1997 Chevrolet Silverado transmission problems
33 complaints about transmission have been filed for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 9% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires.
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 )
When making a left or right turn, the steering wheel gives and causes temporary steering loss. Ts the vehicle also sustained the following failures, the pcv valve malfunctioned causing the #2 and #3 heat shields in the transmission to crack. This malfunction was repaired and now the 4 low gear is inoperable. Also, the fuel pump, oxygen sensor, air conditioner compressor and pump malfunctioned. Noticeably after purchase, the driver side seat gives when braking.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado
- Brakes 72 complaints
- Steering 60 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 39 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints