1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 10% of the 61 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer states the the distributor gear teeth broke, causing the engine to shut off while the consumer was still driving, which almost caused loss of control. Nlm the gear teeth broke because of excessive wear on the teeth of the distributor gear. The distributor shaft is slightly bent.”
NHTSA complaint #8007895, filed 2002-04“While driving the vehicle shuts down and dies, giving the driver no indication. The dealer has changed the fuel pump and the ignition pump , however , dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #827391, filed 1998-08“Had started vehicle. The engine would start to shake & make loud knocking noises. Took vehicle to dealer 7 informed nothing could be done. Was told to call bbb. Would not check or repair engine problem.”
NHTSA complaint #834103, filed 1999-01Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 9% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 12% |
| 2011 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 5 | 13% |
| 2005 | 4 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 10% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 | 6 | 12% |
| 2001 | 17 | 24% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 13% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
26 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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