1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems

Filed Aug 10, 2014 · Engine, Visibility · 164,000 miles · CA

I got the truck in 2011 and when the title came in the mail it had a note that the truck had been a dealer lemon law buyback. My problem now is the check engine light is on. I called chevrolet for some assistance and was told to have a chevrolet dealer diagnose the problem. The dealer wanted to replace most of the check engine related parts and sensors at a cost to me of about $4000.00. I think that I am being over sold. I paid the $85.00 and had 2 other test and 2 different diagnose cost from $1500 to change injectors. Another.gm recall but mileage problem. Chevrolet declined any help. I think if it was a lemon there must have had a big problem. I would like to keep the truck it still looks good. Also the wipers don't work at times there was a recall on them but age and miles may be a problem. I could use some help. Thank you.

Filed May 2, 2011 · Engine · 40,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the radiator, transmission, water pump and intake manifold gasket were replaced because of the dexcol anti-freeze the dealer used in the vehicle. The contact was told by the manufacturer that the anti-freeze was not compatible with the vehicle and that there had been issues with using the dexcol anti-freeze with their vehicles in the past. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 75,900.

Filed Jan 7, 2010 · Engine · 117,100 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet k1500 which was obtained in 2005. He stated that the coolant continued to leak excessively from the vehicle. The dealer replaced the water pump; however, the coolant continued to leak. The dealer replaced the pressure nipple which did not correct the failure. No repairs were made to correct the failure. The current and failure mileages were under 117,100.

Filed Jul 24, 2009 · Engine · 73,000 miles · OH

Cooling system plugged up on 1997 chevy w/t 4.3 v6 dexcool took to dealer- flushed system- ruined truck (used coolant with gasoline from that point forward had to refill coolant constantly) I gave up on truck and traded it in. Amount of loss- paid 9000.00- owned 13 months- got 4300.00 for net trade. 4700.00 loss.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Engine · 39,000 miles · WI

When driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle jerked. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection and the mechanic determined that the transmission failed. *ak the radiator leaked into the transmission. *sc

Filed Aug 2, 2004 · Engine · 38,348 miles · WA

Head gasket failed allowing coolant to enter top end of engine. Lifters collapsed and all were replaced. Extended warranty covered $1500. Cost. "we've never had a problem with that engine." (service dealer).

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Engine · 49,888 miles · KS

97 chevrolet truck 50000 miles intake gasket failure.

Filed Mar 15, 2004 · Engine · WV

While driving up an incline consumer noticed the engine skipping. Vehicle was serviced, and technician noticed a miss firing code. Dealership had the engine heads repaired for the third time.

Filed Jan 27, 2004 · Engine · 95,000 miles · FL

Coolant leak coming from under the intake manifold.

Filed Nov 25, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · IA

The radiator's coolant system failed, resulting in fluid accumulation in the transmission on two occasions. Was fixed twice, causing a tow by the dealer on the second time. The transmission continued to shift hard from first to second, had another dealer look at it, said it was "junk." notified gm, they did nothing because the first dealer didn't report the problem. Had to pay for a transmission overhaul at 70,000 miles... Very expensive! The fuel indicator has also failed. The fuel pump has failed and had to be replaced. The door handles have fallen off. The windshield wipers have failed several times, but is over the 70,000 mile limit of replacement. Also had to replace the master cylinder. Hmmm... Maybe the dealer was right about being junk without a warranty. So sad that we spent thousands of dollars for products like this.