1997 Chevrolet Silverado service brakes, hydraulic problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When going 10 mph or less, applying the brakes either produces a very hard pedal or anti-locks kick in. This has happened on dry roads with light to moderate pedal pressure. Was instructed that only 1999 and newer silverados are included in a campaign. *tr”
filed Jan 18, 2009
“Dt*: the contact stated the abs engaged while stopping at speeds of 10mph or less. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. Although the problem…”
filed Feb 14, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt
020525006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Silverado | 13 | 7% |
| 2006 Silverado | 19 | 10% |
| 2005 Silverado | 26 | 8% |
| 2004 Silverado | 84 | 14% |
| 2003 Silverado | 130 | 19% |
| 2002 Silverado | 245 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.