1997 Chevrolet Silverado Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado, 1% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles.
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.
“The ABS braking system makes a grindind noise and does not stop the truck properly.I have driven past driveways and almost went through a stop sign into oncoming traffic. I work for the city so getting to work to plow is important, but I cant trust the truck to get me there safely”
NHTSA complaint #10119695, filed 2005-05, 77,000 miles“When making a left or right turn, the steering wheel gives and causes temporary steering loss. Ts the vehicle also sustained the following failures, the pcv valve malfunctioned causing the #2 and #3 heat shields in the transmission to crack. This malfunction was repaired and now the 4 low gear is inoperable. Also, the fuel pump, oxygen sensor, air conditioner compressor and pump malfunctioned. Noticeably after purchase, the driver side seat gives when braking.”
NHTSA complaint #8023926, filed 2002-12, 69,000 miles“The air-conditioner was cooling fine one day then the next it wouldn't blow cool air at all. So I take it to the Chevrolet mechanic he said the compressor was shot and it would cost about $700 to fix it. One evening I went to crank my truck and it wouldn't do anything but click well guess what it was the starter not cheap another $60. …”
NHTSA complaint #707323, filed 1999-06“Air conditioner isn't working properly due to the clutch within the A/C compressor burning out, causing hot air to come out. Dealer is unable to find the problem until a new transmission is needed.”
NHTSA complaint #844291, filed 1999-08Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 11 | 2% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 11 | 1% |
| 1999 | 12 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado
62 complaintsSteering
59 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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