CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (30 reports).
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 61 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 |
| Tires | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Visibility | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
What owners report
TRUCK HAS A DIESEL ENGINE WITH A DEFECTIVE INJECTOR PUMP. ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WITH OUT NOTICE, NO INDICATION, JUST INSTANTLY SHUTS OFF COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE A TOTAL OF 5 OR 6 INJECTOR PUMPS SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE NEW. THE LAST OCCURRENCE WAS MARCH 2014. *TR
1997 CHEVROLET 3500. WRANGLER HT TIRES (LT245/75R16) WERE DRY ROTTED. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES DID NOT HAVE ANY TREAD LEFT. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET C3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL ON LOW SPEEDS. AS OF DECEMBER 11, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V159000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER). THE CONTACT FELT THAT HIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 205,000. UPDATED 03-04-08 *BF
FAILURE OF ABS SYSTEM IN 1997 CHEVROLET PICKUP CK3500.*JB
COMPLAINT IS FOR A TIRE PLY FAILURE ON A FIRESTONE FIREHAWK RMT TIRE SIZE LT235/85-R16
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 questions
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
Based on 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (30), Tires (7), Engine And Engine Cooling (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has been fixed?
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