1997 Chevrolet Silverado engine problems

Filed Oct 23, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 89,000 miles · SD

Engine is a 6.5 turbo diesel. I bought this vehicle used so have no previous history whether it happened before I owned it. Vehicle engine started to die while driving, occasionally at first. It would restart immediately sometimes and sometimes it had to sit for a while. This problem started in years previous to 2010 intermittently but became more frequent in 2010- 2011. Didn't matter what speed I was traveling, it would quit on the interstate going 75 MPH or in driveway going 5 MPH. Shut off without warning and immediately like someone turned the key off. All power steering and power brakes failed but fortunately I was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and stop it when it happened, only because I knew how to steer with out power steering and had the strength to do it. With others this could easily cause serious accidents. Multiple attempts were made over the years with a mechanic to find the problem with no luck. Finally someone suggested replacing the pmd module which I did in 2011 and it solved the problem for 3 more years. It is now happening again. I was told the pmd module needs to be located outside of the engine compartment because it gets too hot and causes this failure. I believe this constitutes a poor design and a defect that needs to be rectified. Since this happened to my vehicle I have talked with several other people just in my area who own the same type of engine and have had the same problem and others in other areas.

Filed Aug 2, 2005 · Engine · VA

Engine intake anti-freeze leak is a known problem for 1997 chevy trucks and should be a factory paid for fix. But no they don't want to do that, we as consumers have paid as much as 600.00 to 700.00 to have gm dealers to do this. Witch I think is wrong!!!!!!!!!

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · VA

My major complaint is that of a leaking intake manifold. (5.7l v8). I've noticed many complaints of this problem and it needs to be a recall!

Filed Jul 16, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 36,500 miles · CT · crash

Consumer states after turning off the engine, there was a motor running that was vibratiing the whole vehicle. Consumer looked under vehicle and saw ABS burning red cherry hot.

Filed Jan 26, 2003 · Engine · 58,000 miles · NC

Gm dex cool problem. I have replaced my tranismission. Coolant leaks onto the engine. Smells like burning coolant all the time.

Filed Dec 9, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · 69,000 miles · WV

When making a left or right turn, the steering wheel gives and causes temporary steering loss. Ts the vehicle also sustained the following failures, the pcv valve malfunctioned causing the #2 and #3 heat shields in the transmission to crack. This malfunction was repaired and now the 4 low gear is inoperable. Also, the fuel pump, oxygen sensor, air conditioner compressor and pump malfunctioned. Noticeably after purchase, the driver side seat gives when braking.

Filed Aug 30, 2002 · Engine · WV

While driving and with no warning vehicle will shut off, making it hard to control. Dealer notified.

Filed Aug 29, 2002 · Engine · CO

Vehicle would misfire and stall when reaching high temperature. Problem is due to a faulty fuel injector. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Mar 10, 2002 · Engine, Locks · ND

The vehicles driver side door latch stretched and snapped.

Filed Jul 30, 2001 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

Transmission went out at 40,000 miles. Consumer was told that transmission was not under warranty. *ak battery and alternator failed, short circuit fuse caused failure of brake lights and turn signals. Injector failed. Water pump failed. Vehicle jumped out of gear, was towed to dealer who informed consumer that transmission needed replaced, consumer is angry that a vehicle with such low mileage would have transmission failure and chevrolet will not asist in repairs.