1997 Chevrolet Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado years
- More complaints than other years 9th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. That ranks 9th out of 23 Silverado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (59 complaints, 22%), typically at around 57,000 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 6 fires, 20 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 272owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 59 | 22% | 57,000 | “steering sensor” (10%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 57 | 21% | 70,000 | “anti lock” (18%) | — |
| Visibility | 38 | 14% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 35 | 13% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 7% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 20 | 7% | 116,353 | — | — |
| Suspension | 19 | 7% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 6% | 27,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 13 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 3% | 144,289 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 3% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 3% | 105,983 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 2% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 2% | 78,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 2% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | 106,300 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 90,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet Silverado recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Parked in my driveway warming up, bag engaged. Left ear hurt by blast and ringing in left ear. *tr
Engine is a 6.5 turbo diesel. I bought this vehicle used so have no previous history whether it happened before i owned it. Vehicle engine started to die while driving, occasionally at first. It would restart immediately sometimes and sometimes it had to sit for a while. This problem started in…
Approximately in 2006, with only 30,000 miles, i noticed antifreeze pooling under my 1097 silverado pickup. I took my vehicle to an auto repair shop and was told that it needed a new radiator. The radiator was replaced. Approximately one month later the same problem. The radiator was again leaking…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while parked, the driver's side panel caught on fire. Also, the contact mentioned that the power locks and the power windows failed to operate properly. The fire department was not contacted. The vehicle was not destroyed. The…
Brake line rusted into on left rear wheel was repaired, every since this happened brake pedal is very spongy stopping power is not what it used to be or should be. I have also replaced front calipers,rotors,pads,master cylinder,powerbrake booster,rear drums, shoes,cylinders,emergency brake cable…
Other Chevrolet Silverado years
← 1996 Silverado · 1998 Silverado →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 125 | 0 |
| 2016 Silverado | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 Silverado | 76 | 7 |
| 2014 Silverado | 124 | 13 |
| 2013 Silverado | 64 | 3 |
| 2012 Silverado | 68 | 2 |
| 2011 Silverado | 75 | 2 |
| 2010 Silverado | 62 | 0 |
| 2009 Silverado | 76 | 0 |
| 2008 Silverado | 162 | 1 |
| 2007 Silverado | 183 | 1 |
| 2006 Silverado | 182 | 4 |
| 2005 Silverado | 316 | 8 |
| 2004 Silverado | 622 | 8 |
| 2003 Silverado | 695 | 6 |
| 2002 Silverado | 710 | 4 |
| 2001 Silverado | 877 | 4 |
| 2000 Silverado | 1,305 | 8 |
| 1999 Silverado | 1,660 | 5 |
| 1998 Silverado | 279 | 0 |
| 1997 | 272 | 0 |
| 1996 Silverado | 186 | 0 |
| 1995 Silverado | 263 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado?
Owners most often report steering, service brakes, hydraulic, visibility problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 59 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado model years, the 1997 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.