1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 555 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 9, 2024. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has problems
555 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 140 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 123 | 16 |
| Visibility | 75 | 0 |
| Power train | 57 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 45 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 35 | 4 |
| Suspension | 34 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 28 | 7 |
| Air bags | 16 | 10 |
| 17 other systems | 91 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do steering problems start?
70kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 26 steering complaints. 81% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 26% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
1997 vs. every other Silverado 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silverado 1500 median. How we score
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What Silverado 1500 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN DRIVING AND ENTERING A CURVE THE POWER STEERING JERKS TO THE DIRECTION OF STEER. THIS IS SAID TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING POSITION SENSOR CAUSING THE VARIABLE ASSIST STEERING TO OVER-COMPENSATE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER DANGEROUSLY. THE FORUMS ARE FULL OF PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO STEER ON ITS OWN, MOVING RIGHT TO LEFTAND BECOME VERY HARD TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS THE ELECTRONIC MODULE ON THE POWER STEERING…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET K1500. WHILE DRIVING ONLY 35 TO 45 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL ACTS AS IF IT IS GOING TO LOCK AND IT ONLY HAPPENS AT THOSE SPEEDS. HE WAS FORCED TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT; HOWEVER, IT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE IN THE DESIRED DIRECTION. THE…
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