1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
78
Owner Complaints
1
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).
View full details →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.
Most Recent Complaints
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
1997 CHEVROLET 3500. WRANGLER HT TIRES (LT245/75R16) WERE DRY ROTTED. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES DID NOT HAVE ANY TREAD LEFT. *JB
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
COMPLAINT IS FOR A TIRE PLY FAILURE ON A FIRESTONE FIREHAWK RMT TIRE SIZE LT235/85-R16
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
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.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
- 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 1 complaint
- 1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 2 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 (current)
- 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 100 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 73 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 114 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 97 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 64 complaints
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