1997 Chevrolet Pickup
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup. Newest first.
K2 motor IS recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Owner complaints
75 complaints7 involved a crash5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body › Door
1997 chevrolet pickup 1500. Consumer states driver door handle broke off from inside *tgw
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet pickup. while turning left at 15 mph, the steering wheel locked. the contact shut off the engine and placed the gear into park. he then restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel unlocked. he had to do this twice before taking the vehicle to the dealer.…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet pickup. while turning left at 15 mph, the steering wheel locked. the contact shut off the engine and placed the gear into park. he then restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel unlocked. he had to do this twice before taking the vehicle to the dealer. the contact stated that the dealer did not want to inspect the vehicle. they have had the vehicle for two days and cannot determine the cause of the failure. the current and failure mileages were 138,000.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
The steering wheel gets loose at low speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle. Thus, increasing the chance of a crash. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.*ak when the consumer turns at low speeds the vehicle oversteers. *tc
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Consumer complained about a windshield wiper problem. Windshield wipers worked intermittenly. Consumer found that there was a recall on some of these vehicles, but this vehicle was not one of them. *ak *sc
- Tires
Vehicle's left front firestone steeltex tire came apart while driving. *mr the tire was unable to be repaired. *sc *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While driving in a rainstorm windshield wipers failed intermittently. Recall 03v159000 was issued. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
When driving in the rain windshield wipers failed, causing the driver to pull off the road. Consumer contacted dealership. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The consumer indicated that the passenger seat belt retractor malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the seat belt needed to be replaced. *ak the right seat belt due to an internal problem caused the belt not to come out. *sc *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
When the tank IS full a foul odor seeps through the passenger compartment. *Ak
- Steering › Column
Steering column stabilizer sensor malfunctioned. As a result, steering wheel became loose. *ak
- Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device
When turning steering wheel left or right steering wheel locked up. Consumer felt this could cause an accident. *Ak
- Steering
While driving the vehicle's steering wheel would become loose. The consumer had problems making right and left hand turn. the dealership's mechanic was notified of this problem but the cause has not been determined. *nm
- Steering
Steering sensor was defective. consumer has to replace steering sensor five times since buying this vehicle brand new.*ak
- Seats
While parking vehicle, I turned to look back, upon which the driver seat back suddenly and without warning collasped, springing my neck. The vehicle IS no driverable due to the seat back can not be locked into position. Dt
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
The vehicle?s hood opened up into the windshield while the consumer was traveling on highway. The consumer believed it occurred as a result of a corroded hood latch. ( consumer writing in on behalf of her husband) *yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Steering
Consumer states while driving it became impossible to turn in any direction. *jb the power steering became inoperative while parking. *mj
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
At slow speeds aproximatly 5-10 mph the antilock system kicks in and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.mostly coming to a slow stop such as in a parking lot.i hear the ABS motor running and the brake pedal drops the vehicle then feels as though it IS not going to stop in time.this IS on a good…
At slow speeds aproximatly 5-10 mph the antilock system kicks in and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.mostly coming to a slow stop such as in a parking lot.i hear the ABS motor running and the brake pedal drops the vehicle then feels as though it IS not going to stop in time.this IS on a good traction surface and there IS no wheel lock up.it seems to act up almost every stop for days and then I may not have it occur for a few days then it returns.*ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
A jerking of the steering wheel while driving. It will jerk or try to turn on its own while going straight or on a turn. It has caused several near miss accidents. This vehicle IS dangerous to drive. The steering acts up at different times and speeds and cannot be predicted. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tread thrown from tire causing fender damage. *Ak (dot number: dn11bic179 tiresize: lt24575r16)
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
While backing out of a parking space at a local convience store the vacuum booster failed. This caused the brake pedal to be extremely rigid. My wife wa driving at the time and had (3 months prior) undergone back sugery. It caused he tremendous pain to force the brake pedal down in order to stop.…
While backing out of a parking space at a local convience store the vacuum booster failed. This caused the brake pedal to be extremely rigid. My wife wa driving at the time and had (3 months prior) undergone back sugery. It caused he tremendous pain to force the brake pedal down in order to stop. She proceeded to park the vehicle and call me. (At home) I inspected the truck and determined the booster had in fact failed. ( I am an auto technician by trade) the booster was replaced ($168) and the brake problem was alieveated. if this were to have happened while traveling at a greater speed, in a traffic situation, I believe an accident would have resulted and her injuries could have been life threatening. *Ak
- Steering › Rack and pinion
While driving the steering becomes very loose and the suddenly catches. I have have contacted the dealership and they feel certain it IS a power steering speed sensor. I have encounter many other consumers who have experienced the same problem. this should be a recall item. very dangerous while driving.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Our dealership and general motors help desk indicated that because the vehicle's mileage IS beyond the extended warranty criteria, they do not want to fix the vacuum brake boosters even though there have been problems with the gm trucks as reported in the detroit free press on june 29, 2001. IS…
Our dealership and general motors help desk indicated that because the vehicle's mileage IS beyond the extended warranty criteria, they do not want to fix the vacuum brake boosters even though there have been problems with the gm trucks as reported in the detroit free press on june 29, 2001. IS there anything we can do or anyone to contact regarding the problem? will the manufacturer (gm) pay for this defect? Or does it have to be a recall?*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Suspension › Front
While making a right turn steering wheel will suddenly pull hard to right, almost as if someone grabbed wheel and pulled it. I do not remember having this problem until I had brake trouble at around 58,000 miles. the front pads were replaced, rotors resurfaced, and packed front wheel bearings.…
While making a right turn steering wheel will suddenly pull hard to right, almost as if someone grabbed wheel and pulled it. I do not remember having this problem until I had brake trouble at around 58,000 miles. the front pads were replaced, rotors resurfaced, and packed front wheel bearings. after having the brakes fixed, I still have the problem of the steering pulling to the right while making a right turn. seem to have the same problem with a 1997 GMC, yukon.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 634226Subject regarding lubrication of propeller shaft double cardan cv type u-joint centering ball and seat.*nlm
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