1997 chevrolet pickup 1500. Consumer states driver door handle broke off from inside
The worst 1997 Chevrolet Pickup problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes25
- Steering21
- Engine6
- Visibility6
- Suspension5
- Transmission5
- Electrical4
- Tires4
- Body3
- Fuel system3
- Acceleration2
- Locks2
- Seat belts2
- Seats2
- Airbags1
- Lights1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1997 Chevrolet Pickup fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 18-19 | 15 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13-14 | 17-18 | 15 |
| 6.5L 8‑cyl Diesel | RWD | 13 | 16 | 14 |
What 1997 Chevrolet Pickup owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet pickup. While turning left at 15 MPH, the steering wheel locked. The contact shut off the engine and placed the gear into park. He then restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel unlocked. He had to do this twice before taking the vehicle to the dealer. The contact stated that the dealer did not want to inspect the vehicle. They have had the vehicle for two days and cannot determine the cause of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 138,000.
The steering wheel gets loose at low speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle. Thus, increasing the chance of a crash. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.*ak when the consumer turns at low speeds the vehicle oversteers.
Consumer complained about a windshield wiper problem. Windshield wipers worked intermittenly. Consumer found that there was a recall on some of these vehicles, but this vehicle was not one of them. *ak
Vehicle's left front firestone steeltex tire came apart while driving. *mr the tire was unable to be repaired. *sc
While driving in a rainstorm windshield wipers failed intermittently. Recall 03v159000 was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
The consumer indicated that the passenger seat belt retractor malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the seat belt needed to be replaced. *ak the right seat belt due to an internal problem caused the belt not to come out. *sc
When driving in the rain windshield wipers failed, causing the driver to pull off the road. Consumer contacted dealership.
When the tank is full a foul odor seeps through the passenger compartment.
Steering column stabilizer sensor malfunctioned. As a result, steering wheel became loose.
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Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup
Is the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup reliable?
Owners have filed 75 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup, 4.4 times a typical Pickup model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup?
Brakes, with 25 complaints. Next is steering (21).
How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup get?
Official estimates for the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup range from 14 to 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.0L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 14 city and 18-19 highway.
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