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1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

12 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

12 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

12
Complaints
1
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#10083130 |
HEAD GASKET FAILED ALLOWING COOLANT TO ENTER TOP END OF ENGINE. LIFTERS COLLAPSED AND ALL WERE REPLACED. EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERED $1500. COST. "WE'VE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THAT ENGINE." (SERVICE DEALER).*AK
#8013011 |
HEARD A NOISE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, AND BRAKES DIDN'T HOLD. HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. AFTER SLAMMING ON BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD STALL. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
#885890 |
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON CONSUMER WHILE THEY WERE DRIVING.*AK BEARING SPLINTERED, CAUSING METAL PIECES INTO TRANSMISSION OIL, THE REACTION CARRIER, OVERRUNNING CLUTCH, CLUTCH SUPPORT, OVER CLUTCH RACE, AND TORQUE CONVERTER ALL FAILED. LEFT REAR DOOR PANEL BAD, RATTLE IN SIDE DOOR, REAR SIDE DOOR REPAIRED, RIGHT SIDE DOORS TRIM PANELS BECOME LOOSE, DOOR PANLES REPLACED, SIDE DOOR PANEL RATTLES. VEHICLE HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, REAR TAIL LIGHTS NOT AT SAME HEIGHT, LEFT WINDOW SWITCH REPLACED, DOORS LOCKED WITH KEYS IN VEHICLE, INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING, BATTERY FAILED FIVE TIMES, ANTITHEFT LIGHT ON RADIO CAUSING IT NOT TO WORK. AIR CONDITIONER WAS BLOWING HOT AIR AND VENT WOULD NOT ADJUST FROM SIDE TO SIDE. WINDOWS KEPT GETTING STUCK. AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. POWER STEERING WAS NOISY, DEALER REPAIRED POWER STEERING, POWER STEERING BECAME NOISY AGAIN. REAR SHOES WERE REPLACED. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SLC
#855176 |
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLS. ALSO, WHEN THE ENGINE IS TURN OFF, IT IS HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO TURN IT BACK ON. *AK
#841240 |
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, VEHICLE STALLS AND CUTS OFF. ALSO, SOMETIME'S IT IS HARD TO START THE VEHICLE AND TO KEEP VEHICLE RUNNING. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
#545761 | Fire
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) MJS.
#704140 | Crash
EVO SYSTEM FAILED AND HAD NO CONTROL OVER VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CROSS THE CENTER LANE OF HIGHWAY AND HIT A BLUFF, TOTALING OUT THE TRUCK.
#543624 |
ENGINE NOISE, HOWEVER UNABLE TO IDENTIFY.
#528299 |
ENGINE IDLES AT 1500-2000 RPM DURING WARM-UP IN COLD WEATHER. VEHICLE USUALLY REACHES THESE RPMS AT 25-40MPH. OWNER BELIEVE IT'S THE ENGINE CONTROL COMPUTER DESIGN PROBLEM.
#541536 |
ENGINE HESITATES.
#532737 | Fire
ENGINE FIRE.
#531847 |
THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON.

Other 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 86 complaints Steering 59 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 49 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 33 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 32 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 25 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 24 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 14 complaints Suspensionfront 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 11 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 10 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 10 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 10 complaints Seats 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Suspension 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 6 complaints Suspensionrear 6 complaints Air Bags 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 5 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 5 complaints Service Brakes 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 5 complaints Electrical System 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 4 complaints Fuel System Other 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Structureframe And Members 4 complaints Tires 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 4 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 3 complaints Unknown Or Other 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 2 complaints Service Brakes Electric 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 2 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Diesel 1 complaint Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint
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