1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 555
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1997
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
1997: 555 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 361 |
| 1999 | 587 |
| 2000 | 613 |
| 2001 | 468 |
| 2002 | 509 |
| 2003 | 805 |
| 2004 | 797 |
| 2005 | 525 |
| 2006 | 358 |
| 2007 | 849 |
| 2008 | 914 |
| 2009 | 444 |
| 2010 | 363 |
| 2011 | 563 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2013 | 301 |
| 2014 | 1,434 |
| 2015 | 1,105 |
| 2016 | 792 |
| 2017 | 712 |
| 2018 | 518 |
| 2019 | 1,077 |
| 2020 | 730 |
| 2021 | 827 |
| 2022 | 630 |
| 2023 | 381 |
| 2024 | 303 |
| 2025 | 97 |
| 2026 | 98 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
26% · 147 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at unknown speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle did not slow down or stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-12
Steering
26% · 146 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and steering wheel/handle bar.
Visibility
14% · 77 reportsMost commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and motor.
Power train
11% · 63 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.
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I have owned the vehicle 3 weeks. On Monday August 6TH, the vehicle stalled on a street in a commercial area. I was able to coast to a parking space. The engine restarted and I drove the vehicle ca.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-09
Also filed under Fuel system, diesel
Fuel system, gasoline
9% · 49 reportsMost commonly citing fuel pump and injectors.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 147 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 146 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 77 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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- Is the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.