1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission problems

Filed Apr 7, 2014 · Brakes, Transmission · 120,000 miles · TX

I have same problem as the rest , only thing is ,there all at the same time, which is right now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Aug 9, 2012 · Fuel system, Transmission · 111,643 miles · NE

I have owned the vehicle 3 weeks. On monday august 6th, the vehicle stalled on a street in a commercial area. I was able to coast to a parking space. The engine restarted and I drove the vehicle ca. 50 yards before another failure, when I coasted to a stop sign. The vehicle did not restart, and I was towed to my home. On wednesday augus 8th, the vehicle stalled 3x at a discount store parking lot, and finally stalled at work on the same day. The mechanic said that this was the pmd on the chevy 6.5l diesel engine, and was a common failure. This is a real hazard, as the vehicle does not always restart, and were I going down the hiway (expecially with a trailer), I would have lost accelleration power steering and power brakes. This could easily cost someone their lives.

Filed Mar 23, 2010 · Transmission · IA · fire

1997 chevrolet ck1500, vehicle caught fire. *bf the consumer stated he started to have problems with the transmission slipping and the engine revved high. As he was pulling over to the shoulder, smoke started coming from under the hood. Soon after, fire erupted under the hood. The consumer stated the transmission was re-built one week prior. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0553-89. *jb updated 04/14/10

Filed Dec 29, 2008 · Transmission · 175,000 miles · AL

The sun shell on my transmission broke taking out reverse 2nd and 4th gears. This is a common problem with gm transmissions. Its a 97 chevy 1500 z71 4x4.

Filed Jun 15, 2007 · Transmission · 20,000 miles · 00

Transmission failed, had to be replaced at 20,000 miles.

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 Jun 25, 2004 · Transmission · NC

When driving with overdrive on consumer noticed that the overdrive switched to drive. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission failed.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Transmission · NC

I had a torque converter put in my 97 chevy z71. While the repaires were done, the repair shop broke my shift cable and I was charged for that. A $70 cable cost me $140.00. They broke it, not me. They should be respondsible for the cost or at least split the bill on that cable.

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.

Filed Jul 21, 2003 · Transmission · 90,300 miles · AR

1997 chevrolet c-1500 p/u auto trans has hard shift from 1st to 2nd gear. I have researched this and found a large number of g/m owners have experinced this defect and g/m has not or will not recall or repair this problem.