Complaints
365
Crashes
25
Fires
15
Injuries
26
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#137 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:63,500 mi
Crash-related:8
Fires:2
#229 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:80,786 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#321 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:123,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 37 | 8 | 2 | 63,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 29 | 2 | 2 | 80,786 mi | |
| STEERING | 21 | — | — | 123,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 19 | — | — | 85,422 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 17 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 11 | — | 1 | 123,559 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 9 | 1 | 2 | 69,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| TIRES | 8 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| SEATS | 7 | 2 | — | 80,440 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | 1 | — | 36,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 6 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 6 | — | — | 79,175 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | 4 | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 5 | — | — | 94,081 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 53,500 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 1 | 73,867 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 4 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 85,600 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 4 | — | — | 116,481 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 4 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 29,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 69,000 mi |
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