1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Electrical System Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
4 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
APPROXIMATELY IN 2006, WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES, I NOTICED ANTIFREEZE POOLING UNDER MY 1097 SILVERADO PICKUP. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A NEW RADIATOR. THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER THE SAME PROBLEM. THE RADIATOR WAS AGAIN LEAKING. THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES UNTIL THE OWNER OF THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT HE WOULD NO LONGER REPLACE THE RADIATOR AND EXPLAINED THAT THE 1997 SILVERADO PICKUP WAS KNOWN FOR A CONDITION CALLED. ELECTROLYSIS. IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT I REMOVE THE BATTERY CABLE AFTER EACH TIME I DROVE THE VEHICLE. I STARTED TO REMOVING THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND WITHIN 3 WEEKS THE SAME PROBLEM. I THEN CONTACTED RUDOLPH CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP IN EL PASO, TEXAS. THEY REFUSED TO TACKLE THE PROBLEM AND REFERRED ME TO EMMITT RADIATOR SHOP, ALSO IN EL PASO, TEXAS. THEY ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE PANEL CAUGHT ON FIRE. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POWER LOCKS AND THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,600. UPDATED 9/29/14*CN UPDATED 2/26/2015 *JS
THE TURN SIGNALS ON THE VEHICLE, 1997 Z-71, SILVERADO HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING DEPENDABLY SINCE 1997. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CONNEL CHEVROLET 3 DIFFERENT TIMES TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THE TURN SIGNALS STILL GO OUT SPORADICALLY. WE DID TAKE THE VEHICLE TO FORT KNOX KY WHERE THE TURN SIGNALS WERE WORKING SINCE 1999. AND NOW (APRIL 3 2003) THE TURN SIGNALS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY AGAIN. ALL THE FUSES ARE FINE AND THE LIGHT BULBS ARE ALL BRAND NEW AND THE TURN SIGNAL IS STILL NOT WORKING. *NLM
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TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 40,000 MILES. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR FAILED, SHORT CIRCUIT FUSE CAUSED FAILURE OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS. INJECTOR FAILED. WATER PUMP FAILED. VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR, WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACED, CONSUMER IS ANGRY THAT A VEHICLE WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE WOULD HAVE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND CHEVROLET WILL NOT ASIST IN REPAIRS. *SLC
Other 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
37 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
29 complaints
Steering
21 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
19 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
17 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
11 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Suspensionfront
9 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
7 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
4 complaints
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint