1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet k2500. The contact stated that he experienced problems with the windshield wipers because they would function properly on an intermittent basis. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. Both the dealer and manufacturer stated that the contact would be responsible for repair costs as the vehicle was not included in a recall related to the windshield wipers (could not find the recall in NHTSA database). The current mileage was approximately 55,000. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000. Updated 01/11/2011*lj updated 03/28/11”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2010

“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet silverado 2500 diesel truck. The sensor in the engine has caused the vehicle to shut off unexpectedly. The contact had to drive onto the emergency lane, shut the vehicle off, and allow it to reset. The failure has occurred at least twice a day since the fall of 2009. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that they would not repair the vehicle because it exceeded the 120,000 mile warranty. His vehicle can be repaired at his expense for $1200. The gm manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle the warranty limit had expired. The failure mileage was 143,548.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2009

“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet c2500. The contact heard a squealing noise when the steering wheel was turned. The mechanic stated that the vehicle needed a new power steering pump. The power steering pump was replaced, however, the failure continued. The mechanic then stated that the metal crumbled for the worm steering shaft. He made the repair and there had been no further occurrences. The current and failure mileages were 90,000.”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2007

“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was hard to steer at various speeds and suddenly pulled to the right causing the driver to lose control. The incident occurred after an independent repair shop replaced the idling arm and pitman arm. The front end was realigned but the problem persisted. Two different independent repair shops determined there was a defect. The dealership was not contacted. Updated 9/5/2006 - the faulty part was the steering wheel speed sensor. *nm”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2006

“Dt*: the contact stated the driver side door was difficult to close due to the latch. Although the dealer was alerted, no appointment was made for repairs. *ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Mar 2006

“Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wiper motor failed due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers worked intermittently or not at all. The vehicle was not taken for inspection. There is a NHTSA recall, # 03v159000, regarding the windshield wipers. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 05/02/06. *jb”Owner report · Visibility · Feb 2006

“Turned the windshield wipers on and they only came up to the park position for intermittent operation. Positioned the switch to low and high and the wipers did not move any further. Shut off and wipers shut off. Wipers would not restart on repeated tries. Tried later and wipers worked properly. Now they operate sometimes and sometimes only on intermittent and low, not on high. But, sometimes on high. I have not had the problem repaired yet, because everytime I go to the dealer, they are working. *jb”Owner report · Visibility · Dec 2004