Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Chevrolet / Silverado 3500 / 1997
| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 005039284 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | FAILURE OF ABS SYSTEM IN 1997 CHEVROLET PICKUP CK3500.*JB |
| 002019436 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Dt: contact states that there was a previous recall on his vehicle, and the dealership told him that the recall did not include his vehicle. then he |
| 998018861 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | I have a 1997 chevy 3500 4x4 pickup truck. ever since i bought it i have had problems with the antilock brakes. they seem to come on at slow speeds |
| 005010790 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | While driving and upon making a stop the brake pedal went completely to the floor. vehicle then surged forward. it felt as if something disengaged, |
| 005009101 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | DRIVING ON INTERSTATE WHILE RAINING. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE, COULD NOT SEE, HAD TO STOP AND WAIT FOR RAIN TO STOP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO FIX. |
| 004273166 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | I lost my power steering and brakes on my 3500 chevy. 1997 pick up truck, there is only 56.000 miles on this truck. i had the truck towed in and had |
| 004273165 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | I lost my power steering and brakes on my 3500 chevy. 1997 pick up truck, there is only 56.000 miles on this truck. i had the truck towed in and had |
| 0000264628 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | In an emergency or panic stop abs brake system malfunctioned. once consumer applied the brakes there was 3 or 4 seconds of no braking power. *ak |
| 0000259530 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | When trying to stop vehicle by applying the brakes brake pedal went all the way to the floor, resulting in brake failure. also, power steering |
| 0000259529 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | When trying to stop vehicle by applying the brakes brake pedal went all the way to the floor, resulting in brake failure. also, power steering |
| 998254018 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Steering problems. since my truck was new i have had problems with the power steering. i have intermittent loss of power steering, particularly when |
| 998254017 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Steering problems. since my truck was new i have had problems with the power steering. i have intermittent loss of power steering, particularly when |
| 003232885 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Consumer called complaining about the gas tank. vehicle only has 84000 miles. fuel tank split between two to three inches in between the tank. |
| 003207028 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP. *NLM |
| 001191839 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | CONSUMER DOES NOT LIST DEFECT. |
| 0000127647 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | When hitting a raised section on road and applying brakes, vehicle will take at least an extra 5 feet before it will stop. consumer must apply |
| 999107258 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Under normal driving brakes pull to the right when they are applied. contacted dealer and manufacturer. they had pads and brakes replaced three |
| 999107257 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Under normal driving brakes pull to the right when they are applied. contacted dealer and manufacturer. they had pads and brakes replaced three |
| 001103574 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | The problem occurs because the diesel filler cap is not labeled nor is the filler door nor does the manual contain any notice. the cap on a 1997 |
| 998058491 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Windshield wiper motor seems to be defective. sometimes it will work and other times it will not, resulting in a very potential hazard when driving. |
| 997002314 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | REAR AXLE SEALS CONTINUALLY LEAK OIL CAUSING DAMAGE TO BRAKES, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES PRIOR TO REPLACEMENTS. *MJS |
| 999154000 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | While coming off a ramp to an intersection at about 60 mph, went to put on brakes and back wheels bounced. pedal went to the floor and came right back |
| 999153973 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Clutch throw out bearing went out, causing pieces of it to go into clutch and jamming gear shift. at the time, driver was in 5th gear and could not |
| 997150125 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Whenever abs brakes are applied, would become sporadic & not function properly. when weather is rainy & coming to a stop, abs brakes would |
| 0000141790 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY . THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 0000138011 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Defective gear box is causing steering to become loose. in addition, brake fluid is leaking, causing a loss of brakes/ tires wore out in a short |
| 0000138010 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Defective gear box is causing steering to become loose. in addition, brake fluid is leaking, causing a loss of brakes/ tires wore out in a short |
| 997133997 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT BRAKING PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 997129707 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | While driving the vehicle stalled unexpectedly which caused an accident. cause unknown. dealer cannot determine problem. please provide details. * |
| 997129635 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | While driving the vehicle at 25 mph and upon applying force to the brake pedal to make a normal stop, the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing |
| 997129634 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | While driving the vehicle at 25 mph and upon applying force to the brake pedal to make a normal stop, the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing |
| 0000128744 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | When applying the abs brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak |
| 997128595 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | The defective braking system malfunctioned, causing a noise when braking and extended stopping distance, which almost caused an accident. been to dlr |
| 997111598 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR VEHICLE . TAKEN TO DEALER AND WORK WAS REFUSED. RECALL MAN #C97008-5. *AK |
| 997108927 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | EXPERIENCED FIRE IN DASH AND UNDER HOOD, TOTAL LOSS. *AK |
| 997095717 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/75/16 ) |
| 997095716 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/75/16 ) |
| 997095715 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/75/16 ) |
| 997095714 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/75/16 ) |
| 998074338 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | SPARK PLUG FAILED. *YC |
| 997045703 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | RIVETS TO THE UPPER BALL JOINTS SNAPPED OFF, CAUSING RIGHT WHEEL TO BLOW OUT. |
| 997045364 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | RIVETS HOLDING THE BALL JOINT TO THE UPPER CONTROL ARM SNAPPED. |
| 997034769 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | FRONT STRAP THAT HOLDS THE GAS TANK TO THE VEHICLE BROKE, ONLY REAR STRAP WAS HOLDING TANK TO THE VEHICLE. |
| 003207507 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP. *NLM |
| 002172009 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Consumer states the the distributor gear teeth broke, causing the engine to shut off while the consumer was still driving, which almost caused loss of |
| 0000148270 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | BRAKE PADS ARE RUNNING TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE DISCS. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS SEVERAL TIMES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 001146902 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 72mph on highway and heard a noise. he was able to pull over, and saw that driver's side left front tread |
| 000130900 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Driving 60mph heard a loud pop. pulled over & saw the left rear tire had lost all tread. tread had hit vehicle & bent fender. part of |
| 000130893 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Driving 60mph heard a loud pop. pulled over & saw the left rear tire had lost all tread. tread had hit vehicle & bent fender. part of |
| 0000127654 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | When hitting a raised section on road and applying brakes, vehicle will take at least an extra 5 feet before it will stop. consumer must apply |
| 0000125668 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Fuel pump malfunctioned while driving, causing vehicle to completely shut down. dealer replaced fuel pump, which did not correct the problem. |
| 999112709 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | While making right hand curve steering will lock up for a second. then, loosen up and go out of control. took vehicle in to have it serviced. |
| 999111783 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | When applying abs brakes on wet pavement front wheels grabbed and let go, and rear wheels continued to roll, causing extended stopping distance. |
| 999111776 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | When applying abs brakes on wet pavement front wheels grabbed and let go, and rear wheels continued to roll, causing extended stopping distance. |
| 999107265 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Under normal driving brakes pull to the right when they are applied. contacted dealer and manufacturer. they had pads and brakes replaced three |
| 999107264 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Under normal driving brakes pull to the right when they are applied. contacted dealer and manufacturer. they had pads and brakes replaced three |
| 0000106885 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | When traveling on rough road surface & upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop, brakes automatically release, causing poor braking |
| 001103581 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | The problem occurs because the diesel filler cap is not labeled nor is the filler door nor does the manual contain any notice. the cap on a 1997 |
| 998058497 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Windshield wiper motor seems to be defective. sometimes it will work and other times it will not, resulting in a very potential hazard when driving. |
| 000047446 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Brakes pull to the right when applied to the point of causing a lane change or drifting into shoulder. worse when towing a 8000lb fifth. right rotor |
| 000036389 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Vehicle always pulls to the left when braking..so hard to as pull you into oncomming traffic..the rotors/pads and the calipers have been replaced. |
| 000036388 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Vehicle always pulls to the left when braking..so hard to as pull you into oncomming traffic..the rotors/pads and the calipers have been replaced. |
| 0000013036 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | The two center cross members which hold the fuel tank had cracks, one cracked completely through and the second was cracked 3/4's through the metal, |
| 0000013032 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | The two center cross members which hold the fuel tank had cracks, one cracked completely through and the second was cracked 3/4's through the metal, |
| 997002318 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | REAR AXLE SEALS CONTINUALLY LEAK OIL CAUSING DAMAGE TO BRAKES, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES PRIOR TO REPLACEMENTS. *MJS |
| 999157538 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | ROTORS AND BRAKES HAVE BEEN WARPING, BOTH HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN 4200 MILES ON VEHICLE. *AK |
| 999157518 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | ROTORS AND BRAKES HAVE BEEN WARPING, BOTH HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN 4200 MILES ON VEHICLE. *AK |
| 999154312 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS AND THERE IS NO POWER, VEHICLE KEEPS CUTTING OFF. *AK |
| 999154292 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS AND THERE IS NO POWER, VEHICLE KEEPS CUTTING OFF. *AK |
| 999154020 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | While coming off a ramp to an intersection at about 60 mph, went to put on brakes and back wheels bounced. pedal went to the floor and came right back |
| 997150145 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Whenever abs brakes are applied, would become sporadic & not function properly. when weather is rainy & coming to a stop, abs brakes would |
| 0000149457 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Intermittnetly when the brakes are applied in a panic stop the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer has been |
| 0000149437 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Intermittnetly when the brakes are applied in a panic stop the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer has been |
| 0000148290 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | BRAKE PADS ARE RUNNING TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE DISCS. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS SEVERAL TIMES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 0000138029 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Defective gear box is causing steering to become loose. in addition, brake fluid is leaking, causing a loss of brakes/ tires wore out in a short |
| 0000138027 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Defective gear box is causing steering to become loose. in addition, brake fluid is leaking, causing a loss of brakes/ tires wore out in a short |
| 0000138012 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Defective gear box is causing steering to become loose. in addition, brake fluid is leaking, causing a loss of brakes/ tires wore out in a short |
| 998137377 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Had started vehicle. the engine would start to shake & make loud knocking noises. took vehicle to dealer 7 informed nothing could be done. was |
| 998137360 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Had started vehicle. the engine would start to shake & make loud knocking noises. took vehicle to dealer 7 informed nothing could be done. was |
| 997134014 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT BRAKING PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 997134015 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT BRAKING PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 997133998 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT BRAKING PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 998129751 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | While driving the vehicle shuts down and dies, giving the driver no indication. the dealer has changed the fuel pump and the ignition pump , however |
| 998129734 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | While driving the vehicle shuts down and dies, giving the driver no indication. the dealer has changed the fuel pump and the ignition pump , however |
| 998129733 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | While driving the vehicle shuts down and dies, giving the driver no indication. the dealer has changed the fuel pump and the ignition pump , however |
| 998129732 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | While driving the vehicle shuts down and dies, giving the driver no indication. the dealer has changed the fuel pump and the ignition pump , however |
| 997129724 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | While driving the vehicle stalled unexpectedly which caused an accident. cause unknown. dealer cannot determine problem. please provide details. * |
| 997129652 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | While driving the vehicle at 25 mph and upon applying force to the brake pedal to make a normal stop, the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing |
| 997129651 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | While driving the vehicle at 25 mph and upon applying force to the brake pedal to make a normal stop, the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing |
| 0000128761 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | When applying the abs brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak |
| 997128612 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | The defective braking system malfunctioned, causing a noise when braking and extended stopping distance, which almost caused an accident. been to dlr |
| 997121476 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | When stepping on the brake pedal to stop, brakes failed twice, once resulting in a collision. the brake pedal felt soft and went to the floor. also, |
| 997120786 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Consumer has problem with engine. there was oil leaking from underneath and vehicle lost power. black smoke was coming from underneath the pipe |
| 0000106878 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | When traveling on rough road surface & upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop, brakes automatically release, causing poor braking |
| 997095728 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/75/16 ) |
| 997095726 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/75/16 ) |
| 997095727 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/75/16 ) |
| 997095725 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/75/16 ) |
| 999094892 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | ANOTHER DEALER HAS CORRECTED THE PROBLEMS, BUT I THOUGHT I'D REPORT THESE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK |
| 999094890 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | ANOTHER DEALER HAS CORRECTED THE PROBLEMS, BUT I THOUGHT I'D REPORT THESE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK |
| 999094891 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | ANOTHER DEALER HAS CORRECTED THE PROBLEMS, BUT I THOUGHT I'D REPORT THESE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK |
| 998075661 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | 11-8-98 incident, dealer still unable to determine cause for brake failure. dealer drove truck around building to shop, had brakes. dealer drove |
| 998075652 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | 11-8-98 incident, dealer still unable to determine cause for brake failure. dealer drove truck around building to shop, had brakes. dealer drove |
| 998075653 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | 11-8-98 incident, dealer still unable to determine cause for brake failure. dealer drove truck around building to shop, had brakes. dealer drove |
| 997045711 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | RIVETS TO THE UPPER BALL JOINTS SNAPPED OFF, CAUSING RIGHT WHEEL TO BLOW OUT. |
| 0000029178 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1997 | Repairs done at local dealer -allen samuels chev. in waco & truck has been reported to lemon law-court date dec 7, 1999. no safety defect (s) |
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