1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension problems

Filed Mar 31, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 122,567 miles · NH

I removed bed off my truck to replace fuel pump and noticed sections of my rear frame missing or just paper thin due to rot/corrosion and it is unsafe to drive. It's sad I've owned this truck for 8years and take very good care of it still has all of its original body panels in rust/rot free and floors are mint just the frame is junk.

Filed Mar 21, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · 71,027 miles · CA

Traveling approximately 25 MPH I began for an upcoming stop sign, two school buses were already stopped as I applied the brakes the peddle went quickly to the floor with little results, I was able to put the truck in low gear, turned onto the shoulder and with the emer. Brake and what little brake that was left I was able to get stopped safely. I would learn the welding on the upper shock bracket had failed allowing movement which allowed metal to rub against the brake line which runs past that area. The line failed with the lose of fluid and the brakes. Repairs included replacing of the upper frt.susp control arm assy misc brackets and shelds and rewelding upper shock bracket. It also included replacement of the brake line.

Filed Jan 6, 2004 · Suspension · 96,500 miles · MD

When driving over a pothole front end shakes violently to the point that consumer is unable to steer.

Filed Aug 8, 2001 · Suspension · CA · crash · 2 injuries

The investigating officer on the scene said that all evidence (physical & witness statements) are consistent with the ball joint failing. I have photos of the scene, including close-ups of the failed ball joint. The vehicle is totaled.

Filed Jul 9, 2001 · Suspension · LA

While driving 40 to 45 MPH consumer lost steering control of vehicle. Also, two front tires turned. Contact dealer, and dealer replaced steering speed sensors.

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · Suspension · OK · crash

Steering wheel jerks the wheel the opposite direction than you are turning.

Filed Jul 24, 2000 · Suspension · MS

At 25 MPH and above the vehicles steering wheel will jerk when rounding a corner or making a turn. It will jerk the steering wheel when turning right and left. Higher speeds tend to make the jerking worse. I have had several certified mechanics evaluate the problem from the power steering pump, gear housing or even the sensor. After reasearching this issue on the local and nationally level, I would like a definate solution before I sink hundreds of dollars into this vehicle.

Filed Jun 6, 2000 · Suspension · FL

While driving steering will jerk in both directions without warning. Sending you towards traffic or off the road

Filed Mar 28, 2000 · Brakes, Steering · MI

I have had numerous problems with my chevrolet truck. At 31,000, miles the rear leaf springs went bad. At 41,000 miles the brake master cylender and pittman arm and idler arm assemblies needed to be replaced. Being that it was over the warranty period, I did not take it to a cheverolet dealer incurring the cost myself. At 49,000 miles the rear u joint needed repair. At this point, I started to believe that there was more to this problem with the truck as these parts do not usually need repair at such low milage. To top it off, at 51,000 the transmission has failed.

Filed Feb 11, 2000 · Suspension · OK

While driving on dry pavement vehicle severely pulls to the right or the left. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.