1997 Chevrolet Silverado visibility problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while parked, the driver's side panel caught on fire. Also, the contact mentioned that the power locks and the power windows failed to operate properly. The fire department was not contacted. The vehicle was not destroyed. The…”
filed Aug 22, 2014
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet silverado. While driving approximately 50 mph in rainy weather conditions, the window wipers failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to a cracked joint in the motor. The vehicle was not…”
filed Aug 19, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 Silverado | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Silverado | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Silverado | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Silverado | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 Silverado | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 Silverado | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 Silverado | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 Silverado | 20 | 3% |
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.