1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
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
- 61
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1997
Opened by NHTSA
49% of complaints
Complaints per year
1997: 61 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 61 |
| 1998 | 67 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 80 |
| 2001 | 72 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
49% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Tires
11% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
Visibility
10% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.
Engine and engine cooling
10% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving the vehicle stalled unexpectedly which caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-28
Steering
10% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and pump.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1997-01-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-05-29 Rear axle separation from vehicle
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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).
Buy-smart checklist
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.