1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems by component
555 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 140 | 25% | 70,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 123 | 22% | 82,500 mi |
| Visibility → | 75 | 14% | 97,095 mi |
| Power Train → | 57 | 10% | 87,671 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 45 | 8% | 142,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 35 | 6% | — |
| Suspension → | 34 | 6% | — |
| Electrical System → | 28 | 5% | — |
| Air Bags → | 16 | 3% | — |
| Seats → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Structure → | 12 | 2% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.