We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET SILVERADO (1997)
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Parked in my driveway warming up, bag engaged. Left ear hurt by blast and ringing in left ear.
While driving at 5 mph, the front passenger's side air bag deployed, hitting the consumer.contacted dealer, who was not willing to do anything.the dealer discovered that the module malfunction was due to water damage.after futher dismantling the console in order to repair, it was discovered that the water damage was due to a leak in the left cowl area.consumer feels that gmc should be liable for not having adequate sealing to prevent water from seeping into the cowl area.*scc
No deployment of the airbags during frontal impact collision, totaling car hit 1st, then hitting another car in front of it. *mjs
While driving, theconsumer was involved in a front end collision.upon impact, the air bags deployed. As a result of the deployment, the air bags burned the consumers face and arms.please provide further information.
Consumer was driving at approximately 35 mph, applied brakes but vehicle did not stop in time,and rearend vehicle in front. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing back and neck injuries.
Vehicle does not have a driver's or passenger 's airbags or standard passenger on/off switch.manufacturer has been notified.
Abs brake failure; when applying the brakes truck slowed down a little, but did not come to a complete stop, causing driver to rearend another vehicle. This happened on dry pavement, no inclement weather. Driver had plenty of braking distance. The air bags did not deploy when this happened. The truck was towed to the dealer with major bumper damage.
Inflater module. The consumer stated the inflator module was designed poorly. The wires break due to wear in the steering wheel, probably from tilting of steering wheel.this causes the air bag computer to short out.
Transmission went out at 40,000 miles.consumer was told thattransmission was not under warranty. 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.
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
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 charge $80.00 per hour with a minimum of 10 to 12 hours with no guarantee.they did suggest that i remove both positive and negative battery cables.this is where the problem with the exploding battery comes to light.when i would try to remove the battery cables after each trip, even to the movies or out to dinner, the battery would be so hot that it would burn my hands.i also kept replacing the batteries and finally ask a saleswoman at auto zone supply house what was wrong with the batteries and he pointed to the battery and said, "look at the sides of the battery, how it is extending outward it could explode". Again i was told me that they did not have the equipment to fix the problem.this falls into the category of a lemon and general motors knew of this problem or should have known of this problem the1997 silverado pickup and have placed consumers in harms way.
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 updated 2/26/2015
Battery is leaking acidwhere the connection is.
Fuel injectors plug up every 10,000 miles, water pump went out at 40,000 miles, alternator went out at 45,000 miles all in all this truck is a piece of crap. *nlm
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. One day i was driving down the road the cop stops me and tells me that i have no brake lights on the right side luckily he warned me but a new harness cost like $50.also my power sterring pump that has went out twice in less than a year costing about $80 each time.the only thing i have to say is that this may be the last chevy that i ever own and that is saying a lot because i myself has owned four my family three that is seven if i can add, so that could be alot of vehicles that could go to another make all together. This is not a threat jus want my air-conditioner fixed, but they say that there is a nationwide backorder just my luck.
Transmission would hesitate before shifting gears. Had entire transmission system replaced along with fuel pump & wiring.
Wireswhichare located within gas tank shorted out,causing vehicle to blow fuse and stall. Also burned the insulation of the wiring.
Two wires inside the fuel tank rubbed the insulation off of the wires, causing a direct short, andvehicle becoming inoperable.vehicle has been repaired.
Wiring to starter loose.
Electrical components of fuel pump burned up along with wiring harness.
Problem #1: the fuel pump relay doesn't seem to disengage after first starting the engine and it heats up.this causes rough operating of the engine.further investigation shows that the maxi fuse to the lighting system heats up also, but does not fail. Another area that is affected is the mini fuse to the courtesy lamps.it heats up, but does not fail.the last area to be affected is the evaporative emission canister vacuum switch.it acts as if the wheels are out of balance around 50mph.i have taken this vehicle in to the dealership on a number of occasions and they either can't find anything wrong or try and tell me that the fuel injectors are at fault.they put injector cleaner in the fuel tank on two occasions, which made it run worse.i asked to have the injectors replaced while it was still under warranty and they said they had to follow procedure bulletin #00-06-04-003 before taking that step.the problem still existed, but they haven't offered to replace fuel injectors.my thinking is that the problem is really the ignition switch.can you please advise me of any other similar complaints and how it was resolved?probelm #2:while driving straight highway at about 55 mph steering feels loose and wants shift lanes on it's own.on sweeping turns it turns to the right on it's own.i had the front end alligned and a new set of tires, but the problem still exists.any advise?
While driving at 5 mph, the front passenger's side air bag deployed, hitting the consumer.contacted dealer, who was not willing to do anything.the dealer discovered that the module malfunction was due to water damage.after futher dismantling the console in order to repair, it was discovered that the water damage was due to a leak in the left cowl area.consumer feels that gmc should be liable for not having adequate sealing to prevent water from seeping into the cowl area.*scc
Wiring harness in steering column failed.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Engine is a 6.5 turbo diesel. I bought this vehicle used so have no previous history whether it happened before i owned it. Vehicle engine started to die while driving, occasionally at first. It would restart immediately sometimes and sometimes it had to sit for a while. This problem started in years previous to 2010 intermittently but became more frequent in 2010- 2011. Didn't matter what speed i was traveling, it would quit on the interstate going 75 mph or in driveway going 5 mph. Shut off without warning and immediately like someone turned the key off. All power steering and power brakes failed but fortunately i was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and stop it when it happened, only because i knew how to steer with out power steering and had the strength to do it. With others this could easily cause serious accidents.multiple attempts were made over the years with a mechanic to find the problem with no luck. Finally someone suggested replacing the pmd module which i did in 2011 and it solved the problem for 3 more years. It is now happening again. I was told the pmd module needs to be located outside of the engine compartment because itgets too hot and causes this failure. I believe this constitutes a poor design and a defect that needs to be rectified. Since this happened to my vehicle i have talked with several other people just in my area who own the same type of engine and have had the same problem and others in other areas.
Engine intake anti-freeze leak is a known problem for 1997 chevy trucks and should be a factory paid for fix. But no they don't want to do that, we as consumers have paid as much as 600.00 to 700.00to have gm dealers to do this. Witch i think is wrong!!!!!!!!!
Gm dex cool problem.i have replaced my tranismission.coolant leaks onto the engine.smells like burning coolant all the time.
My major complaint is that of a leaking intake manifold. (5.7l v8).i've noticed many complaints of this problem and it needs to be a recall!
Transmission went out at 40,000 miles.consumer was told thattransmission was not under warranty. 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.
Vehicle would misfire and stall when reaching high temperature. Problem is due to a faulty fuel injector. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Pump gasket and o-ring failed resulting in leakage.
While driving and with no warning vehicle will shut off, making ithard to control. Dealer notified.
Consumer stated vehicles intake gasket blew out.*jg
Consumer stated vehicles intake gasket blew out.*jg
Consumer states after turning off the engine, there was a motor running that was vibratiing the whole vehicle.consumer looked under vehicle and saw abs burning red cherry hot.
On two occasions vehicle experienced total shut down in heavy traffic. Previously vehicle has been in repair shop on three occasions for similar problem. But dealer informed consumer that problem could not be duplicated.
Engine oil leak.
While driving 30 mph or less and when taking foot off the gas pedal,vehicle completely shuts down without warning, cause unknown.please give any further details.
This vehicle has been a nightmare.the brakes have failed, the steering column has gone out, i had to replace all the tires and get a front end alignment, the alternater went out, and the transmission has never worked correctly.it clanks loudly when shifting gears, doesn't idle correctly, and shuts off.i have had it rebuilt on three separate occasions.on one occasion it even caught on fire.the transmission is back in the shop now. ( dot number: tire size: 16 inch )
Intermittently vehicle stalled.dealer has inspectedvehicle three times. Manufacturer has been notified.
Engine experienced hard start up and high pitched noise, hard start up corrected however noise persists. Mjs
In approximately a five week period, my truck has failed to start twice and died once as i crossed a busy intersection. Both times the truck failed to start, the dealer installed a new fuel pump, (now on my third pump) and after the vehicle died in the intersection while moving about 20 mph, a new distributor cap and rotor was installed but the failure could also be fuel pump related. In both cases the mechanic stated on the repair order that the wiring had shorted out. The service manager indicates that he has no solutions and this is not an uncommon occurance. The fact that one never knows if he will successfully make it across several lanes of traffic without the engine quitting is inherently unsafe. A call to chevrolet customer service indicates that they are very sorry but they really don't know just what to tell me.
Mileage now 100000 dealer now identified evo sensor to be faulty. The number of these failures on the nhtsa is extensive is a manufactuerer recall in effect? my opinion is further investigation is mandatory to avoid catastrophic failures and injury.
When making a left or right turn, the steering wheel gives and causes temporary steering loss.tsthe 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.*jg
Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle making loud noise sounds while vehicle is running; dealer notified, and informed consumer that the problem is a defective air intake valve which they can repair, but will void engine warranty if they repair it.
Problem #1: the fuel pump relay doesn't seem to disengage after first starting the engine and it heats up.this causes rough operating of the engine.further investigation shows that the maxi fuse to the lighting system heats up also, but does not fail. Another area that is affected is the mini fuse to the courtesy lamps.it heats up, but does not fail.the last area to be affected is the evaporative emission canister vacuum switch.it acts as if the wheels are out of balance around 50mph.i have taken this vehicle in to the dealership on a number of occasions and they either can't find anything wrong or try and tell me that the fuel injectors are at fault.they put injector cleaner in the fuel tank on two occasions, which made it run worse.i asked to have the injectors replaced while it was still under warranty and they said they had to follow procedure bulletin #00-06-04-003 before taking that step.the problem still existed, but they haven't offered to replace fuel injectors.my thinking is that the problem is really the ignition switch.can you please advise me of any other similar complaints and how it was resolved?probelm #2:while driving straight highway at about 55 mph steering feels loose and wants shift lanes on it's own.on sweeping turns it turns to the right on it's own.i had the front end alligned and a new set of tires, but the problem still exists.any advise?
When making a left or right turn, the steering wheel gives and causes temporary steering loss.tsthe 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.*jg
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. One day i was driving down the road the cop stops me and tells me that i have no brake lights on the right side luckily he warned me but a new harness cost like $50.also my power sterring pump that has went out twice in less than a year costing about $80 each time.the only thing i have to say is that this may be the last chevy that i ever own and that is saying a lot because i myself has owned four my family three that is seven if i can add, so that could be alot of vehicles that could go to another make all together. This is not a threat jus want my air-conditioner fixed, but they say that there is a nationwide backorder just my luck.
When making a left or right turn, the steering wheel gives and causes temporary steering loss.tsthe 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.*jg
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.*ml
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. One day i was driving down the road the cop stops me and tells me that i have no brake lights on the right side luckily he warned me but a new harness cost like $50.also my power sterring pump that has went out twice in less than a year costing about $80 each time.the only thing i have to say is that this may be the last chevy that i ever own and that is saying a lot because i myself has owned four my family three that is seven if i can add, so that could be alot of vehicles that could go to another make all together. This is not a threat jus want my air-conditioner fixed, but they say that there is a nationwide backorder just my luck.
Didn't get rapaired yet. Chevy will replace pumps, but i have to pay for the fuel system to get flushed because of metal in the system that is from the deffective pump. Which they say is $1100 and i think is outrageous.
Aluminum intake manifold is mounted tocast iron engine block.2 metals expand differently, causing anti freeze to leak from intake manifold in large quantities.
Fuel line infuel pump was burned up. Contacted dealer.replace the fuel pump and sending unit.
This incident has happened more than once and has not been resolved.while drivingvehicle stalled. Driver triedwas unable to restart vehicle.driver noticed that steering wheel and the brakes failed, and would not work when applied.the driver had the truck towed to the dealer, and mechanicdetermined that the fuelpump needed to be replaced.this is the third pump installed in the vehicle since it was purchased.when the pump failed the engine shut down without warning and there was no power steering or brakes, the vehicle just rolled to a stop.
While driving approximately 45 mph vehicle stalled. When servicing it was determined to bethe fuel pump.
Dt: the automobile would not start.no previous problems, this was the first incident.the consumer assumed it was the fuel pump.an independent mechanic came out to inspect the vehicle.he determined the fuel tank sending unit assembly had caught on fire which melted the wiring inside the fuel tank.there were no visible flames, when this incident occurred was unknown.he was unaware of this problem and would have not known unless the mechanic had pulled thefuel pan bed and discovered this failure.the mechanic offered no explanation as to why this happened.the plastic simply melted, and the wiring was burned.there have been no repairs or corrections made at this time.
Problem #1: the fuel pump relay doesn't seem to disengage after first starting the engine and it heats up.this causes rough operating of the engine.further investigation shows that the maxi fuse to the lighting system heats up also, but does not fail. Another area that is affected is the mini fuse to the courtesy lamps.it heats up, but does not fail.the last area to be affected is the evaporative emission canister vacuum switch.it acts as if the wheels are out of balance around 50mph.i have taken this vehicle in to the dealership on a number of occasions and they either can't find anything wrong or try and tell me that the fuel injectors are at fault.they put injector cleaner in the fuel tank on two occasions, which made it run worse.i asked to have the injectors replaced while it was still under warranty and they said they had to follow procedure bulletin #00-06-04-003 before taking that step.the problem still existed, but they haven't offered to replace fuel injectors.my thinking is that the problem is really the ignition switch.can you please advise me of any other similar complaints and how it was resolved?probelm #2:while driving straight highway at about 55 mph steering feels loose and wants shift lanes on it's own.on sweeping turns it turns to the right on it's own.i had the front end alligned and a new set of tires, but the problem still exists.any advise?
Electrical components of fuel pump burned up along with wiring harness.
Transmission would hesitate before shifting gears. Had entire transmission system replaced along with fuel pump & wiring.
Fuel pump broke, causingvehicle to have a no start condition.dealer cannot determine the problem.please provide further information.
Fuel sendingunit has an electrical shortage which causesfuel pump to burn. Please give any further details.
While traveling at 25 mph engine suddenlyshut down without warning.cause unknown. Took to dealer, and they stated that fuel pump assembly shorted out and almost caused a fire.dealer stated vehicle could have exploded. Please provide any further information.
Owner has a hard time starting vehicle. Owner has to throw gasoline in the throttle body in order to start. Dealer says vehicle needs new fuel pump.
The fuel pump wiring heated up, which caused the pump to fail.
For several months, the truck has been cutting off unexpectedly while driving. This is extremely dangerous as it loses power steering and is very hard to control. It has cut out in the middle of busy intersections as well. Gm is aware there is a problem - they recently sent out a notice claiming they were extending the warranty on the fuel injection pump. However, when i took the vehicle to the dealership they refused to fix the problem. Not only that they refused to sell me parts so that my mechanic could fix it. I am now stuck with a $35,000 truck that is not safe to drive and i cannot get repaired.
Fuel injector valve failed due to additives in california gasoline.
This fuel injector pump was replaced 5 months after the purchase of this truck in july 1997 at 11,232 miles on the odometer.in sept of 2000 the same problems started again and was taken to dealership.they said they could diagnose it unless it was doing the stalling out, so we proceeded to drive the vehicle as it was our only means of transportation.on dec. 26 we had truck towed to dealership to have the same part replaced as was done in 1997 only 5 months after we purchased this new truck.this part as told to us by chevrolet and the dealership they had a special policy # 00064 - our ref # c02653123 thru chevr. Was told that there should be no problem in replacing the part again.now they are renigin on it.said we were over our miles - 120,000 or 11 yrs.the part was going bad at 118,187 in sept., but we kept being told by the dealership that it was not showing up and was probably bad gas.we took it 3 times and they never documented it only fixed other problems.now that the warranty is out, the truck has completely stopped running and they refuse to honor replacing the part that should have been done in sept.so here we are in the middle because of the dealership mechanics refusing to believe it was that until they replaced a water sensor to be able to put the computer on it to verify it and we had already taken it to 2 other mechanics that told us that was the problem and to take it to the dealership since it was a bad part that they were having trouble with since 1994.no one imformed us of this...now we are faced with a bill of over $1700.00 to replace this same part that we knew was bad and we were under the miles of our warranty for this, but since the dealership mechanics said that was not the problem, we kept driving it since it was our only means of getting to work.we need help... Thank you for anything you can do for us.
Fuel injectors plug up every 10,000 miles, water pump went out at 40,000 miles, alternator went out at 45,000 miles all in all this truck is a piece of crap. *nlm
Instantaneous power loss while passing semi-truck trailer. Problem confirmed by chevrolet dealer as due to stuck fuel injector.placed driver, passenger and other vehicle occupants at risk of collision.problem had been previously serviced by another chevrolet dealer only one month before. Dealers claim that chevrolet vortec engine fuel injectors have known sticking problem with california formula fuels. Diagram of potential collision situation available upon request.
Engine idle very rough; loss of power; spantaneous onset, due to failure of the fuel injector, which needed repair and cleaning from contamination of gas.
When making a left or right turn, the steering wheel gives and causes temporary steering loss.tsthe 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.*jg
While trying to start the vehicle the engine would not turn over. The consumer checked the fuel pump and found that the connector that feeds the fuel to the pump was burned out.the consumer was concerned because the connector was actually inside of the fuel tank.
Fuel line infuel pump was burned up. Contacted dealer.replace the fuel pump and sending unit.
Vehicle would not start.there was a fire inlower gas tank float, wires were burned. Please provide additional information.
Fuel sendingunit has an electrical shortage which causesfuel pump to burn. Please give any further details.
Engine is a 6.5 turbo diesel. I bought this vehicle used so have no previous history whether it happened before i owned it. Vehicle engine started to die while driving, occasionally at first. It would restart immediately sometimes and sometimes it had to sit for a while. This problem started in years previous to 2010 intermittently but became more frequent in 2010- 2011. Didn't matter what speed i was traveling, it would quit on the interstate going 75 mph or in driveway going 5 mph. Shut off without warning and immediately like someone turned the key off. All power steering and power brakes failed but fortunately i was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and stop it when it happened, only because i knew how to steer with out power steering and had the strength to do it. With others this could easily cause serious accidents.multiple attempts were made over the years with a mechanic to find the problem with no luck. Finally someone suggested replacing the pmd module which i did in 2011 and it solved the problem for 3 more years. It is now happening again. I was told the pmd module needs to be located outside of the engine compartment because itgets too hot and causes this failure. I believe this constitutes a poor design and a defect that needs to be rectified. Since this happened to my vehicle i have talked with several other people just in my area who own the same type of engine and have had the same problem and others in other areas.
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 updated 2/26/2015
Fuel injectors plug up every 10,000 miles, water pump went out at 40,000 miles, alternator went out at 45,000 miles all in all this truck is a piece of crap. *nlm
Key entry to doors failed only keyless entry working. Mjs
The vehicles driver side door latch stretched and snapped.*jg
While driving down the roadon a right hand curve the steering wheel seems to try to turn right by itself. You have to hold it steady to keep it from going off the road.
Transmission/overdrive melted.
Shift cable clip fell off causing loss of control of vehicle, shift cable had been replaced prior in 1997. Mjs
When at slow speed there is a popping noise when gears change, dealer could not find problem. *mjs
Transmission slams from 1st to 2nd when hot or vehicle is carrying a load. Transmission specialist tells me that this is a common problem with these trucks. Manufacturer denies a problem exists.
While driving a loud noise occurred followinglocking up of transmission cause unknown.please give any further details.
The numbers failure and fatalities and anything that has a series of 9 is only in the boxes so that the form would advance to the next step. Everytime i drive the truck as it is shifting to third gear the rear differental or the tranmission makes a loud klunking sound. I also have a rattle under the vehicle that the dealer says that is the shocks. They have tightened them up but they still rattle. I have contacted gm myself but they refuse to help. My voice is just not loud enough.
The a/t hesitates coming out of a turn at 15 mph when accelerating and is slow to shift up in gears. On wet pavement the transmission catches and spins the rear wheeels causing the vehicle to go side ways. This has been annon going problem. The dealer put in a new transmission when it was only going to be serviced. I wascharged $2,600.00 for the transmission. The only problem is it does the same thing and now leaks fluid. The hotter the transmission gets, the worse it performs. The anti lock brake system does not operate evenly on the brakes. This is evident on the unusual wear to the rear brakes. On an emergency stop the rear brakes lock up. In the past the dealer said it was because there is no weight in the bed of the truck. I have battled and repaired the brake system since purchasing the truck. Finally everthing mentioned gave out, the only response from the dealer was that the truck has to many miles. Additionally i have filed a complaint with the state of california automotive consumer affairs for the concerns, false and misleading statements, writings by the dealer. The vehicle is somewhat ok on dry pavement, but loss of control on wet pavement. I did contact chevrolet assistance in writing. They acknowledged my response, but declined to discuss the defects with the transmission and brake system.
This vehicle has been a nightmare.the brakes have failed, the steering column has gone out, i had to replace all the tires and get a front end alignment, the alternater went out, and the transmission has never worked correctly.it clanks loudly when shifting gears, doesn't idle correctly, and shuts off.i have had it rebuilt on three separate occasions.on one occasion it even caught on fire.the transmission is back in the shop now. ( dot number: tire size: 16 inch )
Front brass bushing shattered and filings ran through transmission.repairing dealer indicates that this was the third such case in two days.contacted selling dealer who indicated that several cases had been seen there for same transmission issue.sli
When driving the truck and slowing down to come to a stop there is a clunking noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. Once in a while this happens when making a complete stop and picking up speed. As soon as the transmission shifts itmakesa clunking sound. Dealer stated that this is a normal noise.
When driving at any speed the steering wheel will go from different lanes, and there is vibration wihtin the steering wheel.glove compartment won't close all the way, and the engine check light won't go off. Also,there is a knocking noise coming from the transmission when shfiting from 3rd to 4th gear vehicle had been into the shop two times, and the dealer can't determine the cause.
Truck is considered a lemon but dealer states that it doesn't qualify for a buy back. No safety defect (s) mentioned in summary.
Transmission went out at 40,000 miles.consumer was told thattransmission was not under warranty. 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.
I currently own a 1997 silverado ext cab fleet side.i've had my brakes serviced numerous times and it continues to pull to the left when i'm braking.also it's very hesitant in picking up speed when passing even with major tune-ups at chevy dealerships only to be serviced.i'm constantly purchasing front tires for my truck, with front end alignments being done often with the purchase of these tires.
I drove the truck to the gas station and it was fine.i restarted the truck to leave and when i shifted to reverse, nothing happened.i pushed the truck back and it would go forward in only 1st and 3rd gear.
A fire started under the middle console, causingtransmission to malfunction. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted.
Ever since i bought this truck it has been nothing but a problem. From tires ,electric mirrors ,electric windows,clanking/banging drive shaft noise and other little quirks. The only thing that i feel that will last (longer than my payments) is the motor. The dealer of this auto wasn't much better; "they" just said that it was agood thing that i purchased the extended warranty!!!
According to the dealer, the transmission valve is failing and this is a common problem with these vehicles and is temperature related.
Transmission would hesitate before shifting gears. Had entire transmission system replaced along with fuel pump & wiring.
The transmission made a sound while in 1st gear.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repairs.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Truck is considered a lemon but dealer states that it doesn't qualify for a buy back. No safety defect (s) mentioned in summary.
At 62,000 milesfan clutch broke and nowtransmission needs to be replaced, 2nd gear is gone.the rear seal is leaking and was replaced already at 18,600the front brakes were repaired at 25,600 then at 35,300 the entire front brakes completely replaced rotors and all(problems with calipers) the repairing dealer claimed it wsn't covered under warranty even though all repairs we done by chevrolet dealers. Now i am facing approximately $2,000. In repairs to the transmission.......chevrolet give me a brake. E.
Continual problems with transmission faliure. Should look into other instances.
Nar6-03-2003*mrautomatic transmission burned up as a result of overdrive.
At about 48000 miles i started experiencing a hard shift between second and third gear. It is very intermittent. It didn't matter if it was a long drive or short . In the last two weeks it has happened about 3 times. Whenever it happens all i need to do is pull over, turn the engine off for a few seconds, turn it on again and it's gone till the next time. Sometimes the check engine light is on sometimes it's off, does not seem to have any connection to the frequency of the problem occuring. I do not drive my truck hard. When i took it to the dealer they read the computer code and told me the the transmission was leaking internally and woud cost about $1500 to re-build it. At first i thought it was just bad luck until yesterday. I ran into a reggie williams who has the same year and model truck, same engine and transmission and the exact same problem down to the milage when it started happening, he will also be sending in a form. Sincemeeting reggie i have become very suspicious. I've had other chevy trucks and they last a long time without problem, and those i have had are minor. I contacted the chevy customer support people and they know nothing aboutwhat myself and reggie are experiencing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Consumer was complaining abouta transmissionproblem. Transmission changed roughly when exiting off a ramp.driverhad to turn vehicle off and wait 5-10 seconds,then restart to reset the computer.
Steering was known to lock up several times when truck was owned for less then six months. Was in shop for steering six times.four wheel drive then went out. Immediately followed by the transmission. No reverse and only had 1st and 2nd. Repairs have been extremely costly. My dream is now a nightmare. The steering could be fatal to any driver i just got lucky and wasn't driving fast when it locked up.
When making a left or right turn, the steering wheel gives and causes temporary steering loss.tsthe 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.*jg
While the vehicle was shut off with emergency brake on, vehicle rolled in reverse.dealertook transmission and rear end apart andcould not duplicate problem.
Truck was in park and 4wd low parked o a 14 degree hill with engine faciang up the road; truck jumped out of park while operator was behind the truck and rolled backwards down the hill.
While driving on wet or dry pavement and applying brakes,anti-lock brakes kicked in. This problemwas intermittent. Also,dealer said bearings were worn out.
Ck 1500/silverado.a plastic bag was picked up on the driveshaft and traveled to the rear end and got into the rear axle seal and all of the rear end oil was lost. The rear end locked up.could result in a crash and/or loss of control.
At 62,000 milesfan clutch broke and nowtransmission needs to be replaced, 2nd gear is gone.the rear seal is leaking and was replaced already at 18,600the front brakes were repaired at 25,600 then at 35,300 the entire front brakes completely replaced rotors and all(problems with calipers) the repairing dealer claimed it wsn't covered under warranty even though all repairs we done by chevrolet dealers. Now i am facing approximately $2,000. In repairs to the transmission.......chevrolet give me a brake. E.
At 62,000 milesfan clutch broke and nowtransmission needs to be replaced, 2nd gear is gone.the rear seal is leaking and was replaced already at 18,600the front brakes were repaired at 25,600 then at 35,300 the entire front brakes completely replaced rotors and all(problems with calipers) the repairing dealer claimed it wsn't covered under warranty even though all repairs we done by chevrolet dealers. Now i am facing approximately $2,000. In repairs to the transmission.......chevrolet give me a brake. E.
Shifts hard and makes a loud sound and jerks the veh.i talked to many transmission shops.and they say that it is very common with the 97 models it cost around $300.00 dollars to fix.something to do with shifting tube that has to be drilled out because of fluid pressure.this is also true with every veh with the same transmission. Now you now the truth so fix the problem gm.your getting as bad as f.o.r.d.
Defective front passenger seat belt gets locked.yh
Passenger seat belt retracting mechanism failed.yh
While sitting at a traffic lightconsumer was rear ended at about 50 mph andseat belts did not tighten up, and the seat itself collapsed. Contacted dealer.
Seat belt retractors replaced on two occasions.
While sitting at a traffic lightconsumer was rear ended at about 50 mph andseat belts did not tighten up, and the seat itself collapsed. Contacted dealer.
I was stopped in traffic and was rear ended by a ford f-150 going 20-40 mph estimated.both my son and i were hurled backwards because the seats collapsed backwards. We both sustained injuries to our necks and backs.i believe that if we were not rear ended or the seats wouldn't have collapsed we would have not received any injuries.i believe these seats have a potential of being dangerous and the company needs to do something about it right away before some else gets injured.
When making a left or right turn, the steering wheel gives and causes temporary steering loss.tsthe 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.*jg
Driver's side seat collapsed backward. Please provide more information.
The driver side seat back doesn't latch into place.while traveling on the highway. The dealership is aware of the problem.ts
Started from stop and the back of the driver seat flipped backwards.i was holding on the steering wheel and as i fell back my foot came off the gas pedal and the bottom of the seat slid forward.i was able to get up in time to hit brake and avoid hitting car in front.i did not sustain injury.seat is now broken.back will not stay up and bottom will not lock in place.cannot drive the truck safely.
Loose back bench seat. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that condition was normal for that seat. Consumer would like nhtsa help in this matter.
Seat adjuster lever is not working properly. When lifting lever to adjust seat to either move backwards or forwards rail cables would be malfunctioning. It's not allowingseat to move properly,allowing extended cab portion to be used. Had talked to dealer.indication was no recalls or tsb listed.
While driving consumer heard a noise, and the driver's seat back fell all the way back.seat wouldnot stay in the upright position.
While driving at 30 mph driver's side seat started sliding back and forth on the track.several minutes later,the entire seat back fell backwards, andconsumer nearly lost control of the vehicle. Manufacturer and the dealer were notified of the problem.
Consumer stepped on gas and as he started to pick up speed, the seat flipped backkwards, gave away completely. Consumer slightly injured his shoulder and back.
At 123,000 miles consumer had the driver's side seat frame replaced because it broke. Currently,at 144,000 milesthe seat frame broke again. Dealer was notified.
While traveling 35 mph,on the highway left front seat collapsed backward then forward.driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. Mechanic determined that thereclining mechanism wore out.this problem has happened twice in a little over one year.the first replacement part only lasted 8000 miles.the consumer believes the part should be recalled.
Brake line rusted into on left rear wheel was repaired, every since this happened brake pedal is very spongy stopping power is not what it used to be or should be. I have also replaced front calipers,rotors,pads,master cylinder,powerbrake booster,rear drums, shoes,cylinders,emergency brake cable .cannot get the air out of brake system very annoying situation and dangerous because i cannot stop truck very quickly due to spongy brakes.
While traveling at 40-50 mph vehicle's front dove sharply and smoke began to pour from front end.
Anti lock brake module failed causing brakes pedal to go completly to the floor board when applied.
When brakes are applied the pedal pushes back and pulses heavy.this happens at even slow speeds.
Front rotors failed causing warping.
I currently own a 1997 silverado ext cab fleet side.i've had my brakes serviced numerous times and it continues to pull to the left when i'm braking.also it's very hesitant in picking up speed when passing even with major tune-ups at chevy dealerships only to be serviced.i'm constantly purchasing front tires for my truck, with front end alignments being done often with the purchase of these tires.
Consumer stated tailgate cables corroded.consumer was very concerned that they will fail. The consumer stated that both tailgate cables failed.the vehicle has experienced brake failure and windshield wiper motor failure.*tc
I have two problems with the abs and brake pedal surge on my 1997 silverado ext-cab k-1500 z71.under light braking conditions the brakes momentarily engage followed by short intervals of pressure/loss of pressure until the vehicle stops.i have never lost (at least until this point in time) complete brake pressure.the second problem occurs when the brake surge is not present.in this case, the abs system activates.the brake problems occur everytime the vehicle is driven (dry and wet conditions).i have had the truck serviced twice in the past month, and my dealer cannot locate the problem.their recommendation is to start replacing brake component by component until it is solved ($$$).their comment to me is that the rear brake system (that's the area that my dealer is focusing on) is a poor design by gm.
When going 10 mph or less, applying the brakes either produces a very hard pedal or anti-locks kick in. This has happened on dry roads with light to moderate pedal pressure. Was instructed that only 1999 and newer silverados are included in a campaign.
Driver must apply brakes harder than normal. The anti-lock brakes systemactivates & the erratic power steering experience failurewhich results in extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot duplicate defect.
Defective/ excessive wear of rotors/pads/drums, and shoes. Vehicle has been experienceing problem with constent replacement of brake parts within 10-15,0000 miles of wear . Four rotors were replaced, along with being turned over more then twice each, before replacment.also, six sets of pads/ four drums and four sets of shoes. Were replaced. These problems were caused by defective brake systemparts..consumer requesting nhtsa to look into this matter.
While driving applied brakes, but brakes failed and hit another vehicle.
Dt:1997 chevrolet silverado.the anti lock brakes go to the floor when braking.this happens all the time. Contacted dealership, and warranty expired.the consumer contacted manufacturer, and they said my warranty expired at 36, 000 miles. Have not had any accidents.the consumer thought thereneeded to be a recall on older vehicles regardinganti lock brakes.
Dt:the abs is kicking in when it is not suppose to be working. The abs only kicks on on low speeds like 5-15 mph, pulling into a parking lot or stopping at stop signs. The abs is worse in cold weather. No prior warning to the failure. It starts making a anti-lock braking noise when the abs kicks on. Took to the chevrolet dealer, and they could not find a problem with the vehicle. Took to a local service station and he told him that it was the abs right off.
Abs prematurely engages on any surface. Once abs is released main brakes kick in, causing vehicle to feel as though it will not stop in time.dealer has been notified, and cannot find a remedy to fix the problem.the dealer changed both hubs as possible cause of abs problem but it did not solve it.
Dt: theconsumer noticed a problem ondecember 1, 2004 with the absbrake system, there is a recallbut consumer's vehicle is not included. At slow speeds when pressing the brake pedal the abs system will activate.can hear a moaning sound when it activates. The abs system activates no matter what the road conditions are.there is no forewarning before this happens. When this first started it was intermittent, and now it does this every time vehicle is driven.
Dt:the contact stated while pulling outfrom aparking place or slowing down, andwhen pressing on the brake pedal, brakeswill become stiff andwill pulsate.
There is intermittent brake failure, pedal will go to floor. Consumer feelsproblem isrear abs brakes. Vehicle taken to dealer 3 times, cannot duplicate problem, cannot remedy.consumer states he can not haul his trailer or haul any large loads because of faulty rear brakes, the front shoes have been replaced with lifetime brake pads twice and the rear ones look brand new.
Abs brake failure; when applying the brakes truck slowed down a little, but did not come to a complete stop, causing driver to rearend another vehicle. This happened on dry pavement, no inclement weather. Driver had plenty of braking distance. The air bags did not deploy when this happened. The truck was towed to the dealer with major bumper damage.
Dt*: the contact stated the abs engaged while stopping at speeds of 10mph or less.there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.although the problem persisted, the vehicle was not seen by a dealer.
Upon depressing brakes under normal stopping conditions,brake pedal was very sloppy which caused extended stopping distance. Also, problemtended to occur moreon dry pavement. Consumer has contacteddealer. Dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any further details.
Abs problems; intermittently when applying the brakespedal feels very spongy and goes down to the floorboard. This happens on normal road surfaces. No difference on wet road surfaces.dealer was notified about the problem.problem has not been corrected.
Consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes. The brakes will lock up causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.nlm
When depressingbrake pedal hardbrake indicator light will not flash. Dealer has been notified.please provide further information.
Whenever brakes are applied the brake pedal goes completely to the floor. Took to dealer & mechanic could not locate what was causing the problem.was at dealerprior to brake pedal problem. Has happened 5 other times before.
Consumer states after turning off the engine, there was a motor running that was vibratiing the whole vehicle.consumer looked under vehicle and saw abs burning red cherry hot.
The issue that has just caused the 800,000 vehicle recall for gm, the issue with the anti-lock brakes, is on vehicles older than the 1999. I have a 1997 silverado and was having the problem of the anti-lockbrakes engaging at low speeds, it started happening in 1999 and got worse over time. We took the vehicle in for repairs and they replaced the sensor that triggers the anti- lock brakes, at a cost of several hundred dollars. They said this sensor gets dirty and then fails. I am concerned as to why the recall is only going back to the 1999 models when in fact the problem is occurring in older models as well, as i said mine is a 1997 silverado.
Both frontal abs brake sensors have gone bad which causes brake failure. Upon depressing the brake pedal to make a stop, the pedal travels to the floorboard, causing brake failure. Consumer has contacted the dealer.complete hub and sensor system has to be replaced. *ml
While driving on wet or dry pavement and applying brakes,anti-lock brakes kicked in. This problemwas intermittent. Also,dealer said bearings were worn out.
When applying brakes (abs) have to use both hands to control steering wheel; steering locks up when foot on brakes; w/foot off brakes, able to steer or turn. Took to dealer & informed it's the new steering system in place. Told manufacturer nothing was wrong.
Everytimebrakes are applied vehicle pulls tothe right.when trying to make a sudden stopvehicle's pull to right is even worse . Contacted dealer, anddealer could never find cause.
When applying brakes pedal went down to floor, not stopping vehicle. Consumer was hit by another vehicle. Driver and passenger were injured.please add vin.
The braking system malfunctioned,causing causing a rear end accident.dealer cannot determine problem. No prior problems with brakes.
While backing into their driving way, going approx. 5 mph or less, vehicle continued to back through garage door while foot was still applying brakes. Two injuries waere received by passenger in back and head. Can nhtsa help in this matter; unable to take vehicle to dealer shopnot knowing if somthing else may happen. Agin your help in this matter are needed.
The a/t hesitates coming out of a turn at 15 mph when accelerating and is slow to shift up in gears. On wet pavement the transmission catches and spins the rear wheeels causing the vehicle to go side ways. This has been annon going problem. The dealer put in a new transmission when it was only going to be serviced. I wascharged $2,600.00 for the transmission. The only problem is it does the same thing and now leaks fluid. The hotter the transmission gets, the worse it performs. The anti lock brake system does not operate evenly on the brakes. This is evident on the unusual wear to the rear brakes. On an emergency stop the rear brakes lock up. In the past the dealer said it was because there is no weight in the bed of the truck. I have battled and repaired the brake system since purchasing the truck. Finally everthing mentioned gave out, the only response from the dealer was that the truck has to many miles. Additionally i have filed a complaint with the state of california automotive consumer affairs for the concerns, false and misleading statements, writings by the dealer. The vehicle is somewhat ok on dry pavement, but loss of control on wet pavement. I did contact chevrolet assistance in writing. They acknowledged my response, but declined to discuss the defects with the transmission and brake system.
While drivingatapproximately 45mph touched the brakes and vehicle will verve left or right, in whatever directiondriveristrying to turn.faulty steering sensor.
This vehicle has been a nightmare.the brakes have failed, the steering column has gone out, i had to replace all the tires and get a front end alignment, the alternater went out, and the transmission has never worked correctly.it clanks loudly when shifting gears, doesn't idle correctly, and shuts off.i have had it rebuilt on three separate occasions.on one occasion it even caught on fire.the transmission is back in the shop now. ( dot number: tire size: 16 inch )
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal beomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance.the dealer has been notified.
Vehicle was involved in two collisions due to brake failure.while applying brakespedal wouldstart to pulsateand harden. Vehicle would continue on without stopping. Manufacturer notified.
Vehicle pulls to the right when brakes are engage with no pressure to the brake pedal. (front and right) there is a slight pulsating at 35 mph that gets sharp and acute at 55 mph.upon inspection right outer disc pad was missing the lower 1 1/2 inch of pad.all brake pads were replaced.the slight intermittent pull has happened once after the pads were replaced.dealer can't locate the problem.*jg
Consumer states abs brake module still run after turning vehicle off, consumer would have to go under hood and pull fuse.dealer has contacted. Please provide further information. Ph
Vehicle experiencing a problem withbrakes releasingthemselves before stopping.abs would intermittently/prematurley engage.dealer notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .
Braking-excessive pedal travel, must be pumped up to correct, dealer replaced front pads, turned rotors to no avail.steering-vehicle wanders and pulls to right at moderate to high speeds. I have aruled out curvature of roadway although vehicle does tend to track in tire ruts.
The anti lock braking system failed, as a result the brake pedal went down to the floor.nlm
Consumer as a problem withanti-lock brake system.when he appliesbrakes pedal goes all the way to the floor.pedal is soft.he will contact the dealership.
Dt: while going at a slow speed the anti lock brakes activate and the brakes don't work. Had a mechanic look at it and do a computer codecheck, but nothing showed up because the car was not moving. Had to deactivate the anti lock brakes.
Consumer states: abs brakes activated while stopping at low speed as a result the vehicle would not stop. Abs sensorhas been replaced 3 times. Dealer is aware of the problem. *sb
While traveling on the highwaybrake pedal went all the way down to the floor. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
While the consumer was applying brakes, the brake pedal goes to the floor. Took the vehicle to the dealer three times, and the dealer stated the brakes were performing as designed.
There is intermittent brake failure, pedal will go to floor. Consumer feelsproblem isrear abs brakes. Vehicle taken to dealer 3 times, cannot duplicate problem, cannot remedy.consumer states he can not haul his trailer or haul any large loads because of faulty rear brakes, the front shoes have been replaced with lifetime brake pads twice and the rear ones look brand new.
While driving at low speeds, when brakes are applied they don't hold.then theirs a knocking noise and brakes will engage.the dealership cannot fix the problem.please provide more details. Ts
When slowing down to a stop there's a grinding noise, brake pedal goes down further than normal, but will stop. Problem is intermittent.
At 62,000 milesfan clutch broke and nowtransmission needs to be replaced, 2nd gear is gone.the rear seal is leaking and was replaced already at 18,600the front brakes were repaired at 25,600 then at 35,300 the entire front brakes completely replaced rotors and all(problems with calipers) the repairing dealer claimed it wsn't covered under warranty even though all repairs we done by chevrolet dealers. Now i am facing approximately $2,000. In repairs to the transmission.......chevrolet give me a brake. E.
Front brakes are worn out, leaving only the back brakes to stop the vehicle. When this happens at a high speed the truck vibrates.this vehicle has had eighteen sets of brakes at owner'sexpense.
Vehicle pulls to the right when brakes are engage with no pressure to the brake pedal. (front and right) there is a slight pulsating at 35 mph that gets sharp and acute at 55 mph.upon inspection right outer disc pad was missing the lower 1 1/2 inch of pad.all brake pads were replaced.the slight intermittent pull has happened once after the pads were replaced.dealer can't locate the problem.*jg
Ever since i bought this truck it has been nothing but a problem. From tires ,electric mirrors ,electric windows,clanking/banging drive shaft noise and other little quirks. The only thing that i feel that will last (longer than my payments) is the motor. The dealer of this auto wasn't much better; "they" just said that it was agood thing that i purchased the extended warranty!!!
Defective/ excessive wear of rotors/pads/drums, and shoes. Vehicle has been experienceing problem with constent replacement of brake parts within 10-15,0000 miles of wear . Four rotors were replaced, along with being turned over more then twice each, before replacment.also, six sets of pads/ four drums and four sets of shoes. Were replaced. These problems were caused by defective brake systemparts..consumer requesting nhtsa to look into this matter.
Brakes pulsate at 10 mph. Please provide additional information.
Brake pads failed.
Ever since i bought this truck it has been nothing but a problem. From tires ,electric mirrors ,electric windows,clanking/banging drive shaft noise and other little quirks. The only thing that i feel that will last (longer than my payments) is the motor. The dealer of this auto wasn't much better; "they" just said that it was agood thing that i purchased the extended warranty!!!
Defective/ excessive wear of rotors/pads/drums, and shoes. Vehicle has been experienceing problem with constent replacement of brake parts within 10-15,0000 miles of wear . Four rotors were replaced, along with being turned over more then twice each, before replacment.also, six sets of pads/ four drums and four sets of shoes. Were replaced. These problems were caused by defective brake systemparts..consumer requesting nhtsa to look into this matter.
The rear brake line (steel) on my 1997 chevrolet silverado fractured while driving on the roadway resulting in loss of brake fluid and diminished braking ability. The brake line, which was located on the driver's side frame rail alongside the fuel tank, was replaced at a chevrolet dealership and is now in my possession. I was informed that there were two (2) instances recently at the same dealer where the same brake line on 1997 chevrolet pickups failed due to rust. I noted that my failed brake line appeared to have been rusted in the area of the failure.
Consumers master cylinder and brake booster failed causing vehicle to loose steering and braking ability while driving and she crashed into the highway divider, as a result the air bag deployend, trapping and suffocating her.the inside of the vehicle became filled with smoke, the doors were jammed and she was unable to open the until someone came to her vehicle and opened the door from the outside.nlm
Consumers master cylinder and brake booster failed causing vehicle to loose steering and braking ability while driving and she crashed into the highway divider, as a result the air bag deployend, trapping and suffocating her.the inside of the vehicle became filled with smoke, the doors were jammed and she was unable to open the until someone came to her vehicle and opened the door from the outside.nlm
Consumers master cylinder and brake booster failed causing vehicle to loose steering and braking ability while driving and she crashed into the highway divider, as a result the air bag deployend, trapping and suffocating her.the inside of the vehicle became filled with smoke, the doors were jammed and she was unable to open the until someone came to her vehicle and opened the door from the outside.nlm
Master brake cylinder failed resulting in vehicle collision with several injuries. Yh
The rear wheel brake cylinders had blown their seals causing consumers to experience low brake pedal.nlm
While at a traffic light vehicle was creeping foward, consumer pressed brake a little harder and pedal went to the floor.consumer could hear vacuum hissing when pressing brake.please provide any further information.
When driving the vehicle and applying the brakes,airwas coming from the brakes.consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to have them check out the brakes.dealer told the consumer not drive the vehicle due to the brake vacuum pump. Failure.
Consumers master cylinder and brake booster failed causing vehicle to loose steering and braking ability while driving and she crashed into the highway divider, as a result the air bag deployend, trapping and suffocating her.the inside of the vehicle became filled with smoke, the doors were jammed and she was unable to open the until someone came to her vehicle and opened the door from the outside.nlm
Consumers master cylinder and brake booster failed causing vehicle to loose steering and braking ability while driving and she crashed into the highway divider, as a result the air bag deployend, trapping and suffocating her.the inside of the vehicle became filled with smoke, the doors were jammed and she was unable to open the until someone came to her vehicle and opened the door from the outside.nlm
Consumers master cylinder and brake booster failed causing vehicle to loose steering and braking ability while driving and she crashed into the highway divider, as a result the air bag deployend, trapping and suffocating her.the inside of the vehicle became filled with smoke, the doors were jammed and she was unable to open the until someone came to her vehicle and opened the door from the outside.nlm
While making a turn by turningsteering wheel vehicle traveled like ice was on road, soon after returning to normal travel. Manufacturer has been notified . Please provide further infnormation.
When driving at any speed the steering wheel gets loose. If i'm on a road with a curve and i have pressure on the steering wheel to the right let's say or left the steering wheel would suddenly loosen up and quickly turn in the direction of the pressure i'm applying.as if opening a jar.it gets that loose.i almost hit a couple of parked cars because of this.the only reason we found out about what the problem was is we overheard a chevy owner showing someone the part he had to change.this was after we had the front end done to no avail.this guy had thousands of dollars worth of front end work done at three different chevy dealers to no avail.our part cost $50 and the labor was $100. I've talked to tahoe owners and rode in their vehicles and they all have the same problem as i did.we had to tell them what the fix was.pretty lame seeing the dealers don't even know. If chevy would at least tell their mechanics if they won't recall.by the way the part is a evo sensor and it raps around the steering column inside the vehicle right above the brake pedal.we would have changed it ourselves but you have to fool with the airbag, so we paid someone to do it.also, this problem occurred hundreds of times before we fixed it.there wasn't just one incident date as you made me fill out on your form. Thank-you. *la
While driving on highwaysteering gets very loose, and wheel feels as though it is going to come off.took vehicle to dealerwhile it was still under warranty for repairs, but they could not find anything wrong.later, after the warranty had expired, the owner found the cause of the problem on the internet, the steering position sensor.dealer not willing to make repairs under warranty even though the problem was detected before the warranty expired.manufacturer aware of the problem, and has designed a modified sensor to correct the problem.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle pulls to the right intermittently. The pulling occurs suddenly and last for only a second. The contact had the vehicle inspected for the problem by an independent repair shop in 2000. The repair shop was unable able to determine the cause of the pulling. The problem continued and the contact called the local dealer yesterday. The dealer was able to determinea possible cause by phone and suggested repairing the steering sensor.updated 03/17/06.
The vehicle pulls to the right while driving due to steering wheel sensor failure.yh
Steering locks while making a turn and while braking.nlm
Erratic steering. Dealer has inspectedvehicle several times. Manufacturer has been notified.speed dependent steering electronic variable device system failed causing the power steering erratic.
While driving steering system malfunctioned, causing loss ofcontrol which may result in a crash. *ml
The steering has "too much play in it" which causes steering difficulty. While driving vehicle will go to the right which may cause crash.dealer cannot determine the problem.please provide further information.
Steering sensor goes out mainly at high speed.steering gets real tight.faster consumer goes.when vehicle slows downsteering is so loose,it's like being on ice.problem is intermittent. It's been repaired 10 times for the same problem there is no remedy. The sensor had been replaced five times but the problem still not solved.
When making a slight turnvehicle will jerk. Also,dealer has replaced the electronic steering sensor.
While traveling around a curve steering wheel would jerk, causing vehicle to travel into other lane. Dealer was contacted, and stated that theeov sensor needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
When making left turns at 45 mphsteering felt loose, especially when steering wheel was turned to the 8 o'clock position.
While driving at any rate of speed vehicle severely pulls to the right. Cause unknown.consumer was informed that a wheel speed sensor was needed.*adj
While driving at high speed the steering system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to sway into other lanes.dealer replaced steering sensors.dealer cannot determine the problem.
While driving, the steering wheel jerk to the left and right.
The power steering wheel would lose tension. Would jerk before this happens. Speed is not a factor. Not noticeable at low speed, but at higher speeds. Been to dealer 8 times for problem. Mechanic informed owner it's 4-wheel front steeringsensor & repaired it. Problem still exists.
Faulty steering sensor; replaced one sensorat 16,000 miles or less,the second sensor failed at 31000 miles and replaced. Dealer notified.
1997 chevrolet silverado ext. Cab. 1500 series, at low speed i am experencing intermittent loss in my power steering on left turns.
The consumer complained aboutpower steering problems.some times when driving and making either a right or left turnit felt as if power steering shut off.the consumer stated that he was told by dealerthat there was a devicebuilt into the vehicle for protection.the evo (exhaust valve opening) was replaced. *sc
When applying brakes (abs) have to use both hands to control steering wheel; steering locks up when foot on brakes; w/foot off brakes, able to steer or turn. Took to dealer & informed it's the new steering system in place. Told manufacturer nothing was wrong.
When making a left turn steering wheel slips.dealer has inspectedvehicle.
While consumerwas driving andattempting to make a right turn, steering wheel turned on its on.
Steering wheel failed because the shaft in steering clolumn was not bolted tothe shaft going to power steering pump. Yh
This vehicle has been a nightmare.the brakes have failed, the steering column has gone out, i had to replace all the tires and get a front end alignment, the alternater went out, and the transmission has never worked correctly.it clanks loudly when shifting gears, doesn't idle correctly, and shuts off.i have had it rebuilt on three separate occasions.on one occasion it even caught on fire.the transmission is back in the shop now. ( dot number: tire size: 16 inch )
While driving and making a turn, the steering wheel locked up at the turn and consumer had to wiggle it to come out of turn. After he straightened out the steering became free, turning. Consumer states since the day the vehicle was bought, the wheel would catch when the tilt was used, the dealer made repairs, however it still would not work correctly, the dealership told the consumer not to use the wheel to pull themselves into the vehicle, once the wheel was replaced there were lots of shaved broken metal parts inside the column where the wheel mounts, consumer traded vehicle in.
Vehicle experiencing problem with steering wheel locking up whenever the brakes are applied, more so when brakes are applied in an emergency situation. Vehicle been in four different shops, and inspected seven times. Butproblem still reoccurring.
While driving down the roadon a right hand curve the steering wheel seems to try to turn right by itself. You have to hold it steady to keep it from going off the road.
When making a left or right turn, the steering wheel gives and causes temporary steering loss.tsthe 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.*jg
Vehicle has speed sensitive steering which causes the vehicle to change lanes without notice. Owner had the speed sensor disconnected. *mr
Steering gear box leaking. Mjs
While turning steering wheel left or right steering wheel would jerk, causing consumer to lose control. Dealer has been contacted. Consumer stated the steering box was the problem.
Evo valve that controls power steering sector has failed, causing oversteeringwhen turning corners, or turning steering over 3 inches.
Driver must apply brakes harder than normal. The anti-lock brakes systemactivates & the erratic power steering experience failurewhich results in extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot duplicate defect.
In left turns the vehicle's power steering malfunctioned, causing the steering wheel to lock up and loss of vehicle control can occur.dealer cannot determine problem.
Power steering erratic, switches from firm to super loose without notice. Most frequently at around 35 mph in gentle sweeping curve, causing quick pull in direction of turn. You gotta be alert.
In january 2004 the news reported a recall on chevrolet cars with the exact probblem i have been having since 2000.the power steering will over-assist causing the steering wheel to jerk and hence the vehicle to suddenly steer right or left.it feels like the steering has a mind of its own.this will happen when on a curve or when driving in a straight line.this problem is unpredictable and has caused some near misses and scary moments, particularly when driving on slippery snow covered streets.the failure occurs frequently and lasts for a day or a week at a time then goes away for an undeterminable period.before i purchased this vehicle i had the same problem while test driving other 1997 pickups.since there is currently a recall for this problem on chevrolet cars i feel it should be extended to the c/k, silverado pickups as well.it is only a matter of time before an accident will occur.
Below is a copy of the e-mail i have sent to the dealership here in auburn al. I did not get an e-mail back so called a few days late. I was told that the replacement part would be $240 . I think that this is something that has occurred in many cases and should be recalled. I know of 4 gm trucks within 1997-1998 range that have had the same problem. This problem is very dangerous! at this time nothing has been done to fix the problem and i hope that an accident is not caused because of it.dyas,i have a "97 silverado ext cab 2wd 1500 with a 350 vortex. Dyas has done recall work for me in the past (wipers). I have another problem that will come and go every few weeks this has been going on now for about two years. It has to do with the steering.difficult to explain, but i will do my best. It will seem to surge in turning power while turning in either direction, causing you to have to steer in the opposite direction while in a curve to adjust course. It can be very nerve-racking for me and for someone that is unaware of the problem i can see where it could easily lead to an accident. My father was actually unaware and has insisted that i have it fixed because of safety concerns. It becomes even more dangerous at higher speeds. I have heard that there was a recall on some type of control module that is associated with the power steering on these trucks..? which has led me to inquire now about a recall / repair for the problem. Being a college student a costly repair may not be an option, but i would like to know what needs to be done to fix the problem regardless of cost.
Reoccurring / intermittent problem with power steering sensor failing to operate properly. Dealer / manufacturernotified and refused to correct problem because vehicle wasout of warranty and repairs would be at consumer's cost. Seeking help or provide addtional information.
Vehicle has intermitten power assist steering boost and causes the driver to loose control temperarily
The steering wheel position sensor (swp, mounted on the steering column above the brake pedal)sends an input to the power steering control module (pscm) which in turn then controls power steering pump fluid flow based on vehicle speed and steering wheel position.this electrical steering control system is causing a very serious intermittant steering problem only during a right hand turn. This has twice almost caused an accident as the natural reaction to this failure (which manifests itself as a loss of steering control) is to jerk the steering wheel further to the right to regain steering control. In both near accident situations there was a car on my right side which i came close to hitting. The problem is worse the faster you go and at low speed not much of a concern but at highway speed it is serious. This malfunction occurs at all speeds. Dealer, which has been courteous and helpfull, tells me they have had two trucks in the last two weeks in for the same trouble (swp sensor) and a co-worker also has the same trouble, so this is a common failure affecting other gm vehicles including suburban, tahoe, yukon and sierra.i have not had it repaired at this time but plan to replace the swp sensor myself quite soon as the dealer says my warranty expired at 36,000 miles. Estimated dealer repair cost is 160.00. I feel this is a serious safety concern and is the first time in some 30 years of driving i have encountered a malfunction of this type, when it happens at freeway speed it gets your attention very fast! and has the potential to cause roll over as well should the driver jerk on the wheel to hard to correct it. I feel chevrolet is aware of this trouble and should do something to fix this regardless of warranty coverage as law suites as a result of an accident/s will cost them much much more.
Truck pulls to right at any speed. Even more when you apply the brakes. Dealer wants me to pay 150.00 dollars for allignment. Dealer said knock outs have to be taken out that is why it is so much. I am willing to pay for allignment not for knock outs to be removed. Ithink that should have been done at the factory.
While driving down the road the steering wheel did not seem to want to turn but then it would suddnely and violently jerk to which ever direction the turn was in.this was a very serious problem because you never knew when it would jerk and when it would not.it finally became so bad that it did it all the time!this was a very upsetting problem because if you were not carefull you could easily loose control and in oneida tenn. There are some very curvy roads with steep embankment, and there are not guardrails on a lot of there roads.it was very distressingespecially because the problem actually started just several miles before the warranty expriedi just had not figured out what the problem was since i had never expericenced a problem like this!!
Steering was known to lock up several times when truck was owned for less then six months. Was in shop for steering six times.four wheel drive then went out. Immediately followed by the transmission. No reverse and only had 1st and 2nd. Repairs have been extremely costly. My dream is now a nightmare. The steering could be fatal to any driver i just got lucky and wasn't driving fast when it locked up.
I am glad to discover that i am not crazy, and that someone else has reported this problem. Shortly after purchasing this truck, the "gap" in steering developed, and after carrying back to dealer several times, part # 26064468 was replaced on 3/12/98, 38158 miles(had reported prior to 36,000 mile warranty running out). This stopped the problem for some time, and now it again is doing this same thing. I have been told part is very expensive, and have not paid to have fixed, not knowing how long it will last.
Streeing on vehicle jerks from one side orother , sometimes it pulls real hard toone side, and sometimes not hard at all.contacted dealer, and they have tried to fixproblem twice already, andproblem still occurs.installing a new sensor solved the problem. Drive belt and tensioner replaced becausethe steering ishard to turn
Several times during long sweeping turns the power steering suddenly became more effective and a quick correction was needed to remain in my lane. As it was, the truck becomes slightly unbalanced due to the quick changes and this could be a real problem .
Ever since i bought this truck it has been nothing but a problem. From tires ,electric mirrors ,electric windows,clanking/banging drive shaft noise and other little quirks. The only thing that i feel that will last (longer than my payments) is the motor. The dealer of this auto wasn't much better; "they" just said that it was agood thing that i purchased the extended warranty!!!
I have two gm trucks one a 1997 chevrolet silverado and one a 1997 gmc sierra k-2500 this will be the third replacment of this steering part, it is a danger becuse when you turn the vehicle over steers like you just hit ice. Itsa similar feeling to hiting the brakes and the wheel being jerked out of your hand. This would be very hazardest on ice covered roads. Both trucks have only about 42k mi. And have had this problem since about 15k mi. I have replaced three now. The dealers say it is a very common park to replace.
Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem withvehicle wandering to the left when speed reaches 65-70 mph; also problem appears at 30-35 mph on wet pavement. Dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing could be found.
While driving at any speed, and a left turn was made, the power steering went out. *mr
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. One day i was driving down the road the cop stops me and tells me that i have no brake lights on the right side luckily he warned me but a new harness cost like $50.also my power sterring pump that has went out twice in less than a year costing about $80 each time.the only thing i have to say is that this may be the last chevy that i ever own and that is saying a lot because i myself has owned four my family three that is seven if i can add, so that could be alot of vehicles that could go to another make all together. This is not a threat jus want my air-conditioner fixed, but they say that there is a nationwide backorder just my luck.
While driving out of a parking lot was not able to steer the vehicle.power steering shaft pump broke internally.contacted the dealer.
Vehiclewanders while driving at 40 mph or more. Vehicle was inspected by dealer, but nothing could be found. Can nhtsa provide additional information regarding this matter.* power steering movedirrationallycausing the driver to move into otherlane.
Chevrolet silverado1997, steering pinion gear separation.the consumer stated his vehicle pulled to left or right real hard and there should be a recall on the vehicle just like the chevrolet malibu he had which had a recall on the rack and pinion, which never exhibited a problem.
While driving and making left or right turns at any speed steering wheel locked.consumerlost the control of vehicle. Dealer indicated determined that rack and pinion failed.consumer called chevrolet customer assistance, and was told to fix the vehicle at own expense.if vehicle was recalled, consumer would be reimbursed at a later time.*la
A fire started under the middle console, causingtransmission to malfunction. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted.
While driving any speed, the sliding door would open without warning. The consumer would have to manually close the door. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.
Dt*:the contact stated while standing on the tailgate of the vehicle broke causing minor injuries.there is a nhtsa recall, # 06v066000 concerning the tailgate: hinges: attachments.the vehicle has the same problem as indicated in the recall; howeveris not included in the recall due to the vin and the year of the vehicle.the dealer has been notified however, the vehicle has not been repaired.the manufacturer has been alerted.
The cables for the rear liftgate broke on two occasions.this truck was not included in the recall replacement of the liftgate cables.the consumer was cleaning the pickup and put the tailgate down and the consumer noticed that the cable had a bulge.the cable had rusted through and only the rubber was holding it together. *sc
Consumer stated tailgate cables corroded.consumer was very concerned that they will fail. The consumer stated that both tailgate cables failed.the vehicle has experienced brake failure and windshield wiper motor failure.*tc
Tailgate support cables on both sides have rotted out and snapped causing the tailgate to no longer be able to be in down position for any length of time.
Would like to file complaint on the frame work of 1997 1/2 ton chevrolet pick-up. Had a head on collisionwith another car, causing life long disability.
When making a slight turnvehicle will jerk. Also,dealer has replaced the electronic steering sensor.
The problem with the "wander" is at any speed. The front end will suddendly pull to the right when ever i hit the most smallest of imperfection in the road.
Vehicle pulling to the right whenever vehicle reaches 30 mph or more. Vehicle been inspected on four occasions, and problemstill occurs. Can nhtsa help or provide additional information.
When driving at any speed the steering wheel will go from different lanes, and there is vibration wihtin the steering wheel.glove compartment won't close all the way, and the engine check light won't go off. Also,there is a knocking noise coming from the transmission when shfiting from 3rd to 4th gear vehicle had been into the shop two times, and the dealer can't determine the cause.
There was an intermittent pull to the right.the pulling would become more severe when turning to the right.on one occasion the vehicle swerved violently to the right.the brakes were replaced but the problem still existed.the dealer was unable to find the problem.the consumer requested the dealerpay for repair.scc
The problem with the "wander" is at any speed. The front end will suddendly pull to the right when ever i hit the most smallest of imperfection in the road.
When drivingvehicle and picking up speed, the vehicle seems to wander to the right. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
I currently own a 1997 silverado ext cab fleet side.i've had my brakes serviced numerous times and it continues to pull to the left when i'm braking.also it's very hesitant in picking up speed when passing even with major tune-ups at chevy dealerships only to be serviced.i'm constantly purchasing front tires for my truck, with front end alignments being done often with the purchase of these tires.
The steering has "too much play in it" which causes steering difficulty. While driving vehicle will go to the right which may cause crash.dealer cannot determine the problem.please provide further information.
I currently took my 1997 silverado to have the front-end aligned and they told me it would cost me $150.00 the first time because of the knock-outs not being done at the factory. It would seem like this would be a problem that gm is respossible for but according to customer service i have to eat the bill. It seems that this is only a problem with this year and model.
Front end can not be alligned due to a design defect by the manufacturer.please provide further details.
Noise in the front end suspension continually.
Front end out of alignment.
This vehicle has been a nightmare.the brakes have failed, the steering column has gone out, i had to replace all the tires and get a front end alignment, the alternater went out, and the transmission has never worked correctly.it clanks loudly when shifting gears, doesn't idle correctly, and shuts off.i have had it rebuilt on three separate occasions.on one occasion it even caught on fire.the transmission is back in the shop now. ( dot number: tire size: 16 inch )
Vehiclewanders while driving at 40 mph or more. Vehicle was inspected by dealer, but nothing could be found. Can nhtsa provide additional information regarding this matter.* power steering movedirrationallycausing the driver to move into otherlane.
While driving at any rate of speed vehicle severely pulls to the right. Cause unknown.consumer was informed that a wheel speed sensor was needed.*adj
Problem #1: the fuel pump relay doesn't seem to disengage after first starting the engine and it heats up.this causes rough operating of the engine.further investigation shows that the maxi fuse to the lighting system heats up also, but does not fail. Another area that is affected is the mini fuse to the courtesy lamps.it heats up, but does not fail.the last area to be affected is the evaporative emission canister vacuum switch.it acts as if the wheels are out of balance around 50mph.i have taken this vehicle in to the dealership on a number of occasions and they either can't find anything wrong or try and tell me that the fuel injectors are at fault.they put injector cleaner in the fuel tank on two occasions, which made it run worse.i asked to have the injectors replaced while it was still under warranty and they said they had to follow procedure bulletin #00-06-04-003 before taking that step.the problem still existed, but they haven't offered to replace fuel injectors.my thinking is that the problem is really the ignition switch.can you please advise me of any other similar complaints and how it was resolved?probelm #2:while driving straight highway at about 55 mph steering feels loose and wants shift lanes on it's own.on sweeping turns it turns to the right on it's own.i had the front end alligned and a new set of tires, but the problem still exists.any advise?
When making a right turn only vehicle would turn more then normal. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
There is an electrical short in the sensor wheel rotationwhich causes vehicle to wander to the right. Dealer says the vehicle was fixed during the first week in may 99.problem still exist.
Front wheel bearings failed.
Rear spring leaves improperly padded causing noise.
When the consumer was trying to change lanes, the vehicle began to wobble due to the front left tire had separated from vehicle (ohio traffic crash report #10-90-543)
In early may 2000, the left front tire blew out going 65mph on the highway. I was able to keep control of the vehicle and pull into the breakdown lane to replace it. The tire was a firestone steeltex at tire which was original equipment on my chen ck1500 with approx 60,000 miles. There is still adequate tread on the tires. It looks like a sidewall blowout. (dot number: vn11bab157tiresize: lt24575r16)
When the consumer was trying to change lanes, the vehicle began to wobble due to the front left tire had separated from vehicle (ohio traffic crash report #10-90-543)
Cracking near the rim all the way around with signs of separation at the sidewall/tread area. (tiresize: lt225/75r1)
Left rear tire blewout without warning and violently slid to the right side of the road (firestone steeltex radial lt245/75r16 6 ply)
When making a sharp left turn, the right front tire rubs against the frame and the sway bar, which eats up the tire.dealer stated that the problem was normal and there is no remedy for the problem. Manufacturer states the same.
L.rear tire failed after driving 35 miles. @ 65-70 mph.vehicle was parked prior to failure.tire ruptured in the center tof the tread, causing an approximate 12" circumferencial tear.all tires were replaced the same day.tire dealer remarked that all tires removed from vehicle were experienccing tread separation.( dot number: tire size: 275/75r15 )
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 charge $80.00 per hour with a minimum of 10 to 12 hours with no guarantee.they did suggest that i remove both positive and negative battery cables.this is where the problem with the exploding battery comes to light.when i would try to remove the battery cables after each trip, even to the movies or out to dinner, the battery would be so hot that it would burn my hands.i also kept replacing the batteries and finally ask a saleswoman at auto zone supply house what was wrong with the batteries and he pointed to the battery and said, "look at the sides of the battery, how it is extending outward it could explode". Again i was told me that they did not have the equipment to fix the problem.this falls into the category of a lemon and general motors knew of this problem or should have known of this problem the1997 silverado pickup and have placed consumers in harms way.
When driving at any speed the steering wheel will go from different lanes, and there is vibration wihtin the steering wheel.glove compartment won't close all the way, and the engine check light won't go off. Also,there is a knocking noise coming from the transmission when shfiting from 3rd to 4th gear vehicle had been into the shop two times, and the dealer can't determine the cause.
Owner looking for recall information on vehicle.
4th gm cvehicle to have same problem. No safety defect mentioned.
The cruise control was set for 50mph and the vehicleaccelerated over 90mph the driver applied the brakes and the gas pedal, but the vehicle would not stop.owner had to literally stand on the brakes, and put the vehicle in park to get it to stop. The wheels were still spinning even with emergency brake on. When car was started back up the wheels were still spinning at a high rate. Dealer had fixed the vehicle, but problem occurred again.
Was driving straiht and the truck took off all by itself...the steering wheel was straight.
Speed sensor failed, please add further details.
Consumer stepped on gas and as he started to pick up speed, the seat flipped backkwards, gave away completely. Consumer slightly injured his shoulder and back.
Engine idles very high rpm's on occasions.
This vehicle has been a nightmare.the brakes have failed, the steering column has gone out, i had to replace all the tires and get a front end alignment, the alternater went out, and the transmission has never worked correctly.it clanks loudly when shifting gears, doesn't idle correctly, and shuts off.i have had it rebuilt on three separate occasions.on one occasion it even caught on fire.the transmission is back in the shop now. ( dot number: tire size: 16 inch )
While driving accelerator went to the floor, and the vehicle accelerated suddenly,causing a collision.
Transmission went out at 40,000 miles.consumer was told thattransmission was not under warranty. 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.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet silverado.while driving approximately 50 mph in rainy weather conditions, the window wipers failed without warning.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to a cracked joint in the motor.the vehicle was not repaired.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 89,000 and current mileage was 113,000.
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 updated 2/26/2015
Blower motor failed causing noise.
The passenger pushed the button for the window to roll up and stuck his head out,and without warning, the window closed and caught his head in the window.driver hit the button four times, then it released.the passenger was blue in the face, and had to be revived by cpr, and transported by ambulance to hospital.
Dt: contact states the windshield wipers work intermittently. She took the vehicle to the dealer; they stated this happens because of a faulty sensor. The windshield wipers have progressively became worse. The dealership offered no free remedy.
While traveling on the highway without prior warning the windshield wiper come on and off without prior warning intermittenly.the dealership is aware problem. Mr consumer states windshield wipers quit during a rainstorm and had to set on the side of the road. Consumer did not leave until the next day after the storm passed.ph09-dec-2002
Dt: the consumer was experiencing the same issue as noted in nhtsa recall 03v159000concerning the windshield wiper motor.the consumer contacted chevrolet customer service and the dealership, both stated consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. Thewindshield wiper motor failed intermittently. No repairs or corrections have been made on the vehicle.this problembegan in the past year and occurred at about 39,000 miles.the vehicle is a 1997, chevrolet k1500 silverado.
Recall 03v159000 concerning windshield wiper motor. Windshield wipers worked intermittently during inclement conditions. Dealer was contacted. Dealer informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to vin.
Exterior mirrors loosen from the housing area which causes the mirrors to move around and vibrate while traveling at 40 mph or more.also, causespoor visibility. Dealer notified. Replacements of the same type had the same problem. Owner asked dealer to replaced mirrors with a different type.*ml
Side rear view mirrors shake to the point where the view is obstructed when driving at highway speeds.dealer has replaced the mirrors twice.problem is still present.
While driving in rain, windshield wipers quit working while in use.
Dt: the windshield wipers worked intermittently.the consumer contacted the dealer and they contacted gm and fileda complaint on june 1, 2005.
Consumer complained that windshield wipers were working intermittently during inclement weather. Currently, thewindshield wipers failed to operate in any condition. The edealer was notified. The ealer informedconsumer that thisvehiclewas not covered under therecall due to vin.
While driving at night on a rural highway, it began to downpour. I turned my windshield wipers on, and nothing happened. I became frantic and tried to pull over, without even seeing where i was going. Upon internet research, and this website, i am now aware of a recall effecting certain batches of my model. The recall info is as follows: nhtsa campaign id number : 03v159000i've called the dealership service department who then told me they could do nothing for me unless it was in writing from gm. I called gm, however they can not and will not assist me in any way other than telling me that my wiper motor failure is "coincidence" and just happens to fall into the same category of the recall.
The windshield wipers were defective.they worked intermittently the consumer has made several calls to the manufacturer.
The front windshield wipers work intermittently or become inoperative during inclement weather conditions. The dealer was notified. The dealer informed the consumer that his vehicle was not covered under a recall.
Windshield wiper control failed.
While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed to work. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed to work intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Intermittently while driving 20 mphin inclement weather windshield wiper failed, causingpoordriver visibility.vehiclewass taken to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the problem.
My 1997 chevrolet silverado p/u has a problum with the wipers they work some of the time and some of the time they do not work at all. Your web site says there is a recall for this problum (03v15900 your recall #) and when i contacted gm about it i was told by chris lamar that there was and to take to my local chevrolet dealer for repair and then was told was not going to happen . Contacted gm once again and mr. L amar said it did not cover my truck but in the first conversation with him he said that all gm full size p/u were recalled for the 97 model year from start of production to the end of production. When i spoke to his supervisor she said that because the truck was not purchased from a chevrolet dealer that they would not nor ever would repair this truck under any now or future recalls. This is a low mileage truck and i am the secound owner.
Consumer statedwindshield wipers failed intermittently.
Front windshield wipers worked intermittently. Caused poor visibility during inclement weather, which could lead to a vehicle crash. Dealer was notified.
Consumer stated tailgate cables corroded.consumer was very concerned that they will fail. The consumer stated that both tailgate cables failed.the vehicle has experienced brake failure and windshield wiper motor failure.*tc
Windshield wipers intermittently operate. The cause of this problem is undetermined.
Windshield wipers quit working. Recall 03159000 was issued on windshield wiper motor. However, this vehicle was not involved in recall due to vin.
Vehicle's windshield wipers stopped working.*mrwhile driving in a severe rain storm, the windshield wipers stopped working.after arriving home the consumer researched the vehicle's recalls a found that there was one for the wiper motor (recall # 02054) in gm vehicles manufactured from 1994-1999.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall.the consumer contacted the manufacturer who indicated that he vehicle was not included because it was manufactured at a different plant.
Dt: the contact owned a 1997 chevrolet,silverado 3500. He stated that there were nhtsarecalls 03v159000 and 03v210000, but this vehicle was not included in the recalls due to vin.onjuly 30, 2005 while in a rain stormwindshield wipers quit 4 times.also, this happened againonjuly 31,2005.
Intermittentlywindshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view ofdriver. There is a recall on earlier makes and models; however, this vehicle is not included due tovin.the dealer has been notified.
Windshield wipers do not operate in the intermittent mode, often do not cease when placing the switch to the 'off' position right away and do not return to the standby position.
Wind shield wiper fails to workworks when it wants toothere is a recall for thembut my truck isn't on the list1997 chevynhtsa#03v159000it funny that mine is doing what they recalled them for but i'm not coveredjust wondering why.
Windshield wiper motor doesnt work correctly when it is raining.
The consumer stated that windshield wipers worked when they wanted to.the consumer is concerned that the condition may cause an accident.
The windshield wipers work when they want to work.sometimes the obstruct the drivers view.the dealer stated no recall. Please provide further information.*nlm
Windshield wipers will run sometimes/go slow/run fast,and they always run on high.consumerstates it's hard to see, andmay be dangerous.
At 34298 mileswindshieldwipers commenced to work intermittently, resulting in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasingrisk of a vehicle crash.please feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter.
Windshieldwipers worked intermittently during inclement conditions. Dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to vin.
While driving the windshield wipers will work intermittently. Owner took the vehicle to the dealer and contacted the manufacturer, and was informed that there was a special policy for this defect which expired in february, 2004. Owner purchased the vehicle in may, 2004.
Windshield wipers stop and start working .
Wheels continue to bend causing tire failure(blowouts) after several repairs.
Wheels bending when hauling, wheels are constructed too soft in the middle resulting in damage.
Wheels bend causing tire blow outs and vibration.
While driving at any rate of speed vehicle severely pulls to the right. Cause unknown.consumer was informed that a wheel speed sensor was needed.*adj
Hub assembly failed.
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