We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET PICKUP (1997)
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Consumer was driving at approximately 40-50 mph when a vehicle came out unexpectedly,causingloss of control and hit an oak tree head on . Airbags on both sides did not deploy. Seatbelts was worn at the time and dealer has been notified.
Consumer was driving at approximately 40-50 mph when a vehicle came out unexpectedly,causingloss of control and hit an oak tree head on . Airbags on both sides did not deploy. Seatbelts was worn at the time and dealer has been notified.
Belt tension pulley shattered; dealer says it is not rare.vehicle lost all power including steering.new belt needed.
The transmission problem started early (@3500miles), but did not suffer a complete failure until 1/99 at 53478 miles and again at 110000 miles.the dealership list it as a broken sun gear shell.the battery began leaking acid at the positive cable connection creating some kind of melt down that loosen the connector beyond repair and caused power failure.the drive shaft has been clunking since @3500 miles, but everytime i take it in the dealer just lubes the drive shaft slip yoke, but this does not fix it.the fuel pump had a complete failure while driving on the freeway and just shut down totally.it had to be towed.the thermostat had to be replaced when the truck started overheating while driving.the steering problem has yet to be totally solved.the truck steering seems to slip or oversteer without any warnings sufficient to cause the driver to run off to the left or right depending on which direction you tend to be steering at that moment..first it started occassionally, then became more frequent.i have replaced the power steering belt, which seems to have decreased the frequencies, but has not totally cured the problem. Any help you have on this would be appreciated.
Alternator failed 38 days out of warranty.nlm
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Antifreeze leaking at manifold, needs new seal.
Consumer has experianced porblems with losing power steering and power brakes. Checkedfluids, and the fluids looked fine.contacted dealer, anddealer will replace a pump inengine.
Vehicle has a ticking and a knocking noise on cold starts. Owner was informed by the dealer that there is a tsb on the vehicle.
Serpentine belt glazed.nlm
When the tank is full a foul odor seeps through the passenger compartment.
Loud rattling noise after engine warmup, loudes at lowspeed (35-45 mph), have been told it was a split heat shiel/, muffler baffle and catalytic converter, etc.
Loud rattling noise after engine warmup, loudes at lowspeed (35-45 mph), have been told it was a split heat shiel/, muffler baffle and catalytic converter, etc.
Cd player has internal failure.mjs
Cd player has an internal failure.nlm
Daytime running lights failed.mjs
The daytime running lights are inoperative.nlm
When the fuel injector failed it forced fues through the wiring harness and filled the computer with fuel. Leading to the potential of a fire
Engine check light periodically comes on when filling fuel tank. Can smell fumes afterwards on outside, but not inside. Owner feels it's fuel tank problem.
Sensor kit inside the gas tankwiring harnessmelted, causing a possible fire hazard within the gas tank. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the sensor kit/fuel pump and the filter. *ml
Third door will not open.mjs
The vehicle?s hood opened up into the windshield while the consumer was traveling on highway. The consumer believed it occurred as a result of a corroded hood latch. ( consumer writing in on behalf of her husband)
Transmission overheates and blows fluid out of the transmission vent.this left myself and my family stranded on the highway.i had truck towed back to dealer that day.dealer told me they have never seen a transmission get so hot before , and burn the fluid black.the dealer flushed the transmission system and told me they could not find any problems.i don't beleive them for a second!i asked if this will happen again and they can't give me a straight answer.they told me i should check my fluid once a week to see if the fluid is turning black, and to smell the fluid to see if it's burning.this is not the answer i want after spending $27000.00for a new truck!before this problem arose i noticed on hot days after driving distanced of up to 40 miles on the highway , once off the highway and stoping at a light or sign.when i begin to go again the truck shifts into 1,2, and 3rd gear hard, enough to shake the truck.i beleive there is a problem out with these transmissions and chevrolet is trying to hide it, or can't fix it.i have a problem with a vehicle that can break down at anytime or anywere especially when i have my wife and two small children.i am going to setup an appointment with the owner of trabucco chevrolet to see if i can resolve this problem with him.but i am preparing myself for the same song and dance just like i got when i approached another dealer about the chevy lumina rear brake problems.it will probably take another class action suit to make chevrolet do anything.i purchased the truck with the intension of keeping it for 10 to 12 years.now i can't wait to get rid of it, this is a $27000.00 mistake i made for trusting chevrolet again!!but more than that there is a serious safety issue when these vehicles break down during operation on the highway!!i am just happy that after waiting 40 min. On the highway for a tow truckthat nobody in my family was hurt.when another vehicle goes byat 65someone could get killed.
The transmission problem started early (@3500miles), but did not suffer a complete failure until 1/99 at 53478 miles and again at 110000 miles.the dealership list it as a broken sun gear shell.the battery began leaking acid at the positive cable connection creating some kind of melt down that loosen the connector beyond repair and caused power failure.the drive shaft has been clunking since @3500 miles, but everytime i take it in the dealer just lubes the drive shaft slip yoke, but this does not fix it.the fuel pump had a complete failure while driving on the freeway and just shut down totally.it had to be towed.the thermostat had to be replaced when the truck started overheating while driving.the steering problem has yet to be totally solved.the truck steering seems to slip or oversteer without any warnings sufficient to cause the driver to run off to the left or right depending on which direction you tend to be steering at that moment..first it started occassionally, then became more frequent.i have replaced the power steering belt, which seems to have decreased the frequencies, but has not totally cured the problem. Any help you have on this would be appreciated.
When engine warm, transmission will hesitate, then slam from first to second.this does not occur all the time.it has happened on 4 occasions.3 times after driving approx 60 miles and once 4 hours into a 5 hour trip.
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Vehicle has a vibration in the drive shaft.
The transmission problem started early (@3500miles), but did not suffer a complete failure until 1/99 at 53478 miles and again at 110000 miles.the dealership list it as a broken sun gear shell.the battery began leaking acid at the positive cable connection creating some kind of melt down that loosen the connector beyond repair and caused power failure.the drive shaft has been clunking since @3500 miles, but everytime i take it in the dealer just lubes the drive shaft slip yoke, but this does not fix it.the fuel pump had a complete failure while driving on the freeway and just shut down totally.it had to be towed.the thermostat had to be replaced when the truck started overheating while driving.the steering problem has yet to be totally solved.the truck steering seems to slip or oversteer without any warnings sufficient to cause the driver to run off to the left or right depending on which direction you tend to be steering at that moment..first it started occassionally, then became more frequent.i have replaced the power steering belt, which seems to have decreased the frequencies, but has not totally cured the problem. Any help you have on this would be appreciated.
Seat belt plastic guide broke due to weak plastic.nlm
Seat belt plastic guide broke due to weak plastic.mjs
The consumer indicated that the passenger seat belt retractor malfunctioned.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the seat belt needed to be replaced.the right seat belt due to an internal problem caused the belt not to come out. *sc
While parking vehicle, i turned to look back, upon which the driver seat back suddenly and without warning collasped, springing my neck. The vehicle is no driverable due to the seat back can not be locked into position. Dt
The leather seats have premature wear and cracking.nlm
Leather seats experiencing excessive wear and cracking.*mjs
At low speeds the rear brakes will lock up, causing the vehicle to stop suddenly or skid.entire brake system was checked by dealer, authorized repair facility with no cause identified.
While driving 35 mph on dry sunny day and upon applyingbrakesbrakes failed to respond, brakes failed withoutprior warning.also,brake pedal went to floor, and rear-ended another vehicle. Frontal damage to vehicle.have not contacted dealer.2 people were injured in accident.
At slow speeds aproximatly 5-10 mph the antilock system kicks in and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.mostly coming to a slow stop such as in a parking lot.i hear the abs motor running and the brake pedal drops the vehicle then feels as though it is not going to stop in time.this is on a good traction surface and there is no wheel lock up.it seems to act up almost every stop for days and then i may not have it occur for a few days then it returns.
Nhtsa says that there are defects with this vichicle, gm says that there are no recalls, my front brakes where replaced at 24,000 rear brakes where check showed no sign of wear.the passenger seat will not lock at times , sometimes you get a strong oder of gas at rear of truck.
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Vehicle has abs brakes.when brake pedal is applied vehicle will not stop in any weather condition. Cause unknown.
While holding foot on the brakes the pedal locked up, causing the truck not to stop. While holding foot on brakes, the abs kicked in, the the brakes did not do anything.the truck still kept on going. This has happened 3 times.
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Abs brakes failed four or five times. Consumeralmost hit a little boy.
Consumer states that the abs light comes onand stays on from 1 to 15 minutes.when this lights are on, the absare not functioning. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for repair. Teh dealer has attemped to fix the vehiclethree times prior .
American automobile makers should be responsible for the major parts of a brake system. We had to take time to get the truck repaired and paya lot of money for something that should not fail. This is a major safety issue to me. We should not in this country produce such unsafe vehicles.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Ea-01-013; when driving on wet or dry pavement and when attempting to make a gradual stop by applying the brake pedal,pedal almost goes to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distances. Consumer has contacteddealer, dealer has noted several tsb's regarding the problem, manufacturer refused to provide any assistance. Please provide any further details.
The brakes have been acting up for about 9 months.when i took the truck to have the brakes fixed, the mechanic said a recall has been made on this truck but has not been sent out.he charged me for a new brake job on the front brakes but the problem still exists.i took the truck back twice and he went through everthing again but i still have a problem.i saw a recall on some '97 chevy vehicles on the news but have never received a recall notice.is there a problem with the brakes on this truck?please let me know.thank you. Rw.
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Brakes ondo not work properlywhen coming to a complete stop, vehicle will accelerate whle consumer still has foot on brake.other times,brakes feel soft, andother times, brakes kind of kick back. Contacted dealer, and dealer claimed that they have fixed problem already.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal impact at 30-35mph when the brakes were applied and the pedal went to the floor.had no stopping distance.dealer contacted and not aware of the problem.
While making a right turn steering wheel will suddenly pull hard toright,almost as if someone grabbedwheel and pulled it.i do not remember having this problem until i had brake trouble at around 58,000 miles.the front pads were replaced, rotors resurfaced, and packed front wheel bearings.after having the brakes fixed, i still have the problem of the steering pulling to the right while making a right turn.seem to have the same problem with a 1997 gmc,yukon.
Nhtsa says that there are defects with this vichicle, gm says that there are no recalls, my front brakes where replaced at 24,000 rear brakes where check showed no sign of wear.the passenger seat will not lock at times , sometimes you get a strong oder of gas at rear of truck.
The brakes have been acting up for about 9 months.when i took the truck to have the brakes fixed, the mechanic said a recall has been made on this truck but has not been sent out.he charged me for a new brake job on the front brakes but the problem still exists.i took the truck back twice and he went through everthing again but i still have a problem.i saw a recall on some '97 chevy vehicles on the news but have never received a recall notice.is there a problem with the brakes on this truck?please let me know.thank you. Rw.
Replacement of brakes pads twice( 20,000-48,500) and replacement of calipers.
Rubber brake pad comes off while driving causing owner to get into accidents. Owner states dealers bolted down pad to correct probelm.
The right rear brake was not releasing fully and overheated due to poor workmanship at the factory.the emergency brake cable was adjusted too tight which would not let the rear brake shoes fully relax.nlm
Consumer has experianced porblems with losing power steering and power brakes. Checkedfluids, and the fluids looked fine.contacted dealer, anddealer will replace a pump inengine.
Our dealership and general motors help desk indicated that because the vehicle's mileage is beyond the extended warranty criteria, they do not want to fix the vacuum brake boosters even though there have been problems with the gm trucks as reported in the detroit free press on june 29, 2001.is there anything we can do or anyone to contact regarding the problem?will the manufacturer (gm) pay for this defect? or does it have to be a recall?
After reading article in the newspaper dated 6/29/01 on booster failures i would like to add mine to the list.
While backing out of a parking space at a local convience store the vacuum booster failed. This caused the brake pedal to be extremely rigid. My wife wa driving at the time and had (3 months prior) undergone back sugery. It caused he tremendous pain to force the brake pedal down in order to stop. She proceeded to park the vehicle and call me. (at home) i inspected the truck and determined the booster had in fact failed. ( i am an auto technician by trade) the booster was replaced ($168) and the brake problem was alieveated.if this were to have happened while traveling at a greater speed, in a traffic situation, i believe an accident would have resulted and her injuries could have been life threatening.
Consumer states while driving it became impossible to turn in any direction.the power steering became inoperative while parking.*mj
While driving the vehicle's steering wheel would become loose. The consumer had problems making right and left hand turn.the dealership's mechanic was notified of this problem but the cause has not been determined.
Steering sensor was defective.consumerhas to replace steering sensorfive times since buying this vehicle brand new.
Bad steering sensor.mjs
When drivingand upon making a slight turn,power steering sensor engaged, causing vehicle to go into a full turn, resulting in poor steering control. Consumer has contacteddealer.
Steering sensor failed.nlm
Since first purchased, this vehicle has a tendency to pull to either the right or left without cause.i took it to the dealer and they replaced a steering sensor unit, but the problem continued.they then told me that nothing was wrong with the truck.since then i have experienced this sudden pulling at least 50 times.a friend of mine also bought a new 1997 chev. P.u. And has had the exact same problem.today he called me and said there is a web site devoted to this same problem.on icy roads and for the inexperienced driver, this could be a potentially fatal defect.how many rollovers and deaths have already been caused by this unexplained steering problem??
The steering wheel gets loose at low speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle. Thus,increasing the chance of a crash. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.when the consumer turns at low speeds the vehicle oversteers.*tc
Steering wheel sticks when turnning and then loosens and turnsfreely, resulting in an accident.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet pickup.while turning left at 15 mph, the steering wheel locked.the contact shut off the engine and placed the gear into park.he then restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel unlocked.he had to do this twice before taking the vehicle to the dealer.the contact stated that the dealer did not want to inspect the vehicle.they have had the vehicle for two days and cannot determine the cause of the failure.the current and failure mileages were 138,000.
Whenever driving vehicle at approximately 25-35mph steering wheel would start to twitch. It would then turn on its own. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to have steering wheel checked.
Steering column stabilizer sensor malfunctioned. As a result,steering wheel became loose.
When turning steering wheel left or rightsteering wheel locked up. Consumer felt this could cause an accident.
The steering shaft as it passes through the firewall was reinstalled improperly when the steering sensor was replaced allowing engine fumes and engine noise into the truck cab.nlm
Driver's seat rocks.i had the seat bracket replaced twice under warranty and now the seat bracket has play in it again.this is un-safe because when you accelerate (at any speed) the seat rocks back effecting the grip on the steering wheel and reach to the accelerator and brake.the dealership tells me there is no recall and i could pay to have the bracket replaced.this would make three times and there would be no guarantee it won't work its way loose again.this item probably requires a re-design.p.s. I'm of average built 6 feet tall, 180 pounds so my size shouldn't be causing the problem.
Bolt that holds the steering shaft from the steering gear box to steering column was missing, causing loss of steering.
Steering wheel pulls hard to the right when steering through a curve.it is a very sudden movement and lasts from 1-3 seconds and can happen several times going through a curve.i was traveling on a two lane road and was pulled off of the road traveling at 55 mph nearly missing a tree.this problem exists at any speed and at any time.
Consumer states the the power assist steering intermittently comes and goes.(the power assist is supposedto kick inwhen truck is driving at low speeds). Consumer was drivingabout 60 mph when the power assist steeringkicked in, causing the truck to swerve off the road. The dealer has repaired the truck.
A jerking of the steering wheel while driving. It will jerk or try to turn on its own while going straight or on a turn. It has caused several near miss accidents. This vehicle is dangerous to drive. The steering acts up at different times and speeds and cannot be predicted.
Consumer has experianced porblems with losing power steering and power brakes. Checkedfluids, and the fluids looked fine.contacted dealer, anddealer will replace a pump inengine.
Steering wheel will move when cornering or driving straight, when steering wheel moves it is a sudden movement.the feeling is like normal resistance to no resistance at no particular speed or condition.
When driving in low speed and trying to make a left or right turn the vehicle won't allow the consumer to make a complete turn, and the power steering locks up. Consumer has to fight the steering wheel in order to make a turn.chevrolet customer assistance informed consumer to return vehicle back to dealer.
While driving the steering becomes very loose and the suddenly catches.i have have contacted the dealership and they feel certain it is a power steering speed sensor.i have encountermany other consumers who have experienced the same problem.this should be a recall item.very dangerous while driving.
The third door will not open.nlm
1997 chevrolet pickup 1500. Consumer states driver door handle broke off from inside *tgw
Loud rattling noise after engine warmup, loudes at lowspeed (35-45 mph), have been told it was a split heat shiel/, muffler baffle and catalytic converter, etc.
The trucks front end was out of alignment.nlm
While making a right turn steering wheel will suddenly pull hard toright,almost as if someone grabbedwheel and pulled it.i do not remember having this problem until i had brake trouble at around 58,000 miles.the front pads were replaced, rotors resurfaced, and packed front wheel bearings.after having the brakes fixed, i still have the problem of the steering pulling to the right while making a right turn.seem to have the same problem with a 1997 gmc,yukon.
Front end out of alignment.mjs
When driving the steering wheel will suddenly jerk to the side, this happens randomly.are there any bulletins out on this problem or is this a rare problem?
Since first purchased, this vehicle has a tendency to pull to either the right or left without cause.i took it to the dealer and they replaced a steering sensor unit, but the problem continued.they then told me that nothing was wrong with the truck.since then i have experienced this sudden pulling at least 50 times.a friend of mine also bought a new 1997 chev. P.u. And has had the exact same problem.today he called me and said there is a web site devoted to this same problem.on icy roads and for the inexperienced driver, this could be a potentially fatal defect.how many rollovers and deaths have already been caused by this unexplained steering problem??
There is a noise emitting from rear end of truck- sounds like rubbing sound. Sound is heard when accelerating from stop,and sometimes while driving down road.
Replaced all four original tires, excessive wear and coming apart.mjs
All four tires have cracks around the rim.nlm
Tread separation. (tiresize: lt 265 75)( dot number: tire size: lt 265 75 )
Tread thrown from tire causing fender damage.(dot number: dn11bic179tiresize: lt24575r16)
Engine check light periodically comes on when filling fuel tank. Can smell fumes afterwards on outside, but not inside. Owner feels it's fuel tank problem.
The transmission problem started early (@3500miles), but did not suffer a complete failure until 1/99 at 53478 miles and again at 110000 miles.the dealership list it as a broken sun gear shell.the battery began leaking acid at the positive cable connection creating some kind of melt down that loosen the connector beyond repair and caused power failure.the drive shaft has been clunking since @3500 miles, but everytime i take it in the dealer just lubes the drive shaft slip yoke, but this does not fix it.the fuel pump had a complete failure while driving on the freeway and just shut down totally.it had to be towed.the thermostat had to be replaced when the truck started overheating while driving.the steering problem has yet to be totally solved.the truck steering seems to slip or oversteer without any warnings sufficient to cause the driver to run off to the left or right depending on which direction you tend to be steering at that moment..first it started occassionally, then became more frequent.i have replaced the power steering belt, which seems to have decreased the frequencies, but has not totally cured the problem. Any help you have on this would be appreciated.
The engine idles very high when stopping at a stop sign. Also the truck takes off in a high idling position.
Brakes ondo not work properlywhen coming to a complete stop, vehicle will accelerate whle consumer still has foot on brake.other times,brakes feel soft, andother times, brakes kind of kick back. Contacted dealer, and dealer claimed that they have fixed problem already.
The engine idles very high when stopping at a stop sign. Also the truck takes off in a high idling position.
Both keyless remotes are defective.mjs
Both keyless remotes are defective.nlm
Windshield wipers don't work when its raining, resulting in poor visibility.
Windshield wiper motor quit working from time to time without prior warning when stopping and going.finally, windshield wipersdid not work at all.
Consumer complained about a windshield wiper problem. Windshield wipers worked intermittenly. Consumerfound that there was a recall on some of these vehicles,but this vehicle was not one of them.*sc
While driving in a rainstormwindshield wipers failed intermittently. Recall 03v159000 was issued.however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
When driving in the rain windshield wipersfailed, causing the driver to pull off the road. Consumer contacteddealership.
Due to the type of rims on the vehicle , the wheel rims are coming into contact with the calipers and suspension. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
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