1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 2500 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 20th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. That ranks 20th out of 32 Silverado 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (21 complaints, 33%), typically at around 20,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 64owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 | 33% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 10 | 16% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 13% | 66,250 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 11% | 143,548 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 4 | 6% | 188,269 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 5% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 3% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 86,600 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 158,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 244,537 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Wipers quit when in use. Work intermittently. They are unpredictable. They have been that way for years. My 1999 tahoe does the same thing. My 1996 silverado did the same thing as well and i received a recall notice and the dealer repaired problem. These two vehicles are virtually identical to the…
I locked the truck using electric door locks that evening.got up next morning door pannal had cought fire.but must had gone out from lack oxgen incab.
Stopping at a stop light the brakes went to the floor and pulled right. I went into the intersection around 5 feet. Required a master cylinder and left front hub assembly to fix problem. Cost: 808.57 this follows rear brake problems at 27,097 miles that required pads, rotors, and calipers at a cost…
I have a1997 chevrolet 6.5t diesel, i was driving home from work doing about 45 mph crossing a stop light and the truck just shut off for no reason and a semi was behind me and almost plowed in to the back of my truck but he was able to go around at the last second. I was on the freeway doing 70…
Chevy admits a problem, i think mine has such it stalls for no reason after a complete $700 tune up..shop says has symptoms, why not recall? This is dangerous. $243 low to repair to $450.. Nice... *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 2500 model years, the 1997 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.