1997 Chevrolet Silverado problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (31) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor (19) · Steering (18)
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Compared against other Chevrolet Silverado model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
64 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (15)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2007-03-01 · 070232001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
reduced steering effort (diagnose/replace steering wheel position sensor). *kb
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 2006-01-01 · 020525006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt
Fuel System, Other 2005-10-28 · 3325 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift 2005-08-01 · 020730024A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling 2005-03-01 · 040604088 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2004-10-01 · 040604068 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1345 crankshaft position (ckp) - camshaft position (cmp) correlation diagnostic procedure. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 15 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.