The problem occurs more often after it rains or if the truck sits overnight on humid nights. While driving, the truck will start to buck and kick and if I am lucky enough the service engine soon light will come on. Checking the error reveals the same error every time - p0300 random/multiple engine misfire. No kidding! The following have been changed, some more than twice: spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, magnetic pickup coil, ignition coil, fuel filter, fuel pump and egr valve gasket. Before the actual cause of this error code is ever found and corrected the truck will more likely fail during a life threatening situation. This error code and the bucking of the truck has occurred since around third year of ownership (1999).
The worst 1997 Chevrolet S/T Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
- Body1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system2
- Body1
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Chevrolet S/T Series 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Power door mirror inoperative after replacing mirror
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on, transmission stuck in third gear, instrument cluster inoperative
- A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition
- Rough idle after start, and/or a service engine soon (SES) light
- 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...
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- Some owners of 1996 - 1999 s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and W4 trucks may experience a service engine soon light,...
- Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a...
What 1997 Chevrolet S/T Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: the vehicle is a 1997 chevrolet pick-up truck. The fuel gauge was broken. When the consumer took it to the dealership they replaced the fuel reserve gauge and the sensor. Later on there was an odor coming from the vehicle. He took it to goodyear and they told the consumer that one of the four fuel injections was leaking. Because of this all four had to be replaced, which was done. The oil was also changed. On 7-15-05, the odor was coming from the vehicle again. When he contacted goodyear they told him to bring it in. After examining the vehicle they told the consumer that they could not detect the problem. They also told him to bring it back if the odor came back. The next morning it came back. When the consumer contacted the manufacturer they said it was out of warranty, so they were not going to replace the fuel tank. *jb
Broken frame behind a frame & the length of the frame right side--left side has cracks starting.
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Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet S/T Series
Is the 1997 Chevrolet S/T Series reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet S/T Series, 3.0 times a typical S/T Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Chevrolet S/T Series?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet S/T Series have?
No recalls on record.
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