1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Equipment Problems
5 owner-reported equipment complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Equipment Recalls (1)
EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Owner Complaints (5)
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH THE TIRE CABLE SNAPPED AND TIRE FELL TO THE GROUND. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
THE A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED. NLM
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS HOT AIR, HAS SUFFICENT FREON, SUSPECTS COMPRESSOR DEFECTIVE DUE TO GRINDING NOISE IT MAKES WHEN ENGAGED
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED.