1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension Problems

“Traveling approximately 25 MPH I began for an upcoming stop sign, two school buses were already stopped as I applied the brakes the peddle went quickly to the floor with little results, I was able to put the truck in low gear, turned onto the shoulder and with the emer. Brake and what little brake that was left I was able to get stopped safely. I would learn the welding on the upper shock bracket had failed allowing movement which allowed metal to rub against the brake line which runs past that area. The line failed with the lose of fluid and the brakes. …”

“My 1997 c-1500 pickup has the problem of veering at high speed. My response is due to a article that I read in the newspaper that there was an investigation of this problem. My truck does this more often if there has been a sudden change in the weather or if it is cold weather. The problem is most noticed when negotiating curves at high speed.”

“At 25 MPH and above the vehicles steering wheel will jerk when rounding a corner or making a turn. It will jerk the steering wheel when turning right and left. Higher speeds tend to make the jerking worse. I have had several certified mechanics evaluate the problem from the power steering pump, gear housing or even the sensor. After reasearching this issue on the local and nationally level, I would like a definate solution before I sink hundreds of dollars into this vehicle.”

“I have had numerous problems with my Chevrolet truck. At 31,000, miles the rear leaf springs went bad. At 41,000 miles the brake master cylender and pittman arm and idler arm assemblies needed to be replaced. Being that it was over the warranty period, I did not take it to a cheverolet dealer incurring the cost myself. At 49,000 miles the rear u joint needed repair. At this point, I started to believe that there was more to this problem with the truck as these parts do not usually need repair at such low milage. To top it off, at 51,000 the transmission has failed.”

“The vehicle steers as if it were traveling on a rough road (although it is actually traveling on a smooth surface) unexpectedly jerking in one direction or another. I have had the tires replaced and front end realigned, but the problem persists. To drive this vehicle the driver must keep an abnormally firm grip on the steering wheel.”