1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

78

Owner Complaints

6 Crashes 1 Fire

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

The 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 has received a total of 78 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (13 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (4 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500, potentially affecting up to 88,303 vehicles.

Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

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).

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Owner Complaints for the 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

78 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 13 2 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 4
Tires
Complaints: 3
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10592036 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | | 58,034 miles
TRUCK HAS A DIESEL ENGINE WITH A DEFECTIVE INJECTOR PUMP. ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WITH OUT NOTICE, NO INDICATION, JUST INSTANTLY SHUTS OFF COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE A TOTAL OF 5 OR 6 INJECTOR PUMPS SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE NEW. THE LAST OCCURRENCE WAS MARCH 2014. *TR
#10241552 | TIRES | | N/A miles
1997 CHEVROLET 3500. WRANGLER HT TIRES (LT245/75R16) WERE DRY ROTTED. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES DID NOT HAVE ANY TREAD LEFT. *JB
#10211457 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | | 150,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET C3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL ON LOW SPEEDS. AS OF DECEMBER 11, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V159000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER). THE CONTACT FELT THAT HIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 205,000. UPDATED 03-04-08 *BF
FAILURE OF ABS SYSTEM IN 1997 CHEVROLET PICKUP CK3500.*JB
#10128994 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | | N/A miles
COMPLAINT IS FOR A TIRE PLY FAILURE ON A FIRESTONE FIREHAWK RMT TIRE SIZE LT235/85-R16

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Safety Rating for the 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500.

Investigation PE97001 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Closed

Opened:

REAR AXLE SEPARATION FROM VEHICLE

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