By peterjk73 on 04/09/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series K1500 Silverado 2dr Extended Cab 4WD Stepside SB
Review
This was supposed to be the truck I
always wanted. What a Joke! I can't
even trust it to go 1 mile to the
grocery store. It has been a
mechanical nightmare. Here is a list
of what I have done in the past 6
months. Tune-Up, Distributor 2 times,
starter, Intake Gasket, Temp Control
Sensor, Water Pump, Radiator & Heater
Hoses and now the wiring harness in the
steering column.
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By mljc67 on 03/19/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series K1500 Silverado 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB
Review
Repairs are too numerous to list. CD
player stopped working at 55000
miles. Leaks anti-freeze from places
I didn't know existed. Makes rattle
noises that mechanics can't find the
source of. Smallest of trailers
render the stopping ability useless.
Driver's door seems to have been
mounted backwards- it never shuts
right. Pasenger window decides when
to go down or up on it's own.
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By pjc1 on 01/06/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series K1500 Silverado 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB
Review
This is the most costly vehicle to
maintain that I have ever purchased.
Just a few things I have replaced
include 4 sets of rotors, transfer/axle
seals, fuel pump, alternator, wheel
cylinder, pinion seal, windshield wiper
motor, and horn. I just took it in for
service yesterday and they say it needs
over $1000 worth of repairs including
replacement of suspension components
and coolant leak repairs. I do not
abuse this vehicle in any way or use it
as a work truck. My next vehicle will
be a heavy duty Ford or Dodge.
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By alcedo on 12/31/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series C1500 Silverado 2dr Extended Cab SB
Review
I have enjoyed driving this truck but
have a number of items fail due to poor
quality. The differential had a
bearing go out at 77k and again at
154k, notice a pattern, housing not
straight. Mechanic said this was common
for that year and he was doing about 2
a week on this truck. Replaced at 50 to
60k the master brake assembly, water
pump, fuel pump, alternator, and I have
electric problems. Just very poor
quality control on these trucks. Gas
mileage as expected, body by fisher
alright as expected.
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By Cliff D. on 12/11/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series C1500 Silverado 2dr Extended Cab SB
Review
Bought new in 97. Drive daily. Been a very reliable, hard working "city truck"
for me. I drive it fast. 6 passenger bench seat is roomy but hurts the back on
long drives. Sterio and A/C are top notch. Handles very well. Vortec motor is
great. I put exhaust, K&N and rims & tires and drives like a race car. Its
never let me down.
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By kingcarz on 11/30/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series C1500 Silverado 2dr Extended Cab SB
Review
new transmission at 70,000 miles, 3 fuel pumps within 30,000 miles, bad engine at 85,000 miles (350ci), computer failure at 80,000 miles, replaced all emission sensors at 90,000 miles, CD player did not work all the time, engine had constant unrepairable misfire that three different garages could not repair, new air conditioning pump at 92,000 miles,rear end failure at 102,000 miles, on average this truck me cost about $800.00 a month in repairs and was not running one week out of every month due to repairs. also new belt tensioner, three new batterys, two new alternaters, two new starters
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By Lisa & Mark on 09/02/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series K1500 Silverado 2dr Extended Cab 4WD Stepside SB
Review
Purchased a used k1500 4x4 step side
with 72,000 miles over 7-months ago and
have put over 25,000 miles on the
since. Have performed routine
maintenance and running fine! Even
while towing a 28' trailer and 5
passengers. No problem in the power
area. Gas mileage is great also. This
Chevy is another reminder of why we
have owned so many. A great, reliable
truck with all the options, comfort,
power and safety! Since we travel a lot
and have young kids, we added a
TV/DVD/VCR player with Headrest Screens
and the children stay entertained for
the trip. Well, most of the trips
anyway! Chevrolet, Keep them coming!
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By johnc on 08/18/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series C1500 Silverado 2dr Extended Cab SB
Review
Bought the truck with 36,000 miles on
it now has 141,000 and still trucking.
Have had to replace the alt, water
pump, and the transmition seems to have
problems shifting after driving for
more than 30 min. Will almost chirp the
wheels it shifts so hard. $800 and
three shops later still no fix. With
the miles I have put on it has served
me well.
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By RBRUCE on 08/06/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series C1500 Silverado 2dr Regular Cab Stepside SB
Review
THE TRUCK IS EXCELLENT ONLY PROBLEM IS
WITH PRESSURE CONTROL SOL IN THE TRANS
WENT OUT AND THE ALTERNATOR OTHER THAN
THAT WOULD RATE IT HIGHLY OVER AND
BEYOND FORD , DODGE
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By sandygoofy on 07/28/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series C1500 Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab SB
Review
I have had this truck since 1999 and
have absolutely loved it. It's the
most basic model, but once I installed
a CD player in it, I was happy. For a
truck, it gets great gas mileage (19 in
city). Other than regular maintenance,
I've only had one problem. In 2000, my
steering wheel began slipping. Going
around tight curves, the wheel would
yank down all of a sudden. I never
lost control, but had to take it to 4
repair shops before the problem was
found - a defective steering wheel
position sensor - $180. Now, 2 years
later, it's beginning to do it again.
Other than that, no problems. With
101,000 miles on it, I still love it.
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