1997 Chevrolet Silverado suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 21 complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 6% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
This vehicle has been a nightmare. The brakes have failed, the steering column has gone out, I had to replace all the tires and get a front end alignment, the alternater went out, and the transmission has never worked correctly. It clanks loudly when shifting gears, doesn't idle correctly, and shuts off. I have had it rebuilt on three separate occasions. On one occasion it even caught on fire. The transmission is back in the shop now.( DOT number: tire size: 16 inch )
There was an intermittent pull to the right. The pulling would become more severe when turning to the right. On one occasion the vehicle swerved violently to the right. The brakes were replaced but the problem still existed. The dealer was unable to find the problem. The consumer requested the dealer pay for repair. Scc
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado
- Brakes 72 complaints
- Steering 60 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 39 complaints
- Transmission 33 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints