCOOL TOOK TO DEALER- FLUSHED SYSTEM- RUINED TRUCK (USED COOLANT WITH GASOLINE FROM THAT POINT FORWARD HAD TO REFILL COOLANT CONSTANTLY) I GAVE UP ON TRUCK AND TRADED IT IN. AMOUNT OF LOSS- PAID 9000.00- OWNED 13 MONTHS- GOT 4300.00 FOR NET TR... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Jul 24, 2009
Incident date: May 1, 2001
COOLING SYSTEM PLUGGED UP ON 1997 CHEVY W/T 4.3 V6 DEXCOOL TOOK TO DEALER- FLUSHED SYSTEM- RUINED TRUCK (USED COOLANT WITH GASOLINE FROM THAT POINT FORWARD HAD TO REFILL COOLANT CONSTANTLY) I GAVE UP ON TRUCK AND TRADED IT IN. AMOUNT OF LOSS- PAID 9000.00- OWNED 13 MONTHS- GOT 4300.00 FOR NET TR... Read more
SEATS
Feb 27, 2009
Incident date: Feb 26, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET C1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT RECLINER COMPONENT FAILED. THE DRIVER'S SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE AND FLOPPED UP AND DOWN. THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND C... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 13, 2009
Incident date: Feb 4, 2009
MY 16 YR. OLD SON PURCHASED A 1997 CHEVY K1500/SILVERADO W/ 5.7LITER GAS ENGINE; 160K+ MILES. PREVIOUS OWNER EXPLAINED THE TRUCK WAS ON ITS THIRD FUEL PUMP. SURE ENOUGH, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED ON US ALSO AT 163,000 MILES. FORTUNATELY IT FAILED ONLY 100 FEET FROM HOME AS HE DROVE DOWN OUR RESIDENTIA... Read more
STEERING
Jan 9, 2009
Incident date: Jan 8, 2009
GOING THROUGH A LEFT HAND CURVE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 30MPH TO 60MPH I GET A FEELING OF THE STEERING WHEEL WANTING TO DIVE & A BRIEF LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN GOING AROUND A LONG SWEEPING CURVE. IT HAPPENS ON EVERY LONG SWEEPING LEFT HAND CURVE. IF YOU AREN'T READY FOR IT YOU COULD LOSE CONTROL & HIT AN ONC... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 29, 2008
Incident date: Dec 27, 2008
THE SUN SHELL ON MY TRANSMISSION BROKE TAKING OUT REVERSE 2ND AND 4TH GEARS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM TRANSMISSIONS. ITS A 97 CHEVY 1500 Z71 4X4. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 14, 2008
Incident date: Mar 1, 2008
AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 5 MPH, EACH TIME I APPLY THE BRAKES TO STOP, THE ABS SYSTEMS ENGAGES AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT BRAKE TO AN IMMEDIATE HALT. NUMEROUS TIMES I BARELY AVOIDED COLLISIONS WITH OTHER VEHICLES AND BUILDINGS. I UNDERSTAND THAT GM IS AWARE OF THIS OR A SIMILAR PROBLEM ON 1999 AND LATER T... Read more
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
Sep 15, 2008
Incident date: Sep 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET K1500. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT THE FAILURE SHE IS EXPERIENCING IS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V159000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER). ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2008, WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS W... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
11 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| 091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
PIE-0043
Feb 1, 2010
091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
CHEVROLET:GMC: ENGINEERING INFORMATION-FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR, DTCS P0446, P0451 OR P0454 SET. GMC ENGINEERING IS ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE ABOVE CONCERN. *PE
020864016
Jul 1, 2002
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
010730002B
May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
010730021
May 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT
97006
Feb 1, 1997
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
CLUTCH PEDAL SEPARATION FROM PIVOT BRACKET - VEHICLE LISTING BY VIN. *AK
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 across all model years (1997, 2026).
110
Total Recalls
23,637
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1,187
Reported Crashes
396
Reported Fires
70
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 125 | View |
| 2025 | 0 | 150 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 421 | View |
| 2023 | 3 | 535 | View |
| 2022 | 6 | 873 | View |
| 2021 | 8 | 1,100 | View |
| 2020 | 12 | 1,068 | View |
| 2019 | 10 | 1,566 | View |
| 2018 | 7 | 753 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 957 | View |
| 2016 | 11 | 1,054 | View |
| 2015 | 11 | 1,430 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 2,201 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 392 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 279 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 698 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 453 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 553 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 1,094 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 1,056 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 464 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 643 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 951 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 960 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 620 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 627 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 732 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 711 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 452 | View |
| 1997 (current) | 2 | 693 | |
| 1996 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 10 | View |