Windshield wiper motor fails to operate. Works sometime and all of a sudden stops working. Driving down the highway and wiper stop working. Almost ran off the highway could not see because of heavy rain and no wipers. Gm has had problems with this for several years, only recalling select models. Wiper module is defective.
The worst 1997 Chevrolet C/K Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility3
- Brakes1
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- Visibility3
- Brakes1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Vacuum brake booster failure
Odi upgraded the preliminary evaluation to conduct a full technical analysis, including testing.the testing and analysis shows that a torn diaphragm is a slow progressive type of failure.the tear propagates in a slow methodical manner and braking performance is similar to an untorn unit until the tear exceeds 1/2 inch.odi's testing indicates that tears greater than 1/2 inch required increased pedal effort.however, as the length of the tear increased beyond 1/2 inch, a hissing sound could be heard emitting into the passenger compartment where the master cylinder plunger passed through the firewall. Odi has determined that a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action in the future if warranted by the circumstances.odi's complete technical analysis with test data is attached.
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Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Series 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on, transmission stuck in third gear, instrument cluster inoperative
- A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition
- 6.5L L49 L56 L57 L65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement
- Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board
- Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures
- Rough idle after start, and/or a service engine soon (SES) light
- A failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leaking to complaints of poor performance or fuel...
- Some customers may experience a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump
- Subject regarding exhaust system rumble / rattle noise
- Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also...
What 1997 Chevrolet C/K Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. The wipers fail more often in wet weather; however the problem has progressively gotten worse. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 03v159000, regarding the windshield wiper/washer. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
The windshield wipers work sporadically. On 6/27 during a thunderstorm, the wipers suddenly ceased working and nearly caused an accident. From this site I discovered that there is a recall on this item for my make and model truck (recall number 03v159000). I contacted chevrolet and they informed me that the recall did not apply to my truck based on the VIN number. Although the manifestation of the problem on my particular vehicle would indicate that the scope of the recall was too narrow, chevrolet refused to offer me cost assistance in getting this repaired.
Front brake pads were making noise, inner brake pads will go out before consumer will notice the problem. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak consumer stated front pads never made any noise, until front pad inner side wore outand fell off, wheel cylinder hit rotor to stop swerve.
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Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Series
Is the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Series reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Series, close to a typical C/K Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Series?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 3 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Series have?
No recalls on record.
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