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Used 1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Another Fine Chevrolet, Owned!

Lisa & Mark, 09/02/2002
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Silverado 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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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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2.63 out of 5 stars

No more Chevy's

D. Lynn Moore, 10/05/2003
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Silverado 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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Mechanically it is a joke. Had it 2 years and with no warning the rear end blew a big chunk out of it. Have replaced the altanator 3 times, rotors and calipers 3 times and master cylinder once. Power steering unit once Rear view mirror only lasts a year. Intake manifold sprung a leak. 4 of the fuel injectors went out. Transmission went out, no warning just toast. Next the fuel pump and sending unit went out. I've had less problems with my vintage Jaguar. Back to FORD (Fun on the road Dude)

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5 out of 5 stars

owner

Cookie, 05/15/2003
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Silverado 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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I have bought nothing but the chevy trucks. they jusy keep getting better. This one is the most comfortable ride. It has the poower to pull anything you would hook on to it. I have had not a single problem with it. Get truck!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Silverado

Matthew M. Dina, 10/07/2003
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Silverado 2dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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Simply the best riding truck and dependable as they get!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great truck

cavercarl, 05/17/2005
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Silverado 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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Great truck! On road, off road, hauling people/gear/building materials, whatever! 80,000 miles and NO PROBLEMS. Have had this vehicle in places where mud is up to the doors and Jeeps got stuck, and got out no problem. Anyone who hates this truck and says they will buy foreign next time is biased against American made vehicles to begin with. Relative has a Ford and has gone through a transmission, 2 sets of brakes, and 4 clutches in 27,000 miles. Friend has a Dodge which is a bit better, but not as good as Chevy. 3 friends with Toyotas all complain of bad handling, lack of power, lack of payload, boatloads of strange noises and frequent expensive repairs.

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5 out of 5 stars

owner

cookie, 05/15/2003
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Silverado 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have bought nothing but the chevy trucks. they jusy keep getting better. This one is the most comfortable ride. It has the poower to pull anything you would hook on to it. I have had not a single problem with it. Get truck!!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

chevy silverado 1997

cdgood, 05/13/2002
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Silverado 2dr Extended Cab LB (5.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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Iam very impressed with this vehicle. I use it for every driving and towing my boat and camper. Iwas very happy with the torque of this vehicle, which really surpised me. Highly recommended.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Chevy lemon 97'1500 pickup

kingcarz, 11/30/2002
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Silverado 2dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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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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4.13 out of 5 stars

8 years and 100,000 miles

darleen, 01/24/2004
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Silverado 2dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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This truck is just great. The paint is still beautiful, all the gagits still work, power windows and doors, never a problem. It runs great. After 8 years and 100,000 miles you just can't beat it. Other than regular maintance, this truck has cost me nothing in repairs, it is reliable and dependable. I highly recommend it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best Truck Ever

bigdaddy777, 01/29/2004
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Silverado 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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I have a 97 Z71 Extended Cab. I love it. I have 4wd stick in the floor with 3rd door. I get nearly 20 mpg on the highway, good for a 5.7L motor. I have nothing bad to say about I am the 2nd owner of this truck.

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