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Used 1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Old Reliable

big_blue97, 03/14/2011
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Cheyenne 2dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (5.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful

Bought this truck new in Sept. '96. Used as a daily driver in a rural area with plenty of high way driving as well. Used extensively and driven hard off road. Added a 6" lift and 35" tires, still drives like stock. With an aftermarket exhaust and programmer, I'm still averaging 15mpg. No major problems. Replaced the transmission but was under warranty. Had the A/C system replaced as well as radiator.. but there is also 140,XXX miles on the truck

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5 out of 5 stars

Old friend

Danny kelly, 05/28/2020
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Silverado 2dr Extended Cab LB (5.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

"Fred" has now 330,000 original miles.hes been to california then all the way to florida..he resides on the farm with me and just rebuilt his front end..only thing i had to do to motor is routine maintenance and still gets 18 mpg.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

The heartbeat of America

dukes, 12/11/2007
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Silverado 2dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I've only had my truck for about a year and bought it with 129,000 and it now reads 144,000 and I have already had to put brakes, tires,alternator, intake gaskets and fuel pump in that period of time but other than that my truck runs strong.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Awesome Z71

Tino, 06/13/2006
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Silverado 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I bought my Z71 truck in July of 2002. At first I was hesitant because the truck already had 150,000 miles on it. But test driving and having my mechanic inspect the truck and the great deal I got, I took it. Aside from the gas mileage I get but what can you expect from the 5.7 workhorse? Four years later and the truck about to hit 200,000 miles happy to say I have not had any major problems with the truck. Everthing is still working and it runs like a champ.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Very Good Truck

YELLOW450, 01/05/2004
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Cheyenne 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Overall this truck has lived up to the GM reputation. Other than basic wear mechanical failure such as alternator, brake pads, water pump, and things of the, there have been no serious problems. Its firm suspension and connected steering give you awesome communication with the road and is actually extremely nimble for a large truck.

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