1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 3500 HD years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Silverado 3500 HD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 1 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 1 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 1 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 1 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | 72,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD.
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.
I have a 1997 chevrolet 3500 pickup truck and a 1997 gmc 2500 pickup truck, and i am having windshield wiper motor problems with both trucks. Both trucks have just over 70,000 miles on each. The wipers will work in light rain most of the time but in a heavy rain they will quit and sometimes start…
Issue number 1: the paint on my 1997 k3500 dually has been peeling away consistently for the past couple of years. I have had areas repaired before, however, the areas not repaired are peeling as well, as though the primer coat is defective. Issue number 2: it has come to my attention that the…
The shaft in the power steering pump separated causing the serpintine belt to come off resulting in no power brakes or power steering. Consumer feels design of 1 belt operating both power steering and power brakes are faulty. Nlm
Other Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Silverado 3500 HD | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Silverado 3500 HD | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 Silverado 3500 HD | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 3500 HD model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.