1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD
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- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
I have a 1997 chevrolet 3500 pickup truck and a 1997 GMC 2500 pickup truck, and I am having windshield wiper motor problems with both trucks. Both trucks have just over 70,000 miles on each. The wipers will work in light rain most of the time but in a heavy rain they will quit and sometimes start…
I have a 1997 chevrolet 3500 pickup truck and a 1997 GMC 2500 pickup truck, and I am having windshield wiper motor problems with both trucks. Both trucks have just over 70,000 miles on each. The wipers will work in light rain most of the time but in a heavy rain they will quit and sometimes start again if I shut the engine off. When I try them on a dry day they most often will work. I have found out that there was a recall onthem but the dealer say because they are extended cab trucks they are not covered. *Tr
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel · Power train › Automatic transmission · Structure › Body
Issue number 1: the paint on my 1997 k3500 dually has been peeling away consistently for the past couple of years. I have had areas repaired before, however, the areas not repaired are peeling as well, as though the primer coat IS defective. Issue number 2: it has come to my attention that the…
Issue number 1: the paint on my 1997 k3500 dually has been peeling away consistently for the past couple of years. I have had areas repaired before, however, the areas not repaired are peeling as well, as though the primer coat IS defective. Issue number 2: it has come to my attention that the speedometer/odometer IS 10 miles an hour faster than it should be at 60 mph, which has racked up numerous miles on my vehicle unnecessarily, and putting me out of reach of the extended warranty back in february 2005 when my transmission needed replaced. I have always been a chevrolet man, but I am re-thinking this logic at the present time. *Jb
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
The shaft in the power steering pump separated causing the serpintine belt to come off resulting in no power brakes or power steering. consumer feels design of 1 belt operating both power steering and power brakes are faulty. Nlm
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.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
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